2022 TOYOTA RAV4 checking oil

17Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.362
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.520
Precautions against car wash (R ain-sensing windshield wipers)
*
............................................................... ..............................P.557
Replacing the wiper insert ..................................... ...............P.594
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.219
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.219
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.662
Tires ....................................................................................P.579
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.667
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.362
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.579
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.637
Hood ....................................................................................P.569
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.569
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.662
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.654
Warning messages ..............................................................P.633
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.207
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.200
Parking lights .....................................................................P.207
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.207
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.207
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.433
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.200, 207
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.207
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .604, Watts: P.670)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O

5737-3. 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.662
 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-
A
B
C

5747-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be ref illed 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.654)
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 engine 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 possible using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C

Alphabetical Index719
Operation ............................. 161
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 622
If a warning light turns on ..... 622
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 633
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 648
If the engin e will not start ..... 646
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 650
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 637
If you lose your keys ............ 648
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 620
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 656
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 615
If your vehicle overheats ...... 654
Emergency flashers ............... 612
Engine ACC.............................. 191, 195
Compartment ....................... 572
Engine switch ............... 191, 192
Fuel pump shut off system ... 621
Hood..................................... 569
How to start the engine 191, 192
Identification number ............ 662
If the engin e will not start ..... 646
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 191, 192
Overheating.......................... 654
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 664 Checking ..............................574
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................362
Warning light ........................623
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................82, 85
Engine immobilizer system .....71
Engine oil Capacity ...............................662
Checking ..............................572
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................362
Warning light ........................623
Engine switch .................191, 192 Auto power off fun ction.........195
Changing the engine switch modes.................................195
Changing the engine switch positions .............................191
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................612
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............356
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............356
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................381Entering letters and numbers381
List screen ............................382
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................356
Warning light ........................624
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................404
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................403
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
F
Flat tire.....................................637 Tire pressure warning system...........................................582

Alphabetical Index723
Jam protection function ........ 158
Operation ............................. 158
Warning message ................ 159
Mud & Sand mode .................. 349
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display ... 93
Changing the display.............. 90
Convenience Services (Sugges-tion function)......................... 98
Display contents ..................... 89
Driving informatio n display ..... 91
Driving support system informa- tion display ........................... 93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 92
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 270
Language ....................... 96, 685
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 241
Menu icons ............................. 90
Meter control switches ........... 90
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 93
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 227
Pop-up display ............... 96, 685
Settings .......................... 94, 685
Tire pressure ........................ 582
Units ............................... 96, 685
Vehicle information display .... 93
Warning message display ...... 98
Warning messages .............. 633
Multi-terrain Select ................. 349
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 93
Noise from under vehicle .......... 8
Normal mode .................. 347, 350
O
Odometer.............................82, 85
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch ...........84, 88
“ODO TRIP” switch ............84, 88
Oil Engine oil..............................662
Rear differential oil ...............666
Transfer oil ...........................665
Opener Back door .....................115, 117
Fuel filler door.......................220
Hood .....................................569
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............604
Wattage ................................670
Outside rear view mirrors ......153 Adjusting and folding ............153
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....260
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................509, 516
Outside temperature display .83, 87
Overheating.............................654
P
Panic mode .............................105
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........162
Operation..............................161
Warning message . ...............163
Panoramic view monitor ........309 Camera switch......................311
Checking around the vehicle 314
Checking the front and around the vehicle ..........................315
Checking the rear and around the vehicle ..........................320
Checking the sides of the vehicle ...........................................317
Customizing the panoramic view

730Alphabetical Index
LTA indicator ........................ 625
Open door ............................ 111
Open hood ........................... 111
Open window ....................... 156
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 626
Pre-collision warning ............ 227
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 260
RCTA OFF indicator............. 626
Seat belt reminder ................ 629
Vehicle sway warning........... 239
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 624
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 627
Brake Override System ........ 627
Brake system ....................... 622
Charging system .................. 622
Drive-Start Control ............... 627
Electric power steering ......... 624
Engine .................................. 623
High coolant temperature ..... 623
Inappropriate pedal operation ........................................... 627
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ................................... 625
Low engine oil pressure ....... 623
Low fuel level ....................... 628
LTA indicator ........................ 625
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 623
Parking brake indicator ........ 628
PCS warning light................. 624
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................... 626
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 626
RCTA OFF indicator............. 626
Seat belt reminder light ........ 629
Slip indicator......................... 627
SRS ...................................... 623
Stop & Start cancel indicator 625
Tire pressure ........................ 628
Warning messages ................ 633 Washer
Checking ..............................578
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................578, 633
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................362
Switch ...........................214, 217
Washing and waxing ..............556
Weight Cargo capacity .............173, 176
Load limits ............................176
Weight ..................................660
Wheels .....................................590 Replacing wheels .................590
Size ......................................667
Wi-Fi
®.......................................398
Connecting a device to the in- vehicle access point ...........398
Operating hints .....................401
Wi-Fi
® button (Setup screen) 376
Wi-Fi
® Hotspot ........................398
Window glasses Power windows ....................155
Window lock switch ...............157
Windows Power windows ....................155
Rear window defogger .509, 516
Washer .........................214, 217
Windshield defog ger ......509, 516
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers...........................................214
Position.........................214, 217
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................214
Replacing the wiper insert ....594
Winter driving tips ..................362
Wiper insert .............................594
Wireless charger.....................539
Wireless remote control.........104 Battery-saving function .........128
Locking/Unlocking ................104