2022 TOYOTA RAV4 oil level

6TABLE OF CONTENTS
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ...... 612
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 612
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising.................................... 613
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 615
If you think something is wrong .......................... 620
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 621
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 622
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 633
If you have a flat tire...... 637
If the engine will not start 646
If you lose your keys ..... 648
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 648
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ....................... 650
If your vehicle overheats 654
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 6569-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 660
Fuel information............. 672
Tire information ............. 674
9-2. Customization Customizable features... 684
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............ 696
10-1.For owners Reporting safet y defects for
U.S. owners ................. 698
Reporting safet y defects for
Canadian owners ........ 699
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 699
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 701
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 708
What to do if... (Trouble- shooting) ..................... 712
Alphabetical Index ........ 715
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index

782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the
engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
(Yellow)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.622)
Charging system
warning light
*1
(  P.622)
High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
*2
(  P.623)
Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light
*2
(  P.623)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.623)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.623)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.623)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.624)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.624)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning
light
*1 ( P.624)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1
(  P.624)
(Orange)
LTA indicator
( P.625)
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator
*1 (if
equipped) (P.625)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3 (if
equipped) ( P.625)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.626)
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.626)
Slip indicator light
*1
(  P.627)
Inappropriate pedal
operation warning
light
*2 (  P.627)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated
indicator
*1 ( P.627)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.628)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.628)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.628)
Low fuel level warn-
ing light ( P.628)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light
(  P.629)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights (if
equipped) ( P.629)

2424-5. Using the driving support systems
Inside of displayed lines is
white
Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing white (yellow) lines or a
course
*. When the vehicle departs
from its lane, the white line dis-
played on the si de the vehicle
departs from flashes orange.
Inside of displayed lines is
black
Indicates that the system is not able
to recognize white (yellow) lines or
a course
* or is temporarily can-
celed.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb
■Operation conditions of each
function
●Lane departure alert function
This function oper ates when all of
the following cond itions are met. • LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32
mph (50 km/h) or more.
*1
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*2. (When a
white [yellow] line or course*2 is
recognized on only one side, the
system will operate only for the
recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approxi-
mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated. (Vehicles with BSM: Except when
another vehicle is in the lane on
the side where the turn signal was
operated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are
detected. ( P.244)
*1: The function oper ates even if the
vehicle speed is less than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
when the lane centering function
is operating.
*2: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb
●Steering assist function
This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met in
addition to the operation conditions
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in the
screen of the multi-information
display is set to “ON”. ( P.94)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are
not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. ( P.244)
●Vehicle sway warning function

2434-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
This function operates when all of
the following cond itions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the
screen of the mu lti-information
display is set to “ON”. ( P.89)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. ( 3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P.244)
●Lane centering function
This function oper ates when all of
the following cond itions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and
“Lane Center” in the screen of
the multi-informati on display is set
to “ON”. ( P.89)
• This function recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or the position
of a preceding vehicle (except
when the preceding vehicle is
small, such as a motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is operating
in vehicle-to-vehic le distance con-
trol mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi-
mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P.244)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning
is not displayed. ( P.244)
• The vehicle is being driven in the
center of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating.
■Temporary cancelation of func-
tions
●When operation conditions are no
longer met, a function may be
temporarily canceled. However,
when the operation conditions are
met again, operation of the func-
tion is automatically restored.
( P.242)
●If the operation conditions
( P.242) are no longer met while
the lane centering function is
operating, the buzzer may sound
to indicate that the function has
been temporarily canceled.
■Steering assist function/lane
centering function
●Depending on the vehicle speed,
lane departure situation, road con-
ditions, etc., the driver may not
feel the function is operating or
the function may not operate at
all.
●The steering control of the func-
tion is overridden by the driver’s
steering wheel operation.
●Do not attempt to test the opera-
tion of the steering assist function.
■Lane departure alert function
●The warning buzzer may be diffi-
cult to hear due to external noise,
audio playback, etc.
●If the edge of the course* is not
clear or straight, the lane depar-
ture alert function may not oper-
ate.
●Vehicles with BSM: It may not be
possible for the system to deter-
mine if there is a danger of a colli-
sion with a vehicl e in an adjacent
lane.
●Do not attempt to test the opera-
tion of the lane departure alert
function.
*: Boundary between asphalt and
the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

3624-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

5637-2. Maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the
reminder light or message.
To reset the reminder light or mes-
sage, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
on the multi-information display.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”. Then press
and hold .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press .
4 Select “Yes” and press .
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine o ff and ensure
that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.577)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
( P.575)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct
level? ( P.574)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
( P.572)

5677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure as
given in these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery con-
dition
( P.577)•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.575)
• FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE
J1704
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine cool-
ant level
( P.574)
• “Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil
level
( P.572)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses
( P.600)• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
ItemsParts and tools

5727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse boxes (P.600)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.573)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.572)
Battery ( P.577)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.575)
Radiator ( P.575)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.575)
Washer fluid tank ( P.578)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.574)
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
Engine compartment
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