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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 487
Hood.................................. 489
Positioning a floor jack ...... 491
Engine compartment ......... 492
12-volt battery ................... 500
Tires .................................. 505
Tire inflation pressure........ 514
Wheels .............................. 517
Air conditioning filter .......... 520
Electronic key battery ........ 522
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 524
Light bulbs ......................... 527 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 542
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 543
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 544
If you think something is wrong ......... 550
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 551
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 560
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 595
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 597
If your vehicle overheats.... 602
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 607
8When trouble arises
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 474
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 477
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 480
General maintenance........ 483
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 486
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 487
Hood ................................. 489
Positioning a floor jack ...... 491
Engine compartment ......... 492
12-volt battery ................... 500
Tires .................................. 505
Tire inflation pressure ....... 514
Wheels .............................. 517
Air conditioning filter.......... 520
Electronic key battery........ 522
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 524
Light bulbs......................... 527
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(→ P. 500)
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(→ P. 498)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(→ P. 496)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 493)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( →P. 524)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(→ P. 527)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser
(→P. 497)⎯
Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 514)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 499)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover or instrument panel.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
1
2
Engine compartment type AEngine compartment type B
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off. Push the tabs in and lift the cover
off.
Under the instrument panelBehind the instrument panel
Remove the cover. Remove the instrument panel.
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( →P. 527)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Fuel ........................................... 612Capacity ................................ 612
Fuel gauge .............................. 93
Information ............................ 619
Refueling............................... 234
Type ...................................... 612
Warning light ......................... 552
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 234 Refueling............................... 234
Fuses ........................................ 524
Garage door opener ................ 461
Gauges ....................................... 93
Glove box ................................. 444
Grocery bag hooks .................. 447
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 389
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 152
Headlights ................................ 216
Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs............. 528
Wattage ................................ 618
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 430
Heated steering wheel .......... 439
Outside rear view mirrors...... 433
Seat heaters ......................... 439
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 538
Hill-start assist control............ 312
Hood ......................................... 489 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 447
Coat hooks ........................... 459
Grocery bag hooks ............... 447
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 155
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 79
Specification ......................... 613
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 80
Hybrid system............................ 75 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 101
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 95
Hybrid system precautions........................... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 318
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 593
Overheating .......................... 602
Power (ignition) switch.......... 201
Regenerative braking ............. 77
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 76
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 95
Hybrid transmission................ 208
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 212
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ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 522
Fuses .................................... 524
Light bulbs ............................ 527
Tires ...................................... 581
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 522
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 648
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 481
Road accident cautions ............ 82
Seat belt reminder light........... 553
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking
Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 478
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 553
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 649
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 551
Seat heaters ............................. 438
Seat position memory ............. 150
Seating capacity ...................... 184 Seats ................................. 145, 147
Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 146
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 477
Driving position memory ....... 150
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 438
Seat position memory ........... 150
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Radar sensor ........................ 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 229
Touchless sensor ................. 121
Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 208
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 212
Shift lock system ..................... 211
Shopping bag hooks ............... 447
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 216
Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs .... 531, 534
Wattage ................................ 618
Side mirrors ............................. 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 302
Heaters ................................. 433
Side turn signal lights ............. 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 538
Turn signal lever ................... 214
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