checking oil TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

17Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.378
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.527
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.565
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.612
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.241
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.241
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.679
Tires ....................................................................................P.588
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.684
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.378
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.588
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.652
Hood ....................................................................................P.577
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.577
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.680
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.671
Warning messages ..............................................................P.648
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.229
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.223
Parking lights .....................................................................P.229
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.229
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.229
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.235
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.223, 229
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.229
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .620, Watts: P.686)
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
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5817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.680
 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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B
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5827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount o f engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be refilled 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 engin e 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 possi ble using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant

Alphabetical Index733
Replacing the battery ........... 615
Electronic sunshade .............. 182 Jam protection function ........ 183
Operation ............................. 182
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 638
If a warning light turns on ..... 638
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 648
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 666
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 664
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 663
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 661
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 632
If you have a flat tire ............. 652
If you lose your keys ............ 662
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 637
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 674
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 631
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 633
If your vehicle overheats ...... 671
Emergency flashers ............... 630
Energy monitor ....................... 113
Engine Compartment ....................... 580
Hood..................................... 577
Identification number ............ 679
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 682
Checking .............................. 582
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 378
Warning light ........................ 639 Engine coolant temperature
gauge .................................94, 98
Engine oil Capacity ...............................680
Checking ..............................580
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................378
Warning light ........................639
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............369
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............369
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................397Entering letters and numbers397
List screen ............................398
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................370
Warning light ........................640
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................420
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................419
EV drive mode.........................217
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
EV indicator...............................73
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Flat tire.....................................652 Tire pressure warning system...........................................591
Floor mats .................................28
Fluid Brake ............................584, 683
Hybrid transmission ..............683
Rear differential ....................683
Washer .................................585
FM ............................................437
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............620
Switch ...................................235
Wattage ................................686

744Alphabetical Index
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)............................................... 369
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 529
Voice button (Setup screen).. 392
Voice command system ........ 470 Voice command system opera-tion ..................................... 471
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 369
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Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 278
Brake hold ............................ 643
Brake Override System ........ 643
Brake system ....................... 638
Downshifting......................... 222
Drive-Start Control ............... 643
Electric power steering ......... 640
High coolant temperature ..... 639
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 641
Intuitive parking assist .......... 291
Low engine oil pressure ....... 639
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 258
LTA indicator ........................ 641
Open door ............................ 132
Open hood ........................... 132
Open window ....................... 177
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 642
Pre-collision warning ............ 250
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 282
RCTA OFF indicator............. 642
Seat belt reminde r ........ 644, 645
Vehicle sway warning........... 262
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 640
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 643
Brake Override System ........ 643
Brake system ....................... 638 Charging system ..................638
Drive-Start Control
................643
Electric power steering .........640
Engine ..................................639
High coolant temperature .....639
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................641
Low engine oil pressure .......639
Low fuel level........................644
LTA indicator ........................641
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....639
Parking brake indicator.........643
PCS warning light .................641
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................643
PKSB OFF indicator .............642
RCTA OFF indicator .............642
Seat belt reminder light 644, 645
Slip indicator .........................642
SRS ......................................640
Tire pressure ...... ..................644
Warning messages .................648
Washer
Checking ..............................585
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................585, 648
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................378
Switch ...........................236, 239
Washing and waxing ..............564
Weight Cargo capacity .............196, 199
Load limits ............................199
Weight ..................................678
Wheels .....................................604 Replacing wheels .................604
Size ......................................684
Wi-Fi
®.......................................414
Connecting a device to the in- vehicle access point ...........414
Operating hints .....................417
Wi-Fi
® button (Setup screen) 392