2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME transmission

3095-2. Driving procedures
5
Driving
2Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
power switch shortly and
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display is
off.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2: Vehicles with paddle shift switches only: Selecting shift
ranges in the D position allows
suitable use of engine braking.
( P.311)
*3: By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when perform ing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not stop the hybrid system
with the shift lever in a position
other P or the shift lever button
pressed. If the hy brid system is
stopped with the sh ift lever in a
position other than P or the shift
lever button pressed, the power
switch will not be turned to OFF
but instead remain ON. If the
vehicle is left in ON, 12-volt bat-
tery dischar ge may occur.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1, 2
SS mode driving*3

3135-2. Driving procedures
5
Driving
■S mode
●You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine
braking force.
●A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.
●To prevent the e ngine from over-
revving, upshifti ng may automati-
cally occur when the shift range is
1 or 2.
●When the shift range is 4 or lower,
holding the shift lever toward “+”
sets the shift range to 6.
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switches (if
equipped) is operated. (A buzzer
will sound twice.)
■If the “S” indicator does not
come on or the “D” indicator is
displayed even after shifting the
shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in
the transmission system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. (In this situa-
tion, the transmissi on will operate in
the same manner as when the shift
lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand s ignals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

4155-6. Driving tips
5
Driving
confirm that the shift lever
cannot be moved out of P.
 If the vehicle is left parked
with the brakes damp in cold
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.
Vehicles with 225/60R18 tires
Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width 0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used
instead.
Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the followi ng precautions
when installing and removing
chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a
safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires
only. Do not install tire chains on
the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as
tightly as possible. Retighten
chains after drivi ng 1/4 - 1/2 mile
(0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the
instructions provided with the tire
chains.
■Consumption of fuel and elec-
tricity
In cold temperatures, resistance of
the parts of a vehicle (transmission,
tires, etc.) generally increases,
resulting in increase of energy con-
sumption. As a result, fuel economy
is likely to decrease.
Consumption of fuel and electricity
of this vehicle is also likely to
become worse in cold temperatures.
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
When parking the v ehicle without
applying the parking brake, make
sure to chock the wheels. If you
do not chock the wheels, the vehi-
cle may move unexpectedly, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains
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4185-6. Driving tips
• State and Local Parks and Recre-ation Departments
• State Motor Vehicle Bureau
• Recreational Vehicle Clubs
• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following pre-
cautions to minimize the risk of
death, serious injury or damage to
your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the
road. Do not take unnecessary
risks by driving in dangerous
places.
●Do 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.
●Always check your brakes for
effectiveness immediately after
driving in sand, mud, water or
snow.
●After 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 u nderbody. If
the vehicle is used with these
materials trapped or adhering to
the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rug-
ged 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
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid b attery (traction
battery), hybrid system or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering th e engine com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the hybrid system.
●Water entering the hybrid trans-
mission will cause deterioration
in transmission quality. The
malfunction indicator may come
on, and the vehicle may not be
drivable.
●Water 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 lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of t he riverbed for
firmness. Drive s lowly and avoid
deep water.

5849-1. Specifications
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
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.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS

640Alphabetical Index
Warning light ........................ 543
EV/HV mode selection switch . 76
EV driving range ....................... 93
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
EV mode .................................... 75
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 557 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 500
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 493, 585
Hybrid transmission.............. 584
Rear differential .................... 584
Washer ................................. 494
Footwell lights ..... ................... 436
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 548
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) .................... 428
Front seat heaters .................. 433
Front seats .............................. 247 Adjustment ........................... 247
Cleaning ............................... 475
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 250
Head restraints ..................... 253
Memory recall function ......... 252
Seat heaters ......................... 433
Seat position memory .......... 250
Seat ventilators .................... 433
Front side marker lights ........ 321 Light switch .......................... 321
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Turn signal lever................... 313
Fuel Capacity ...............................581
Fuel gauge ...................173, 178
Gas station information ........664
Information .........
..................587
Refueling ..............................332
Type .............................581, 587
Warning light ........................547
Fuel filler door.........................333 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................566
Opener .................................333
Refueling ..............................332
Fuel gauge...............................178
Fuses .......................................524
G
Garage door opene r ...............463
Gas station information .........664
Gauges ....................................178
Glove box ................................439
H
Headlights ...............................321 Automatic High Beam (AHB) 324
Light switch...........................321
Replacing light bulbs ............528
Headlights aim ........................527 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............628
Head restraints .......................253
Head-up display ......................208
Heated steering wheel............433
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................422
Heated steering wheel..........433
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
...........................................113
Outside rear view mirrors .....424
Seat heaters ....... ..................433
High coolant temperature warn-

648Alphabetical Index
Theft deterrent systemAlarm ...................................... 71
Immobilizer system ................ 70
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 585
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 500
Warning light ........................ 547
Tire information ...................... 589 Glossary ............................... 593
Size ...................................... 591
Tire identification number ..... 590
Tire section names ............... 591
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 500
Initializing ............................. 503
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 502
Registering ID codes ............ 506
Warning light ........................ 547
Tires ......................................... 497 Chains .................................. 415
Checking .............................. 497
Glossary ............................... 593
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
Inflation pressure.................. 509
Information ........................... 589
Replacing ............................. 557
Rotating tires ........................ 499
Size ...................................... 585
Snow tires ............................ 413
Spare tire.............................. 557
Tire identification number ..... 590
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 500
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 500
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 592
Warning light ........................ 547
Tools .............. .......................... 558
Top tether strap ... ..................... 61
Total load capacity . 289, 292, 580 Towing
Dinghy towing .......................303
Towing eyelet .......................558
Trailer sway control ..............407
Trailer towing ........................293
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + .....335 Automatic High Beam (AHB) 324
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........366
LTA (Lane Traci ng Assist) ....351
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .340
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......363
TRAC (Traction Control) ........407
Traction battery (Hybrid battery) Charging .................................97
Location ..................................85
Specification .........................582
Traction Control (TRAC) ........407
Traction motor (electric motor)74
Trailer sway contro l................407
Trailer towing ..........................293
Trail Mode................................405
Transmission Driving mode select switch ...404
Hybrid transmission ..............309
Trip meters ......................173, 183
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............528
Turn signal lever . ..................313
Wattage ................................586
U
USB Type-C charging ports...446
Utility vehicle pre cautions .....416
V
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................445
Vanity mirrors .........................445
Vehicle data recordings .............7
Vehicle identification number580