checking oil TOYOTA RAV4 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*.................... P.515
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*....................................... P.551
Replacing the wiper insert ..................................... ............... P.591
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.221
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.221
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.660
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.573
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................ P.664
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ................... P.369
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.573
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.636
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.563
Opening ............................................................................... P.563
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.660
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................ P.653
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.633
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.210
Turn signal lights ............................................. .................. P.204
Parking lights ................................................. .................... P.210
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.210
Side marker lights ............................................. ................. P.210
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............ P.216
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights .................... P.204, 210
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.210
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.200
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.599, Watts: P.668)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
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5677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
engine, 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.660
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp.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.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
A
B
C

5687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.653)
WA R N I N G
■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 level 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
A
B
C

Alphabetical Index715
Electronic sunshade .............. 164Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation ............................. 164
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 622
If a warning light turns on ..... 622
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 633
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 647
If the engin e will not start ..... 645
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 649
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 636
If you lose your keys ............ 646
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 620
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 655
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 615
If your vehicle overheats ...... 653
Emergency flashers ............... 612
Enform App Suite button (Setup screen) .................................. 382
Engine ACC.............................. 195, 199
Compartment ....................... 566
Engine switch ............... 195, 196
Fuel pump shut off system ... 621
Hood..................................... 563
How to start the engine 195, 196
Identification number ............ 659
If the engin e will not start ..... 645
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 612
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 195, 196 Overheating ..........................653
Tachometer.......................82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................662
Checking ..............................568
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Warning light.........................623
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................82, 85
Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil Capacity ...............................660
Checking ..............................566
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Warning light.........................623
Engine switch .................195, 196 Auto power off fun ction .........199
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
Changing the engine switch positions .............................195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................612
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............362
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............362
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................387Entering letters and numbers387
List screen ............................388
Entune Audio buttons overview ...............................................377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function................................363
Warning light.........................624
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................408
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10

Alphabetical Index719
Vanity mirrors ....................... 530
Mobile Assistant ..................... 456 Connectable devices and avail-able functions ..................... 456
Mobile Assistant operation ... 456
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation ................................... 161
Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation ............................. 161
Warning message ................ 162
Mud & Sand mode .................. 355
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display ... 93
Changing the display.............. 90
Display contents ..................... 89
Driving informatio n display ..... 91
Driving support system informa- tion display ........................... 93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 252
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 92
Intuitive parking assist-sensor
........................................... 272
Language ....................... 96, 682
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .... 244
Menu icons ............................. 90
Meter control switches ........... 90
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 93
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 230
Pop-up display ....................... 96
Settings .......................... 94, 682
Suggestion function................ 98
Tire pressure ........................ 576
Units ............................... 96, 682
Vehicle information display..... 93
Warning message display ...... 98
Warning messages............... 633
Multi-terrain Select ................. 355N
Navigation system-linked display .................................................93
Noise from under ve hicle...........8
Normal mode...................353, 356
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Odometer.............................82, 85
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch ...........84, 88
“ODO TRIP”switch .............84, 88
Oil Engine oil..............................660
Rear differential oil................663
Transfer oil............................663
Opener Back door ..................... 117, 119
Fuel filler door.......................222
Hood .....................................563
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............599
Wattage ................................668
Outside rear view mirrors ......156 Adjusting and folding ............156
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....263
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................505, 512
Outside temperature display .83, 87
Overheating.............................653
P
Panic mode .............................105
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................164
Warning message.................166
Panoramic view monitor ........315 Camera switch......................317
Checking around the vehicle 320

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Valet mode setting ................ 416
Vehicle settings screen ........ 415
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 362
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 516
Voice button (Setup screen) 382, 414
Voice command system......... 450 Using the voice command sys-tem ..................................... 450
Voice command system opera- tion ..................................... 451
Voice settings ......................... 414 Displaying the voice settings screen ................................ 414
Voice settings screen ........... 414
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 362
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 258
Brake hold ............................ 627
Brake Override System ........ 627
Brake system ....................... 622
Downshifting......................... 203
Drive-Start Control ............... 627
Electric power steering ......... 624
High coolant temperature ..... 623
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 625
Intuitive parking assist .......... 272
Low engine oil pressure ....... 623
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 238
LTA indicator ......................... 625
Open door ............................ 113
Open hood ........................... 113
Open window ....................... 159
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 626
Pre-collision warning ............ 230
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 263 RCTA OFF indicator .............626
Seat belt reminder ........628, 629
Vehicle sway warning ...........243
Warning lights ABS ......................................624
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................627
Brake Override System ........627
Brake system ........................622
Charging system ..................622
Drive-Start Control ................627
Electric power steering .........624
Engine ..................................623
High coolant temperature .....623
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................625
Low engine oil pressure .......623
Low fuel level........................628
LTA indicator .........................625
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....623
Parking brake indicator.........628
PCS warning light .................624
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
...........................................627
PKSB OFF indicator .............626
RCTA OFF indicator .............626
Seat belt reminder light 628, 629
Slip indicator .........................626
SRS ......................................623
Stop & Start cancel indicator 625
Tire pressure ...... ..................629
Warning messages .................633
Washer Checking ..............................572
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................572, 633
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................369
Switch ...........................216, 219
Washing and waxing ..............550
Weight Cargo capacity .............178, 181