2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV ignition

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7-3. Do-it-yours elf maintenance
Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When working on the engine
compartment
●Make sure that “IGNITION ON” on the multi-information display and
the “READY” indicat or are both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
●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 flu - ids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anyt hing that may burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engi ne compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or the
12-volt battery. Fu el and 12-volt battery fumes are flammable.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and dam -
age painted surfac es. If fluid gets
on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately. If you still experience
discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric
cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power swi tch in ON, the
electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is
high. ( →P.504)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove th e air cleaner fil-
ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the br ake fluid level to
go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refill -
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The fluid capacity is t he quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tippe d spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Specific voltage reading at 20°C (68°F):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn
on the high beam h eadlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the 12-volt battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.4 L (4.6 qt., 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other t han the above type may cause abnormal noise or
vibration, or ultimate ly damage the transmission of your vehicle.

655Alphabetical Index
HV mode .......................................... 85
Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
Charging .................................... 135
Location ....................................... 94
Specification............................... 621
Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
charge mode ................................. 85
Hybrid system
ACCESSORY mode .................. 320
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System 92
Brake Override System .............. 301
Drive-Start Control ..................... 301
Emergency shut off system.......... 98
Energy monitor/consumption screen
................................................. 195
High voltage components ............ 94
How to start the hybrid system... 317
Hybrid System Indicator ............. 174
If the hybrid system will not start 601
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 560
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 317
Overheating ............................... 611
Plug-in hybrid system precautions94
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips. 99
Power (ignition) switch ............... 317
Regenerative brakin g ................... 90
Starting the hybrid system ......... 317
Hybrid System Indica tor .............. 174
Hybrid transmission ..................... 321
I
Identification
Engine ........................................ 619
Vehicle ....................................... 618
Ignition switch (pow er switch) .... 317
Auto power off function .............. 320
Changing the powe r switch modes
................................................. 320
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 560
Starting the hybrid system..........317
Illuminated entry system.............. 466
Immobilizer system ........................ 76
Indicators....................................... 168
Initialization
Items to initialize......................... 643
Panoramic moon roof ................. 295
Power back door ........................218
Power windows ........ ..................291
Tire pressure war ning system ....523
Inside rear view mirror ......... 279, 280
Installing a child restraint system to
a front passenger seat ................. 52
Instrument cluster light control... 178
Interior lights ................................. 465
Switch.........................................465
Wattage ......................................626
Intrusion sensor.............................. 79
ISOFIX lower anchorages .............. 62
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ...............499
Vehicle-equipped jack ........ 583, 594
Jack handle ...........................583, 594
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade ................... 295
Panoramic moon roof ................. 295
Power back door opener and closer
.................................................216
Power windows ........ ..................291
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & star t system .........223
Wireless remote control .............203
Keys ............................................... 202
Battery-saving function...............224
Electronic key .............................202
If the electronic key does not operate

660Alphabetical Index
Side doors ..................................... 205
Side mirrors .................................. 289
Adjustment ................................. 289
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 393
Folding ....................................... 290
Outside rear view mirror defoggers
................................................. 454
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 548
Turn signal lever ........................ 325
Side windows................................ 291
Smart entry & start system .......... 223
Antenna location ................ 211, 223
Entry functions ........................... 205
Starting the hybrid system ......... 317
Warning message ...................... 578
Snow tires ..................................... 445
Spare tire
Storage location ......................... 594
Spark plug ..................................... 623
Specifications ............................... 618
Speed limiter ................................. 391
Speedometer................................. 174
Sport mode ................................... 434
SRS airbags .................................... 39
Steering lock
Column lock release .................. 318
Steering lock system warning mes -
sage ......................................... 318
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................. 278
Heated steering wheel ............... 462
Meter control switches ............... 180
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 548
Storage feature ............................. 468
Storage precautions .. ................... 469
Stuck
If the vehicle beco mes stuck ...... 615
Suggestion function ..................... 189
Sunshade ...................................... 294
Sun visors .....................................476
Switches
“ODO TRIP” switch .................... 178
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .......... 86
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 334
Brake hold switch .......................329
Cruise control .............................388
Digital Rear-view Mirror control
switches ...................................280
Door lock switch ......................... 208
Driving mode select switch.........434
Driving position memory switches
.................................................273
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................377
Electronic sunshade switch ........ 294
Emergency flashers switch ........ 560
EV/HV mode selection switch ...... 86
Fog light switch ..........................337
Fuel filler door ope ner switch ..... 343
Heated steering wheel ...............462
Ignition switch (po wer switch) ....317
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can -
cel switch ................................... 79
Light switch ................................332
LTA switch.................................. 367
Meter control switches ...............180
Outside rear view mirror switches
.................................................289
Paddle shift switches..........323, 324
Panoramic moon roof switches .. 294
Parking brake switch ..................326
Power back door switch .............214
Power switch ..............................317
Power window switc h ................. 291
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch............454
Rear window wiper and washer
switch ....................................... 340
Seat heater switches ..................463
Seat ventilators switches............463