battery TOYOTA RAV4 2016 XA40 / 4.G Manual PDF

6638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, an\
d
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

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6759-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C):12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 ⎯
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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9-1. Specifications
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

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9-2. Customization
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

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9-3. Initialization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
(if equipped)• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 123
Moon roof (If equipped)
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 162
Maintenance required
reminder light
(U.S.A. only)• After the mainte-
nance is performedP. 543
Tire pressure warning
system (If equipped)• When changing the
tire sizeP. 5 6 8
Toyota parking assist
monitor (if equipped)
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuseRefer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
Panoramic view
monitor (if equipped)

722What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 104)
●Vehicles with smart key system
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 110)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 585)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 199)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 105, 132)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 1 1 4 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

723What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 196)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 660)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 198)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 130)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 201)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 659)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 660)
●Vehicles without smart key system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: →P. 657
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: →P. 657
●Vehicles without smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (→P. 197)
●Vehicles with smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 201)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped

727Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Automatic High Beam ............. 216
Automatic light control system .................................... 215
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 332, 394
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door Back door.............................. 117
Jam protection function......... 122
Power back door ................... 119
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 678
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 660
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Warning light/ message ..................... 615, 630
Bluetooth
®........................ 386, 473
Audio system ................ 378, 440
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 381, 442
Registering a Bluetooth
® device....... 367, 433
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 369, 435
Wireless communication ........... 361, 428
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 378, 440 Bluetooth
® phone
(audio system)....................... 361
Deleting the call history ........ 375
Making a call......................... 381
Managing speed dials........... 374
Managing the contacts ......... 376
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call .................... 383
Speaking on the phone......... 381
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 459
Making a call......................... 444
Managing the contacts ......... 463
Message function ................. 451
Phone settings ...................... 457
Receiving a call .................... 447
Speaking on the phone......... 448
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light/message..................... 615, 627
Brake assist ............................. 297
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 305 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 312
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
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Cargo capacity ......................... 670
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 338, 410
Chains....................................... 315
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 124
Battery precautions ....... 563, 663
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 399
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 674
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 315
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 664
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Warning message................. 631
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 695
Daytime running light system.................................... 214
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 675
Dimension ................................ 670
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
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DisplayDynamic radar cruise
control................................. 260
Fuel consumption information............................ 98
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 256
Multi-information display ......... 89
Trip information ....................... 90
Warning message ................. 626
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 549
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 114
Back door.............................. 117
Door glasses ......................... 156
Door lock....................... 111, 117
Open door warning buzzer ... 131
Open door warning light/ message ..................... 616, 628
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Side doors............................. 111
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 616
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 144
Driving ...................................... 166 Break-in tips .......................... 167
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 167
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 205
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 315
Driving position memory ........ 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 298 Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning message................. 627
Eco drive mode........................ 205
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 298 Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 131
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 658
Replacing the battery............ 585
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 615
If a warning light turns on .............................. 615
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 626
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 658
If the engine will not start ...... 655
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 657
If the vehicle has
discharged battery.............. 660
If you have a flat tire ............. 642
If you lose your keys ............. 104
If you think something is wrong ................................. 613
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 667
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 605
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 607
If your vehicle overheats....... 664
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