2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID oil change

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4 4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
ONear a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
OWhen the electronic key is in contact
with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum
foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
OWhen other wireless key (that emits
radio waves) is being used nearby
OWhen carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cord-
less phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another electronic key or a wireless
key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digi-
tal assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
OIf window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
OWhen the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or electronic
devices
OWhen the vehicle is parked in a pay
parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.
If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked
using the smart entry & start system,
lock/unlock the doors by performing any
of the following:
OBring the electronic key close to either
front door handle and operate the
entry function.
OOperate the wireless remote control. If
the doors cannot be locked/unlocked
using the above methods, use the mechanical key. (P.202)
If the hybrid system cannot be started
using the smart entry & start system,
refer to P.545.
QNote for the entry function
OEven when the electronic key is within
the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly
in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the
window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when
the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instru-
ment panel, luggage cover or floor, or
in the door pockets or glove box when
the hybrid system is started or power
switch modes are changed.
ODo not leave the electronic key on top
of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle.
Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the elec-
tronic key inside the vehicle.
OAs long as the electronic key is within
the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to lock or
unlock the vehicle.
OEven if the electronic key is not inside
the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key
is near the window.
OThe doors may unlock if a large
amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car
wash when the electronic key is within
the effective range. (The doors will
automatically be locked after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened and closed.)
OIf the wireless remote control is used
to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be

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5-1. Before driving
Driving
WARNING
OThe brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems;
if one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
QIf the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels excessively
when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline
components or propel the vehicle for- ward or backward, causing an acci-dent.
NOTICE
QWhen driving the vehicle
ODo not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time
during driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
ODo not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
QAvoiding damage to vehicle parts
ODo not turn the steering wheel fully
in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time.Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
OWhen driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, under-side of the vehicle, etc.
QIf you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations.
OIt may be difficult to control your vehicle.
OThe vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
OThe vehicle will lean abnormally.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.522, 533)
QWhen encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the following serious dam-
age to the vehicle:
OEngine stalling
OShort in electrical components
OEngine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
OBrake function
OChanges in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine,
hybrid transaxle (front and rear), etc.
OLubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-ble), and the function of all joints,
bearings, etc.
OComponents connected to the trac-
tion battery.
QWhen parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or
the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

4025-6. Driving tips
cautions to ensure your driving
enjoyment and to help prevent the
closure of areas to off-road vehi-
cles:
 Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are per-
mitted to travel.
 Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before enter-
ing private property.
 Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.
 Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or
travel delayed to prevent dam-
age to roads.
WARNING
QOff-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury or damage to your vehi-
cle:
ODrive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
ODo not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
OAlways check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
OAfter driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the
underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a break-
down or fire could occur.
OWhen driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
QTo prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the hybrid battery (traction battery),
hybrid system or other components does not occur.
OWater entering the engine compart-
ment may cause severe damage to the hybrid system.
OWater entering the hybrid transmis-sion will cause deterioration in transmission quality. The malfunc-
tion indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not be drivable.
OWater can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may
also enter the hybrid transaxle case, reducing the gear oil’s lubri-cating qualities.

4366-4. Using the other interior features
Repeatedly flashes 3 times con-
tinuously (Orange)
Repeatedly flashes 4 times con-
tinuously (Orange)QThe wireless charger can be oper-
ated when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
QUsable portable devices
OQi standard wireless charge standard
can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices
and compatibility are guaranteed.
OStarting with mobile phones and
smartphones, it is aimed for low
power electrically supplied portable
devices of no more than 5W.
OHowever, charging exceeding 5 W is
supported by the following portable
devices.
• Charging at 7.5 W or less is supported
by iPhone’s that support 7.5 W
charging.
• Charging at 10 W or less is supported
by portable devices compliant with
WPC standard Ver1.2.4.
QUsing the smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the smart entry & start system detects
the key while a device is being charged,
charging will be temporarily stopped.
QWhen covers and accessories are
attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover
and accessories not able to handle Qi
are attached to the portable device.
Depending on the type of cover and
accessory, it may not be possible to
charge. When charging is not performed
even with the portable device placed on
the charge area, remove the cover and
accessories.
QWhile charging, noise enters the
AM radio
OTurn off the wireless charger and con-
firm that the noise has decreased. If
the noise decreases, continuously
pushing the power supply switch of
the wireless charger for 2 seconds,
the frequency of the charger can be
changed and the noise can be
reduced. Also, on that occasion, the
Suspected causesHandling method
Foreign substance
detection:
A metallic foreign
substance is in the
charge area, and
so the abnormal
heating prevention
function of the
charging coil oper-
ated
Remove the for-
eign substance
from the charge
area.
Portable device
misaligned:
The charging coil
in the portable
device moved out-
side of the charge
area, and so the
abnormal heating
prevention function
of the charging coil
operated
Remove the porta-
ble device from the
charging tray,
check that the
operation indicator
light switches back
to green, and then
once again place
the device near the
center of the
charging tray. If
there is a case or
cover attached to
the portable
device, remove it.
Suspected causesHandling method
Safety shutdown
resulting when the
temperature within
the wireless char-
ger exceeded the
set value
Stop charging,
remove the porta-
ble device from the
charging tray, wait
for the temperature
to drop, and then
start charging
again.

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
QOil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
QEngine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used
in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching qual-
ity can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-16:
API grade SN “Resource-Conserv-
ing”, SN PLUS “Resource-Conserv-
ing” or SP “Resource-Conserving”;
or ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine
oil
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserv-
ing”, SN “Resource-Conserving”,
SN PLUS “Resource-Conserving”
or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-16 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 0W-16 oil is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with
SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell
Capacity51 Ah
Quantity96 cells
Nominal voltage355.2 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)

5629-1. Specifications
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
Preferred
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the
characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with
a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine
in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the
viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high tempera-
ture. An oil with a higher viscos-
ity (one with a higher value) may
be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SP” means
the oil quality designation by American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-16” means
the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”
means that the oil has fuel-saving and
environmental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.
A
B
A
B
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Power con-
trol unit2.0 L (2.1 qt., 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.