2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV maintenance

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7-3. Do-it-yours elf maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands.
When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a
clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This
may damage the light or cause con -
densation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disas -
semble light bul bs, connectors, electric circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or
serious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat
damage.

5587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and
vehicle specifications.
■If a message about an operation is
shown
●If a message about an operation of
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is shown
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn -
ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci - fications or manufacturers, as the tire
pressure warning system may not
operate properly.
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per -
formed operations, and mes -
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc -
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
If a warning message is dis -
played again after the appropri -
ate actions have been performed,
contact any aut horized Toyota
retailer or Toyo ta authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When a message about charging
is displayed, refer to P.160.

5808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
vehicle.
• “Hybrid System Stopped” • “Engine Stopped”
●If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown, the filter may be
clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the
duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure. • If the air intake v ent or filter of the
DC/DC converter are dirty, perform
the procedures on P.536 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown
when the air intake vent and filter of the DC/DC converter are not dirty,
have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●If “12-Volt Battery Charging System
Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunct ion in the vehicle’s
charging system. Pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
While the message is displayed, the
functions of the air conditioning, etc.
may be partially limited in order to
reduce the power consumption of the
12-volt battery.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out - put Power Reduced” is shown
The message may be shown when driv -
ing under severe ope rating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long
steep hill or drivi ng up a steep hill in
reverse.)
Coping method: →P.611
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain from the Use of N
Position” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the
vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is
shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (trac tion battery) charge
has become extremely low because the
shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P
and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P when Parked” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s
door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever
in any position other than P.
Shift the shif t lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displaye d when the acceler-
ator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever is in N. Release the accelera -
tor pedal and shift the shift lever to D or
R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is Stopped Hybrid System may Over -
heat” is shown
Message is displaye d when the acceler- ator pedal is depressed to maintain the
vehicle position when stopped on a
upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the auto -
matic power o ff function.
Next time when starting the hybrid sys -
tem, operate the hybrid system for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check
the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to
a level surface and check if the mes - sage disappears.
■If a message that indicates the mal -
function of fron t camera is dis-
played (if equipped)
The following systems may be sus -
pended until the prob lem shown in the
message is resolved. ( →P.353, 568)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
●Automatic High Beam*
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range*
*: If equipped
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail -
able See Owner ’s Manual” is
shown (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cru ise control with full-speed range system (if equipped) is
suspended temporarily or until the prob -
lem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods: →P.353)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is shown (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cru ise control with full-speed range system (if equipped)
cannot be used temporarily. Use the
system when it bec omes available again.
■Warning buzzer
→ P.576
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a
warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on the multi-information display
→ P.577
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Par- tial Limit On AC/Heater Opera -
tion” is frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relat - ing to the chargin g system or the 12-
volt battery may b e deteriorating.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “Maintenance required For
Traction Battery A t Your Dealer” is shown
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is
scheduled to be inspected or
replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle with -
out having the hybr id battery (trac-
tion battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
●If the hybrid system does not start, contact any autho rized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.) ....................... 618
Fuel information ................ 627
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 629
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............... 643

6189-1. Specifications
9-1.Specifications
*: Unladen vehicle
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifi -
cation number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of
your vehicle.
On some models, this number is
stamped on the top left of the
instrument panel.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions
Overall length*4600 mm (181.1 in.)
Overall width*1855 mm (73.0 in.)
Overall height*With18-inch wheels1685 mm (66.3 in.)
With19-inch wheels1690 mm (66.5 in.)
Wheelbase*2690 mm (105.9 in.)
Tread*
With18-inch wheelsFront1605 mm (63.2 in.)
Rear1625 mm (64.0 in.)
With19-inch wheelsFront1595 mm (62.8 in.)
Rear1615 mm (63.6 in.)
Weights
Gross vehicle mass2510 kg (5534 lb.)
Maximum permissible axle capacityFront1265 kg (2789 lb.)
Rear1315 kg (2899 lb.)
Drawbar load70 kg (154 lb.)
Towing capacityWithout brake750 kg (1653 lb.)
With brake1500 kg (3307 lb.)
Vehicle identification

649Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C
“My Room Mode” ....... ................ 153
Air conditioning filter................... 532
Automatic air co nditioning system
................................................. 452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concent rated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) ...................... 457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .... 438
Function ..................................... 438
Warning light .............................. 570
ACA (Active Corner ing Assist).... 438
AC charging cable ........................ 108
AC charging cable ty pes ............ 110
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) .................................... 109
If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked .................................. 123
Indicator ..................................... 113
Locking and unlocking ............... 122
Maintenance .............................. 117
Replacing the plug-cord ............. 115
Safety functions ......................... 112
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Active Cornering A ssist (ACA).... 438
Airbag manual on-off system ........ 48
Airbags ............................................ 39
Airbag manual on-of f system ....... 48
Airbag operating conditions ......... 41
Airbag precautions for your child . 43
Airbag warning light ................... 570
Correct driving posture................. 33
Curtain shield airbag operating con -
ditions ........................................ 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions 43
General airbag precautions.......... 43
Locations of airbags ..................... 39
Modification and d isposal of airbags
................................................... 46
Side airbag operating conditions .. 41
Side airbag precautions ............... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags oper -
ating conditions .......................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags pre -
cautions...................................... 43
SRS airbags ................................. 39
SRS warning light.......................570
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Air conditioning system
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532
Automatic air conditioning system
.................................................452
Blower customization ................. 454
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW).......................457
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Remote Air Conditioning System460
Air intake vent ................................. 98
Cleaning .....................................536
Alarm................................................ 78
Alarm ............................................ 78
Warning buzzer ..........................568
Antenna
Smart entry & star t system .........223
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 438
Function .....................................438
Warning light ..............................570
Approach warning ........................383
Armrest .......................................... 484
Ashtray .......................................... 476
Assist grips ...................................484
AUTO EV/HV mode ......................... 85
AUTO EV/HV mode switch ............. 86
Automatic air co nditioning system
..................................................... 452
“My Room Mode” .......................153
Air conditioning filter ................... 532