2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME towing

4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
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 hybrid system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
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 le vel 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

5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a
towing dolly. (P.502, 503)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transp ort the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires co ntacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck, or elec-
tricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to
occur depending o n the nature of
the damage or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when t owing using a
wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure
adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Without adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be
damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing with a
sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,
either from the front or rear.

5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.
The hybrid system warning
message is shown on the
multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner’s manual of the flat-bed
truck for the tire strapping
NOTICE
■Recreational towing (behind
motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to
prevent causing serious damage
to the AWD system and hybrid
transmission. ( P.276)
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type
truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.377)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the wheels and
depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

5719-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
■Power back door*1 ( P.206)
*1: If equipped
*2: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to operate
cannot be turned off.
*3: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( P.216)
*4: When the towing hitch is installe d, Hands Free Power Back Door does
not work.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back door operationsOnOff–O–
Operations of the power
back door switch on the
instrument panel
Press and holdOne short press––O
switch of the wireless
remote control operationPress and hold
One short press
––OPush twice
Off
Operation buzzer volume31–O–2
Operation buzzer while the
back door is operating
*2OffOn––O
Opening angle5
1 to 4
–O–
User setting*3
Power back door open oper-
ation when the back door
opener switch is pressed
OnOff––O
Back door closing assistOnOff––O
Hands Free Power Back
Door
*1, 4OnOff–OO
ABC

600Alphabetical Index
D
Daytime running light system293Replacing light bulbs ............ 492
DC/DC converter air intake vent ................................................. 91Cleaning ............................... 480
Deck board .............................. 411
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 392
Rear window ........................ 392
Windshield............................ 392
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 232
Dimensions ............................. 546
Dinghy towing ........................ 276
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 346
Consumption screen ............ 187
Drive information .................. 176
Driving information ............... 172
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 334
Energy monitor ..................... 187
Head-up display ................... 182
Intuitive parking assist .......... 355
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 327
Multi-information display ...... 170
Parking Support Brake function ........................................... 365
Pre-collision warning ............ 313
RCTA ................................... 346
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 332
Warning messages .............. 518
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 447, 451
Door lock Back door ............................. 203
Side doors ............................ 198
Smart key system................. 217
Wireless remote control ....... 196
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................202
Back door .............................203
Door glasses ........................244
Door lock ..............................198
Open door warning buzzer ...202
Outside rear view mirrors .....242
Rear door child-protectors ....202
Side doors ............................198
Drive information ....................176
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................513
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................225Driving position memory .......225
Memory recall function .........226
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control262
Driving Break-in tips .........................257
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...372
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................92
Procedures ...........................256
Winter drive tips....................382
Driving informatio n display ...172
Driving mode select switch ...372
Driving position memory .......225 Memory recall function .........226
Driving support system informa- tion display............................175
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control262
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction................................334
Warning message . ...............518
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System).......................375
Eco drive mode .......................372

610Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning systemFunction ............................... 467
Initializing ............................. 469
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 469
Registering ID codes ............ 471
Warning light ........................ 513
Tires ......................................... 464 Chains .................................. 384
Checking .............................. 464
Glossary ............................... 559
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
Inflation pressure.................. 474
Information ........................... 555
Replacing ............................. 522
Rotating tires ........................ 466
Size ...................................... 551
Snow tires ............................ 382
Spare tire.............................. 522
Tire identification number ..... 556
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 467
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 467
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 558
Warning light ........................ 513
Tools .............. .......................... 523
Top tether strap ... ..................... 62
Total load capacity ......... 263, 266
Towing Dinghy towing....................... 276
Towing eyelet ....................... 523
Trailer sway control .............. 376
Trailer towing........................ 267
Toyota Safety Sen se 2.0 ........ 307
Automatic High Beam (AHB) 296
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 334
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 321
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 313
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 331
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 376 Traction battery (Hybrid battery)
Charging .................................99
Location ..................................87
Specification .........................548
Traction Control (TRAC) ........376
Traction motor (electric motor)76
Trailer sway contro l................376
Trailer towing ..........................267
Trail Mode................................374
Transmission Driving mode select switch ...372
Hybrid transmission ..............282
Trip meters ..............................165
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............492
Turn signal lever . ..................286
Wattage ................................552
U
USB charging ports ................415
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....385
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................414
Vanity mirrors .........................414
Vehicle data recordings .............7
Vehicle identification number546
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...............................................376
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .401
VSC (Vehicle Stab ility Control)
...............................................376
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................341
Brake hold ............................512
Brake Override System ........512
Brake system ........................506