2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID wiper fluid

18Pictorial index
Energy monitor.....................................................................P.125
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P.466
Turn signal lever ................................................................P.230
Headlight switch ................................................................P.237
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/day time running lights/LED accessory light s
*1
............................................................... ..............................P.237
Fog lights
*1............................................................... ............P.244
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.244
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................P.247
Usage.......................................................... .................P.244, 247
Adding washer fluid ..............................................................P.406
Warning messages ..............................................................P.466
Emergency flasher switch ....................................... ..........P.448
Hood lock release lever ........................................ .............P.398
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ................P.169
Adjustment ..................................................... ......................P.169
Air conditioning system ............................. .......................P.342
Usage.......................................................... .........................P.342
Rear window defogger ........................................... ..............P.344
Audio system
*2
Fuel filler door opener swi tch ...........................................P.250
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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2464-3. Operating the lights and wipers
6Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever o perates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will au tomatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■The windshield wipers and
washer can be operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Effects of vehicle speed on
wiper operation
Vehicles with in termittent wind-
shield wipers
With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the wiper intervals are
adjusted to highest level, the mode will not switch.)
Vehicles with ra
in-sensing wind-
shield wipers
With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched fro m low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the sensor sensitivity is
adjusted to the highest level, the
mode will not switch.)
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.
●If the wiper switch i s turned to the
“AUTO” position while the power
switch is in ON, the wipers will
operate once to show that “AUTO”
mode is activated.
●If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted
to higher, the wiper may operate
once to indicate the change of
sensitivity.
●If the temperature of the raindrop
sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,
or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-
matic operation ma y not occur. In
this case, operate the wipers in
any mode other than “AUTO”.
■If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are
not blocked if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reser-
voir.

2474-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
Operating the switch
operates the rear wiper as fol-
lows:
1
*1 or *2 Off
2
*1 or *2 Intermittent
operation
3
*1 or *2 Normal oper-
ation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of
windshield wipers in “AUTO”
mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly if the sensor is
touched or the windshield is sub-
ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode.
Take care that y our fingers or
anything else does not become
caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of
washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the
washer fluid until the windshield
becomes warm. The fluid may
freeze on the windshield and
cause low visibility. This may lead
to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, conta ct your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other object. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wipers on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
Rear window wiper
and washer
The rear window wiper and
washer can be used by
operating the lever.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may
damage the rear window.
Operating the wiper lever

2484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4 Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pushing the lever operates the
wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
■The rear window wiper and
washer can be operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not
blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■Back door opening linked rear
window wiper stop function
When the rear w indow wiper is
operating, if the back door is opened
while the vehicle is stopped, opera-
tion of the rear window wiper will be
stopped to prevent anyone near the
vehicle from being sprayed by water
from the wiper. When the back door
is closed, wiper operation will
resume.
*
*
: The setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■Reverse-linked rear window
wiper function
When the shift lever is shifted to R
when the front wipers are operating,
the rear window wiper will operate
once.
■Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked func-
tion can be changed. (Customizable
features: P.527)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other object. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wiper on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

3946-2. Maintenance
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.
When the 12-volt battery is
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.
 When the fuel tank cap is
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors
operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire infla-tion pressure
correct?
• The tires should not be damaged
or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear
window without
streaking or skip-
ping.
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs
Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

4316-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
the claw detaches, and then
remove the wiper blade from
the wiper arm.
3 Pull the wiper insert out past
the stopper on the wiper
blade, and then continue to
pull until it is completely
removed.
Lightly grasp betw een the claws of
the wiper blade to allow the wiper
insert to lift up, mak ing it easier to
remove.
4 Remove the 2 metal plates
from the old wiper insert and install them to the replace-
ment wiper insert.
5 Insert the wiper insert starting
from the claw at the center of
the wiper blade. Pass the
wiper insert through the 3
claws so that it sticks out
from the stopper, and then
pass the wiper insert through
the final remaining claw.
Applying a small amount of washer
fluid to the wiper i nsert can make it
easier to insert the claws into the
grooves.
6 Check that the wiper blade
claws are fitted in the
grooves of the wiper insert.
If the wiper blade claws are not fit-
ted in the grooves of the wiper
insert, grasp the wiper insert and
slide it back and forth multiple times
to insert the claws into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper
insert to make the rubber easier to

564Alphabetical Index
Inappropriate pedal operation........................................... 461
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ................................... 459
Low engine oil pressure ....... 457
Low fuel level ....................... 462
LTA indicator ........................ 459
Malfunction indicator lamp ... 457
Parking brake indicator ........ 461
PCS warning light................. 459
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................................... 460
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 460
RCTA OFF indicator............. 460
Seat belt reminder light 462, 463
Slip indicator......................... 460
SRS ...................................... 458
Tire pressure ........................ 462
Warning messages ................ 466
Washer Checking .............................. 406
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage ........................... 406, 466
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 334
Switch........................... 244, 247
Washing and waxing .............. 384
Weight Cargo capacity ............. 202, 205
Load limits ............................ 205
Weight .................................. 496
Wheels ..................................... 422 Replacing wheels ................. 422
Size ...................................... 502
Window glasses Power windows .................... 183
Window lock switch ............... 185
Windows Power windows .................... 183
Rear window defogger ......... 344
Washer ......................... 244, 247
Windshield defogger .............. 344 Windshield wiper d
e-icer .......347
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers...........................................244
Position.........................244, 247
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................244
Replacing the wiper insert ....429
Winter driving tips ..................334
Wiper insert .............................429
Wireless charger.....................366
Wireless remote control.........132 Battery-saving function .........156
Locking/Unlocking ................132
Panic mode ..........................133
Replacing the battery ...........433
For information regarding the equipment listed
below, refer to the “MUL-
TIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio system