2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME checking oil

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...................P.429
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.473
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.519
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.332
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.332
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.581
Charging port .................................................. .....................P.97
Charging method ................................................ .................P.113
Tires ....................................................................................P.497
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.585
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.413
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.497
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.557
Hood ....................................................................................P.486
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.486
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.582
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.574
Warning messages ..............................................................P.552
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.321
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.313
Parking lights .....................................................................P.321
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.321
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.321
LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.321
Stop lights/tail lights ........................................ ..................P.321
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.321
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.528, Watts: P.586)
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4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.582
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
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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

Alphabetical Index639
Brake System) ...................... 407
Eco drive mode ...................... 404
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 408
Elapsed time ................... 190, 202
Electric motor Location.................................. 74
Specification ......................... 582
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 408
Warning light ........................ 543
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 407
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 242
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 567
Replacing the battery ........... 522
Electronic sunshade .............. 276 Jam protection function ........ 277
Operation ............................. 276
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 541
If a warning light turns on ..... 541
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 552
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 569
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 567
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 566
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 564
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 536
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
If you lose your keys ............ 566
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 540
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................578
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................535
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................538
If your vehicle ove rheats ......574
Emergency flashers ...............534
Energy monitor .......................212
Engine Compartment........................489
Exhaust gas precautions ........48
Hood .....................................486
How to start the hybrid system...........................................304
Identification number ............581
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................564
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................535
Overheating ..........................574
Power switch ........................304
Tachometer ..........................178
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................583
Checking ..............................491
High coolant temperature warn-ing light ...............................542
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................413
Warning light ........................542
Engine oil Capacity ...............................582
Checking ..............................489
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................413
Warning light ........................542
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............407
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............407
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................408

Alphabetical Index649
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)............................................... 407
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 433
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 407
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Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 373
Brake hold ............................ 546
Brake Override System ........ 546
Brake system ....................... 541
BSM OFF indicator............... 545
Charging system .................. 541
Downshifting................. 311, 313
Drive-Start Control ............... 546
Electric power steering ......... 543
High coolant temperature ..... 542
Hybrid system overheat ....... 542
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 544
Intuitive parking assist .......... 387
Low engine oil pressure ....... 542
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 351
LTA indicator ........................ 544
Open door ............................ 226
Open hood ........................... 226
Open window ....................... 271
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 545
Pre-collision warning ............ 340
Radar cruise control ............. 373
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 379
RCTA OFF indicator............. 545
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 363
Seat belt reminder ................ 548
Shift position................. 312, 313
Vehicle sway warning........... 356
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 543
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 546 Brake Override System ........546
Brake system ........................541
BSM OFF indicator ...............545
Charging system ..................541
Driver’s seat be
lt reminder light
...........................................548
Drive-Start Control ................546
Electric power steering .........543
Engine ..................................542
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................548
High coolant temperature .....542
Hybrid system overheat ........542
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................544
Low engine oil pressure .......542
Low fuel level........................547
LTA indicator ........................544
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....542
Parking brake indicator.........547
PCS warning light .................544
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................545
PKSB OFF indicator .............545
RCTA OFF indicator .............545
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................548
Seat belt reminder light ........548
Slip indicator .........................546
SRS ......................................543
Tire pressure ...... ..................547
Warning messages .................552
Washer Checking ..............................494
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................494, 552
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................413
Switch ...........................327, 330
Washing and waxing ..............472
Weight Cargo capacity .............289, 292