2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Fuse boxes (P.488)
Engine oil filler cap (P.456)
Engine oil level dipstick (P.455)
Radiator (P.458)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P.458)
Power control unit coolant reservoir (P.458)
Washer fluid tank (P.459)
Engine coolant reservoir (P.457)
Q12-volt battery
P.460
With the engine at operating tem-
perature and turned off, check the
Engine compartment
Components
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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Checking and adding the
engine oil

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oil level on the dipstick.
QChecking the engine oil
1Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
2Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3Wipe the dipstick clean.
4Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5Holding 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.
QChecking the oil type and pre-
paring the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Engine oil selection
P.561
Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
QAdding 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.
1Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.
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B
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QEngine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be
consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance inter- vals.
OWhen the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
OIf low quality oil or oil of an inappropri-ate viscosity is used
OWhen driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
OWhen leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the
hybrid system is cold.
QEngine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
WARNING
QUsed engine oil
OUsed 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 pro- longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
ODispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information concern-
ing recycling or disposal.
ODo not leave used engine oil within
the reach of children.
NOTICE
QTo prevent serious engine dam- age
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
QWhen replacing the engine oil
OBe careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
OAvoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
OCheck the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
OBe sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
QIf 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 neutral detergent. Do
not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.
Checking the coolant
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B

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“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.551)
QPower control unit coolant
reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P.553)
QCoolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coo- lant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion- ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
QIf the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiators, hoses,
engine/power control unit coolant reser- voir caps, drain cock and water pump.If you cannot find a leak, have any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system.
Check the radiator and condenser,
and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, have your vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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B
C
WARNING
QWhen the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power con- trol unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing serious
injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
QWhen adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mix-ture of water and antifreeze must be
used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant
label.
QIf you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or
paint.
Checking the radiator and
condenser

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Without level gauge
Type A: If any washer does not
work, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
Type B: If any washer does not
work or the warning message
appears on the multi-information
display, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
With level gauge
If the washer fluid level is at “LOW”,
add washer fluid.
QUsing the gauge (if equipped)
The washer fluid level can be checked
by observing the position of the level on the liquid-covered holes in the gauge.
If the level falls below the second hole
from the bottom (the “LOW” position), refill the washer fluid.
Current fluid level
WARNING
QWhen the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries, such as burns.
QWhen the electric cooling fan is operating
Do not touch the engine compart-
ment.
With the power switch in ON, the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. Be sure the power switch is off
when working near the electric cool- ing fan or radiator grille.
Checking and adding the
washer fluid
WARNING
QWhen adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating as
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the hybrid system, etc.
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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

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doors.
OStart the hybrid system with the power switch in ACC. The hybrid system
may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the hybrid sys-tem will operate normally from the
second attempt.
OThe power switch mode is recorded
by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the power switch before disconnect
the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to dis-
charge is unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods
above, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
QChemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poison- ous and corrosive sulfuric acid and
may produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury, take
the following precautions while work- ing on or near the 12-volt battery:
ODo not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.
ODo not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
OAvoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
ONever inhale or swallow electrolyte.
OWear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt bat-tery.
OKeep children away from the 12-volt battery.
QWhere to safely charge the 12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in
an open area. Do not charge the 12- volt battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient
ventilation.
QEmergency measures regarding
electrolyte
OIf electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest
medical facility.
OIf electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
OIf electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
OIf you accidentally swallow electro- lyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
QWhen there is insufficient 12-volt
battery fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in the 12-volt battery. There is a pos-
sible danger that the 12-volt battery may explode.

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1Open the deck board (P.426)
2 Disengage the 13 claws and pull
the luggage side cover to
remove it.
When installing the luggage side cover,
make sure that the claws are installed securely.
Make sure that the 12-volt battery
terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery condition by indi-
cator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Clear: Not working properly.
Add distilled water or replace
the battery.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
NOTICE
QWhen recharging the 12-volt bat- tery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is operating. Also, be sure all accessories are
turned off.
Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover
Exterior
Checking the 12-volt battery
condition
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B
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