2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID maintenance schedule

4096-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Terminals
Hold-down clampCheck if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
A
B
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

4256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6Remove the filter case.
7 Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
8When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air condi-
tioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or
areas with heavy traffic flow, early
replacement may be required. (For
scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”.)
■If air flow from the vents
decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check
the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed. Using the air condition-
ing system without a filter may
cause damage to the system.
■When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified proce-
dure to remove the glove box
(  P.424). If the glove box is
removed without following the
specified procedure, the hinge of
the glove box may become dam-
aged.
■To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in
the direction of arrow to release
the fitting, pay attention not to
apply excessive force to the
claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.

4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance of the
air intake vent is necessary
when
In some situations such as when the
vehicle is used frequently or in
heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air
intake vent may need to be cleaned
more regularly. For details, refer to
“Owner’s Warranty Information
Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
Improper handling of the air intake
vent cover and filter may result in
damage to them. If you have any
concerns about cleaning the filter,
contact your Toyota dealer.
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.
3 Remove the air intake vent
cover.
Pull the right corner of the air intake
vent cover, remove the claws in the
8 locations shown in the illustration
and pull the air intake vent cover to
the front of the vehicle to remove it.
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent
To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected,
visually inspect the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air
intake vent periodically for
clogs.
If it is dusty or clogged or if
“Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual”
is displayed on the multi-
information display, clean
the air intake vent using the
following procedures:
NOTICE
■If “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Clean the air intake vent immedi-
ately. If the vehicle is continuously
driven with the warning message
displayed, it may cause a mal-
function or output restriction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
Cleaning procedure

4687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Hybrid System Overheated
Output Power Reduced” is
shown
The message may be shown when
driving under severe operating con-
ditions. (For example, when driving
up a long steep hill or driving up a
steep hill in reverse.)
Coping method: P.490
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Refrain from the Use
of N Position” is shown
This message may be displayed
when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid batte ry (traction bat-
tery) cannot be charged when the
shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever
to P when the vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Shift into P to
Restart” is shown
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge has become extremely low
because the shift lever has been left
in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to
P and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P when Parked” is
shown (if equipped)
Message is displayed when the
driver’s door is opened without turn-
ing the power switch to OFF with the
shift lever in any position other than
P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release Acceler-
ator Before Shif ting” is shown
Message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal has been
depressed and the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and
shift the shift lever to D or R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is
Stopped Hybrid System may
Overheat” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to
maintain the vehicl
e position when
stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system
may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is shown (if equipped)
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid
system, operate the hybrid system
for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12- volt battery.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low.
Check the level o f the engine oil,
and add engine oil if necessary.
This message may be displayed if
the vehicle is stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface
and check if the message disap-
pears.
■If “Maintenance Required
Soon” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance
according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule
* should
be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500
miles (7200 km) after the message
has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the m essage after the
maintenance is performed.
(  P.391)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance is
required to correspond to the driven

4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule*.
Comes on approximately 5000
miles (8000 km) after the message
has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
Perform the necessary mainte-
nance. Please reset the message
after the maintenance is performed.
(  P.391)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If “Engine Maintenance
Required Visit Your Dealer” is
shown
The engine or an engine component
is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
malfunction of front camera is
displayed
The following sys tems may be sus-
pended until the pr oblem shown in
the message is resolved. ( P.255,
456)
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
*: If equipped
■If a message that indicates the
malfunction of radar sensor is
displayed
The following sys tems may be sus-
pended until the pr oblem shown in
the message is resolved. ( P.255,
P.456)
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system is sus-
pended temporarily or until the prob-
lem shown in the message is
resolved. (causes and coping meth-
ods: P.255)
■If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system cannot
be used temporarily. Use the sys-
tem when it becomes available
again.
■Warning buzzer
 P.463
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or
a warning buzzer sounds
when a warning message is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
 P.464
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption
Partial Limit On AC/Heater
Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■If “Maintenance Required For
Traction Battery At Your
Dealer” is shown
The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is scheduled to be inspected
or replaced. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●Continuing to dri ve the vehicle
without having the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) inspected
will cause the hybrid system not
to start.
●If the hybrid system does not
start, contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.