2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID oil temperature

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display and the
“READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off. With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is
on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 497)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the non-flat dipstick fully with
its protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Engine oil
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Vehicle specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Vol t a ge7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity34 modules
Overall voltage244.8 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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9-1. Specifications
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

672Alphabetical index
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 221
Fog light switch ..................... 226
Headlight switch.................... 216
Illuminated entry system ....... 442
Interior lights ......................... 441
Interior light list...................... 440
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 124
Personal lights ...................... 441
Replacing light bulbs............. 527
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Vanity lights .......................... 457
Wattage ................................ 618
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 527
Wattage ................................ 618
Lock steering column ............. 204
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 487
General maintenance ........... 483
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance required reminder message.............. 572
Maintenance requirements ...................... 480
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 551
Meter ........................................... 93 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel light
control................................... 94
Meters ..................................... 93
Multi-information display ......... 97
Warning lights ....................... 551
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 432 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 433
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 159
Vanity mirrors ....................... 457
Moon roof ................................. 165 Jam protection function ........ 166
Operation .............................. 165
MP3 disc ................................... 355
Multi-information display.......... 97 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 101
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 263
Switching the display .............. 98
Warning messages ............... 560
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 93
Oil Engine oil .............................. 613
Opener
Back door ............................. 119
Fuel filler door ....................... 236
Hood ..................................... 489
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 302
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 433
Outside temperature display .... 93
Overheating, Engine ............... 602
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