2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME towing

4917-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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

5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.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.
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck
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.

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the power switch off.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing 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.
■Towing with a sling-type
truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
NOTICE
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result
in death or serious injury.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle during emergency
towing
Do not secure cables or chains to
the suspension components.

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
2Remove 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.408)
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.

6089-2. Customization
*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.240)
*4: When the towing hitch is installe d, Hands Free Power Back Door does
not work.
■Driving position memory* (  P.250)
*: If equipped
■Power windows, and moon roof* or panoramic moon roof*
( P.270, 273, 276)
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–O–
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Selection the door linking
driving position memory with
door unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors––O
Function to prevent contact
between the head restraint
and ceiling (while moving to
memory location)
OnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Key linked operation (open)OffOn––O
Key linked operation (close)OffOn––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC

638Alphabetical Index
D
Daytime running light system321Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
DC/DC converter air intake vent ................................................. 89Cleaning ............................... 515
Deck board .............................. 442
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 424
Rear window ........................ 424
Windshield............................ 424
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 258
Dimensions ............................. 580
Dinghy towing ........................ 303
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 379
Consumption screen ............ 212
Drive information .......... 190, 202
Driving information ....... 186, 198
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 366
Energy monitor ..................... 212
Head-up display ................... 208
Intuitive parking assist .......... 387
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 357
Multi-information display .... 185, 196
Parking Support Brake function ........................................... 397
Pre-collision warning ............ 340
RCTA ................................... 379
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 363
Warning messages .............. 552
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 479, 484
Door lock Back door ............................. 227
Side doors ............................ 222
Smart key system................. 241
Wireless remote control ....... 220
Doors Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ................226
Back door .............................227
Door glasses ........................270
Door lock ..............................222
Open door warning buzzer ...226
Outside rear view mirrors .....268
Rear door child-protectors ....226
Side doors ............................222
Drive information ............190, 202
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................548
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................250Driving position memory .......250
Memory recall function .........252
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control288
Driving Break-in tips .........................283
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...404
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips ............................90
Procedures ...........................282
Winter drive tips....................413
Driving information display .186, 198
Driving mode select switch ...404
Driving position memory .......250 Memory recall function .........252
Driving support system informa- tion display....................190, 202
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control288
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction................................366
Warning message . ...............552
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled

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