2021 TOYOTA RAV4 checking oil

15Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.371
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.528
Precautions against car wash (R ain-sensing windshield wipers)
*
............................................................... ..............................P.567
Replacing the wiper insert ..................................... ...............P.610
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.223
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.223
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.678
Tires ....................................................................................P.589
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.683
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.371
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.589
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.653
Hood ....................................................................................P.579
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.579
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.678
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.670
Warning messages ..............................................................P.649
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.211
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.204
Parking lights .....................................................................P.211
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.211
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.211
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.441
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.204, 211
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.211
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .619, Watts: P.687)
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K
L
M
N
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5837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
engine, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the
engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.678
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
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B
C

5847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be refilled in between
oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for
example directly after purchasing
the vehicle or after replacing the
engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-
propriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine
speeds or with a heavy load,
when towing, or when driving
while accelerating o r decelerating
frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for
a long time, or wh en driving fre-
quently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.670)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains poten-
tially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin disorders
such as inflammation and skin
cancer, so care should be taken
to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove
used engine oil from your skin,
wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters
only in a safe an d acceptable
manner. Do not dispose of used
oil and filters in household trash,
in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service
station or auto parts store for
information concerning recy-
cling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil
within the rea ch of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine
damage
Check the oil level on a regular
basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil
on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dip-
stick every time you refill the
vehicle.
●Be sure the engin e oil filler cap
is properly tightened.
■If oil is spilled on the engine
cover
To prevent the engine cover from
being damaged, remove any
engine oil from the engine cover
as soon as possi ble using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C

Alphabetical Index733
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 664
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 666
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 629
If you have a flat tire ............. 653
If you lose your keys ............ 664
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 636
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 672
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 631
If your vehicle overheats ...... 670
Emergency flashers ............... 628
Engine ACC.............................. 195, 199
Compartment ....................... 582
Engine switch ............... 195, 196
Fuel pump shut off system ... 637
Hood..................................... 579
How to start the engine 195, 196
Identification number ............ 678
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 195, 196
Overheating.......................... 670
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 680
Checking .............................. 584
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 371
Warning light ........................ 639
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 82, 85 Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil
Capacity ...............................678
Checking ..............................582
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................371
Warning light ........................639
Engine switch .................195, 196 Auto power off fun ction.........200
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
Changing the engine switch positions .............................195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................628
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............364
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............364
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................389Entering letters and numbers389
List screen ............................390
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................364
Warning light ........................640
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................412
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................411
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
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Flat tire.....................................653 Tire pressure warning system...........................................592
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........681
Brake ............................585, 682
Washer .................................588
FM ............................................429

Alphabetical Index737
Mud & Sand mode .................. 357
Multi-information displayAudio system-linked display ... 93
Changing the display.............. 90
Display contents ..................... 89
Driving informatio n display ..... 91
Driving support system informa- tion display ........................... 93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 253
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 92
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 273
Language ....................... 96, 701
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 246
Menu icons ............................. 90
Meter control switches ........... 90
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 93
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 232
Pop-up display ....................... 96
Settings .......................... 94, 701
Suggestion function................ 98
Tire pressure ........................ 592
Units ............................... 96, 701
Vehicle information display .... 93
Warning message display ...... 98
Warning messages .............. 649
Multi-terrain Select ................. 357
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Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 93
Noise from under vehicle .......... 8
Normal mode .................. 355, 358
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Odometer ............................ 82, 85
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .......... 84, 88
“ODO TRIP”switch ............. 84, 88 Oil
Engine oil..............................678
Rear differential oil ...............681
Transfer oil ...........................681
Opener Back door .....................117, 119
Fuel filler door.......................224
Hood .....................................579
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............619
Wattage ................................682
Outside rear view mirrors ......156 Adjusting and folding ............156
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....265
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................517, 524
Outside temperature display ...............................83, 87
Overheating.............................670
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Panic mode .............................105
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................164
Warning message . ...............166
Panoramic view monitor ........317 Camera switch......................319
Checking around the vehicle 322
Checking the front and around the vehicle ..........................323
Checking the rear and around the vehicle ..........................328
Checking the sides of the vehicle ...........................................325
Customizing the panoramic view
monitor ...............................336
Display..................................319
Driving precautions ...............317
How to switch the display .....320
Magnifying function ..............336
Panoramic view monitor precau-

744Alphabetical Index
Open window ....................... 159
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 642
Pre-collision warning ............ 232
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 265
RCTA OFF indicator............. 642
Seat belt reminder ................ 645
Vehicle sway warning........... 244
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 640
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 643
Brake Override System ........ 643
Brake system ....................... 638
Charging system .................. 638
Drive-Start Control ............... 643
Electric power steering ......... 640
Engine .................................. 639
High coolant temperature ..... 639
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ................................... 641
Low engine oil pressure ....... 639
Low fuel level ....................... 644
LTA indicator ........................ 641
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 639
Parking brake indicator ........ 644
PCS warning light................. 640
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................... 643
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 642
RCTA OFF indicator............. 642
Seat belt reminder light ........ 645
Slip indicator......................... 643
SRS ...................................... 639
Stop & Start cancel indicator 641
Tire pressure ........................ 644
Warning messages ................ 649
Washer Checking .............................. 588
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage ........................... 588, 649
Preparing and c hecking before winter ..................................371
Switch ...........................218, 221
Washing and waxing ..............566
Weight Cargo capacity .............177, 180
Load limits ............................180
Weight ..................................676
Wheels .....................................606 Replacing wheels .................606
Size ......................................682
Wi-Fi
®.......................................406
Connecting a device to the in- vehicle access point ...........406
Operating hints .....................409
Wi-Fi
® button (Setup screen) 384
Wi-Fi
® Hotspot ........................406
Window glasses Power windows ....................158
Window lock switch ...............160
Windows Power windows ....................158
Rear window defogger .517, 524
Washer .........................218, 221
Windshield defog ger ......517, 524
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers...........................................218
Position.........................218, 221
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................218
Replacing the wiper insert ....610
Winter driving tips ..................371
Wiper insert .............................610
Wireless charger.....................547
Wireless remote control.........104 Battery-saving function .........130
Locking/Unlocking ................104
Panic mode ..........................105
Replacing the battery ...........613