2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID differential

2084-1. Before driving
4Apply the parking brake
firmly.
5 Shift into P and turn off the
hybrid system.
 When restarting after parking
on a slope:
1 With the transmission in P,
start the hybrid system. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed.
2 Shift into a forward gear. If
reversing, shift into R.
3 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. ( P.224)
4 Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and
apply the brakes.
5 Have someone retrieve the
blocks.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transmis-
sion, differential or wheel bearing),
Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer unt il the vehicle has
been driven for over 500 miles (800
km).
After the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km), you can
start towing. However, for the next
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 45 mph
(72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a traile r, your vehicle
will require more f requent mainte-
nance due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner
’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 600 miles (1000
km) of tra iler towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds,
passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)
can adversely affect handling of
your vehicle and t railer, causing
instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to contr ol trailer sway-
ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradu-
ally to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not
apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabilize (if
enabled, Trailer Sway Control can
also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.).
●After the trailer swaying has
stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu- pants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and
the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer. Make sure the load has not
shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is
appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not over-
loaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the
speed at which trailer swaying
occurred is beyond the limit of your
particular vehicle-trailer combina-
tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that

6899-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.5 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L , 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Rear differential fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*4.9 in. (124 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

Alphabetical Index739
Jam protection function ........ 183
Operation ............................. 182
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 642
If a warning light turns on ..... 642
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 654
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 672
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 670
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 669
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 667
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 636
If you have a flat tire ............. 658
If you lose your keys ............ 668
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 641
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 680
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 635
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 637
If your vehicle overheats ...... 677
Emergency flashers ............... 634
Energy monitor ....................... 113
Engine Compartment ....................... 582
Hood..................................... 579
Identification number ............ 685
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 688
Checking .............................. 584
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 378
Warning light ........................ 643
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 94, 98 Engine oil
Capacity ...............................686
Checking ..............................582
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................378
Warning light ........................643
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............369
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............369
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................397Entering letters and numbers397
List screen ............................398
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................370
Warning light ........................644
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................420
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................419
EV drive mode.........................217
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
EV indicator...............................73
F
Flat tire.....................................658 Tire pressure warning system...........................................593
Floor mats .................................28
Fluid Brake ............................586, 689
Hybrid transmission ..............689
Rear differential ....................689
Washer .................................587
FM ............................................437
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............624
Switch ...................................235
Wattage ................................692
Footwell lights ........................534
Front passenger’s seat belt