TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

6217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Front (type B)Front turn signal lights
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front side marker lights
RearRear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
■Lights that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer
 Headlights
 Daytime running lights
 Parking lights (type B)
 Side turn signal lights (if
equipped)
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear side marker lights 
High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
 Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED lights
The lights other than the following
lights each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of t he LEDs burn out,
take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer to have the light replaced.
●Front turn signal lights
●Parking lights (type A)
●Front side marker lights
●Fog lights (if equipped)
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
■Condensation build-up on the
inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up
on the inside of the light lens does
not indicate a mal function. Contact
your Toyota dealer for more infor-
mation in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up
on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the light.
A
B
C
A
B

6227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Front turn signal
lights/parking lights (type
A)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
■Front turn signal lights
(type B)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.Replacing light bulb

6237-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Front side marker lights
(type A)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.■Front side marker lights
(type B)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

6247-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Fog lights (if equipped)
1 To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel.
2 Remove the screws. 3
Remove the screws and
clips, partly remove the
fender liner.
4 Unplug the connector
5 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

6257-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
6Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
7 Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
front fog lights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
8Reinstall the fender liner.
9 Reinstall the screws.
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.

6267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2Remove the screws and
remove the unit.
Remove the lamp assembly by pull-
ing it directly backward from the
rear of the vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
6 Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the pin on the light unit fit into
the hole.
Confirm that the light unit is com-
pletely secured.
7Reinstall the screws.

6277-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
8Reinstall the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damag e to the cover,
protect the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
2 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before turning the bulb base.
3
Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
Secure the cord wit h the clip back

6287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
again after installin g the bulb base.
6Reinstall the cover.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt
to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and
may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion
of the light bulb with bare
hands. When it is unavoidable
to hold the glass portion, use
and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and
oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or
crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any
parts used to secure it. Failure
to do so may result in heat dam-
age, fire, or water entering the
light unit. This may damage the
light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may res ult in death or
serious injury due to electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated
and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb
before installing to prevent heat
damage.

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8
8
When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
.................................. 631
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................ 632
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 633
If you think something is wrong ........................ 637
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
.................................. 638
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 648
If you have a flat tire.... 652
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 661
If you lose your keys ... 662
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................. 663
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehi-
cles with smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 664
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ..................... 666
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 671If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 674

6308-1. Essential information
8-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
hybrid system is not operating
(while the “READY” indicator is
not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-
tery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximatel y 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers
may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the colli- sion.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions