2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME bulb

RAV4 PRIME_OM_OM42C52U_(U)
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Utility vehicle precautions.................................... 390
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 396
Remote Air Conditioning Sys- tem .............................. 405
Heated steering wheel/Front seat heaters/Front seat
heaters and ventilators/Rear
seat heaters ................ 407
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 410
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 413
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 417
6-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 420
Garage door opener...... 435
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 444
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 447
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 450
General maintenance.... 451Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 454
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 455
Hood .............................. 457
Positioning a floor jack .. 458
Engine compartment ..... 460
12-volt battery................ 466
Tires .............................. 468
Tire inflation pressure .... 480
Wheels .......................... 482
Air conditioning filter ...... 483
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and fil-
ter ............................... 486
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 489
Electronic key battery .... 493
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 495
Light bulbs ..................... 497
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers....... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 505
If the vehicle is trapped in ris- ing water ...................... 506
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 507
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Precautions against winter season ......................................P.387
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.403
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.445
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.489
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.306
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.306
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.551
Charging port .................................................. .....................P.99
Charging method ................................................ .................P.114
Tires ....................................................................................P.468
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.555
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.387
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.468
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.527
Hood ....................................................................................P.457
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.457
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.552
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.544
Warning messages ..............................................................P.523
Headlights/side marker lights .................................. .........P.295
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.289
Parking lights/dayt ime running lights .......................... ....P.295
LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.295
Tail lights/side marker lights ............................................P.295
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.295
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .497, Watts: P.556)
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2895-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
3Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated
when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing
before a lane change has been
performed
Operate the lever again.
■To discontinue flashing of the
turn signals during a lane
change
Operate the lever in the opposite
direction.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 444
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 447
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 450
General maintenance.. 451
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 454
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 455
Hood ........................... 457
Positioning a floor jack 458
Engine compartment ... 460
12-volt battery ............. 466
Tires ............................ 468
Tire inflation pressure . 480
Wheels ......... ...............482
Air conditioning filter .... 483
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and
filter .......................... 486
Wiper insert replacement .................................. 489
Electronic key battery.. 493
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 495Light bulbs ...................
497

4567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
DC/DC Con-
verter air
intake vent
( P.486)• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screw- driver
Light bulbs
( P.497)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(  P.463)
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Tire inflation
pressure
( P.480)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.465)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
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 “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-info rmation display
and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
ItemsParts and tools●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, c ause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.463)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety gla sses 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 ai r cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.

4967-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
using the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse with a new
fuse of an appropriate amperage
rating. The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure
that the tab is ins talled securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even
after the fuse has been replaced,
a bulb may need replacement.
( P.497)
●If the replaced fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If there is an ove rload in a cir-
cuit
The fuses are designed to blow,
protecting the wiring harness from
damage.
■When replacing an electronic
component, such as a lights,
etc.
Toyota recommends that you use
genuine Toyota products designed
for this vehicle. Because certain
bulbs are connected to circuits
designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed
for this vehicle may be unusable.
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B
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4977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. (P.556)
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
WARNING
■To prevent system break-
downs and vehicle fire
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the vehicle, and possibly a
fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than that indi-
cated, or use any other object in
place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota
fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a
wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse
boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical over-
load determined and repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■To prevent damage to the
engine compartment fuse box
cover
When opening the fuse box, com-
pletely release the claw locks
before lifting up the cover. Other-
wise, the claws may be damaged.
Light bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb location
A
B