2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME power steering fluid

2885-1. Before driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system o perates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message
and follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and
gradually depress the brake pedal
to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.557)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
●Components connected to the
traction battery.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

4135-6. Driving tips
5
Driving
5-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.

Alphabetical Index649
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)............................................... 407
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 433
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 407
W
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