2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID washer fluid

4607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The 12-volt battery is located in the
right-hand side of luggage compart-
ment.
QBefore recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-mable and explosive. Therefore,
observe the following precautions before recharging:
OIf recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-connect the ground cable.
OMake sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
QAfter recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-tem.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the hybrid system.
OUnlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the
NOTICE
QDo not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
QDiluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
12-volt battery
Location

4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Move the wiper blade until a
click sound can be heard and
the claw detaches, and then
remove the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
2 Pull the wiper insert out past the
stopper on the wiper blade, and
then continue to pull until it is
completely removed.
Lightly grasp between the claws of the wiper blade to allow the wiper insert to lift up, making it easier to remove.
3 Remove the 2 metal plates from
the old wiper insert and install
them to the replacement wiper
insert.
4 Insert the wiper insert starting
from the claw at the center of
the wiper blade. Pass the wiper
insert through the 3 claws so
that it sticks out from the stop-
per, and then pass the wiper
insert through the final remain-
ing claw.
Applying a small amount of washer fluid to the wiper insert can make it easier to insert the claws into the grooves.
5 Check that the wiper blade
claws are fitted in the grooves of
the wiper insert.
If the wiper blade claws are not fitted in
the grooves of the wiper insert, grasp the wiper insert and slide it back and forth multiple times to insert the claws
into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper insert to make the rubber easier to
Rear window wiper

591Alphabetical Index
Electronic sunshade .................... 250
Jam protection function .............. 251
Operation ................................... 250
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 508
If a warning light turns on ........... 508
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 518
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 546
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 544
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 543
If the hybrid system will not start 541
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ................. 501
If you have a flat tire........... 522, 533
If you lose your keys .................. 543
If you think something is wrong.. 506
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 555
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 503
If your vehicle overheats ............ 551
Emergency brake signal .............. 392
Emergency flashers ..................... 500
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
..................................................... 522
Energy monitor ............................. 193
Engine
Compartment ............................. 455
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 47
Hood .......................................... 452
How to start the hybrid system... 273
Identification number.................. 559
If the hybrid system will not start 541
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 500
Overheating ............................... 551Power switch .............................. 273
Engine coolant
Capacity ..................................... 562
Checking .................................... 457
High coolant temperature warning
light .......................................... 509
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Warning light .............................. 509
Engine coolant temperature gauge
..................................................... 172
Engine oil
Capacity ..................................... 561
Checking .................................... 455
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Warning light .............................. 509
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function ..................................... 392
Warning light .............................. 510
EV/HV mode selection switch........ 86
EV driving range ........................... 102
EV mode ..........................................85
Exhaust gas precautions ............... 47
Extended Headlight Lighting system
..................................................... 289
F
Flat tire ................................... 522, 533
Tire pressure warning system .... 465
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 564
Hybrid transmission.................... 563
Rear differential .......................... 564
Washer ....................................... 459
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................491
Switch......................................... 293
Footwell lights............................... 419
Front fog lights

600Alphabetical Index
Vanity lights................................ 430
Wattage...................................... 565
Vanity mirrors ............................... 430
Vehicle data recordings ................... 7
Vehicle identification number ..... 558
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ... 391
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ....... 416
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ... 391
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ...................... 339
Brake hold .................................. 514
Brake Override System .............. 514
Brake system ............................. 508
BSM OFF indicator .................... 513
Charging system ........................ 509
Downshifting ...................... 279, 281
Drive-Start Control ..................... 514
Electric power steering............... 510
High coolant temperature........... 509
Hybrid system overheat ............. 509
Low engine oil pressure ............. 509
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) . 318, 511
Open door .................................. 206
Open hood ................................. 206
Open window ............................. 248
PKSB OFF indicator................... 512
Pre-collision warning .......... 311, 511
Radar cruise control ................... 339
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)
................................................. 349
RCTA OFF indicator .................. 513
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............. 328
Seat belt reminder.............. 515, 516
Shift position ...................... 280, 281
Toyota parking assist ................. 371
Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator ................................... 512
Vehicle sway warning ................ 322
Warning lightsABS ............................................ 510
Brake hold operated indicator .... 514
Brake Override System .............. 514
Brake system .............................508
BSM OFF indicator..................... 513
Charging system ........................ 509
Driver’s seat belt reminder light.. 515
Drive-Start Control ..................... 514
Electric power steering ............... 510
Engine ........................................510
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light .......................................... 515
High coolant temperature ........... 509
Hybrid system overheat ............. 509
Low engine oil pressure ............. 509
Low fuel level .............................515
LTA indicator .............................. 511
Malfunction indicator lamp ......... 510
Parking brake indicator .............. 514
PCS warning light.......................511
PKSB OFF indicator ................... 512
PKSB.......................................... 512
RCTA OFF indicator................... 513
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder
lights......................................... 516
Seat belt reminder light ...... 515, 516
Slip indicator............................... 513
SRS ............................................ 510
Tire pressure .............................. 515
Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator ...................................512
Warning messages .......................518
Washer
Checking .................................... 459
Low washer fluid warning message
......................................... 459, 518
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 398
Switch................................. 294, 296
Washing and waxing .................... 442
Wheels ........................................... 473