2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID battery

5008-1. Specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*Gasoline engine6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Power control unit1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt Battery)
Specific voltage reading at
68°F (20°C):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn on
the high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the 12-volt battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.

5128-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupant s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning

5188-2. Customization
detailed settings, press and
hold and display the set-
ting screen.
The method of performing detailed
setting differs for each screen.
Please refer to the advice sentence
displayed on the screen.
To go back to the previous screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■When customizing using the
navigation/multimedia system
or multi-information display
Stop the vehicle i n a safe place,
apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent
12-volt battery discharge, leave the
hybrid system operating while cus-
tomizing the features.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other fu nc-
tions being customized. Contact y our Toyota dealer for further
details.
Vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system: Settings
that can be changed using the navigation system or multimedia s ys-
tem
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information displa y
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available
■Predictive efficient drive*1 (  P.73)
*1: Vehicles with navigation system*2
*2
: This function can on ly be used in the mainland U.S.A. It cannot be used
in other states and territorie s, including Alaska and Hawaii.
WARNING
■During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be
operating during customization,
ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a
garage, exhaust gases including
harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid
system is operating while custom-
izing features.
Customizable Features
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Predictive efficient driveOnOffO––
A
B
C
ABC

5318-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
8-3.Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system
operation after such cases as the battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*
• After reconnecting or chang-ing the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuseP.150
Intuitive parking assist*P.301
Parking Support Brake*P.317
Power windows
• When functioning abnor- mally
P.183
Moon roof*P.187
Panoramic moon roof*P.190
Maintenance required
reminder message• After the maintenance is performedP.390
Tire pressure warning system*
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire
• After registering the ID codes
P.414
Toyota parking assist monitor*
• After reconnecting or chang-ing the 12-volt battery
• After changing a fuse
Refer to
“MULTIME- DIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”
Panoramic view monitor*

548What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or
mechanical keys, new genu-
ine keys or mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota
dealer. ( P.481)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.481)
 Is the key battery weak or
depleted? ( P.433)
 Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn
the power switch to OFF.
( P.222) 
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors,
make sure that you have the
electronic key on your person.
 The function may not operate
properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. ( P.133,
157)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the vehi-
cle when the lock is set. Open
the rear door from outside
and then unlock the child-pro-
tector lock. ( P.140)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.217)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.485)
 Did you press the power
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The hybrid system does
not start (vehicles without
smart key system)
The hybrid system does
not start (vehicles with
smart key system)

549What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.219)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.219)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.156)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid sys-
tem can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( P.484)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.485)
 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in
ON ( P.228)
 It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the power
switch. ( P.217) 
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.185)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.223)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.462,
463
)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.231)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.456, 466)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

552Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 407 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 485
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 334
Replacing ............................. 487
Warning light ........................ 456
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
Bottle holders ......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 235
Fluid ..................................... 405
Parking brake ....................... 231
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Warning light ........................ 456
Brake assist ............................ 326
Brake Hold .............................. 235
Break-in tips ........ ................... 196
Brightness control Instrument panel light control97, 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 293 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 296
C
CareAluminum wheels ................. 384
Exterior ................................. 384
Interior .................................. 387
Seat belts ............................. 387
Cargo capacity ............... 202, 205
Cargo hooks ........................... 359
Chains ..................................... 336
Child-protectors ..................... 140
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions .407, 489
Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........141
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............349
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Moon roof precautions..........187
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................191
Power window lock switch ....185
Power window precautions...184
Rear door child-protectors ....140
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................435
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......349
Cleaning ..........................384, 387 Aluminum wheels .................384
Exterior .................................384
Interior ..................................387
Radar sensor ................253, 294
Seat belts .............................387
Clock ..........................................99
Coat hooks ..............................374
Condenser ............. ..................404
Console box ............................356
Consumption screen ..............125
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function).........................114
Coolant

554Alphabetical Index
with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 282
Warning message ................ 466
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 326
Eco drive mode ...................... 323
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 327
Elapsed time ................... 109, 120
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 498
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 327
Warning light ........................ 458
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 326
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Electronic sunshade .............. 189 Jam protection function ........ 190
Operation ............................. 189
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 456
If a warning light turns on ..... 456
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..450
If you have a flat tire .............471
If you lose your keys.............481
If you think something is wrong ...........................................455
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................451
If your vehicle ove rheats ......490
Emergency flashers ...............448
Energy monitor .......................125
Engine Compartment........................401
Hood .....................................398
Identification number ............497
Tachometer ............................99
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................500
Checking ..............................403
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Engine coolant temperature ..93, 99
Engine oil Capacity ...............................498
Checking ..............................401
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............326
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............326
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................327
Warning light ........................458
EV drive mode.........................224
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8