oil level TOYOTA RAV4 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

6TABLE OF CONTENTS
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ...... 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 618
If the vehicle is trapped in ris- ing water...................... 619
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed........................... 621
If you think something is wrong .......................... 626
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 627
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 628
If a warning message is dis- played.......................... 639
If you have a flat tire...... 642
If the engine will not start 651
If you lose your keys ..... 653
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 653
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ....................... 655
If your vehicle overheats 659
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................... 6619-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 664
Fuel information............. 676
Tire information ............. 678
9-2. Customization Customizable features... 688
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ............ 699
10-1.For owners Reporting safet y defects for
U.S. owners ................. 702
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 703
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ........................ 704
What to do if... (Troubleshoot- ing) ............................. 714
Alphabetical Index ........ 717
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index

782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the
engine switch is turned to ON to
(Yellow)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 (  P.628)
Charging system
warning light
*1
(  P.628)
High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
*2
(  P.629)
Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light
*2
(  P.629)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.629)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.629)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.629)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.630)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.630)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning
light
*1 ( P.630)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1
(  P.630)
(Orange)
LTA i n d i c a t o r
( P.631)
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator
*1 (if
equipped) (P.631)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3 (if
equipped) ( P.631)
PKSB OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.632)
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1
(if equipped) ( P.632)
Slip indicator light
*1
(  P.632)
Brake Override Sys-
tem/Drive-Start Con-
trol/PKSB (if
equipped) warning
light
*2 (  P.633)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated
indicator
*1 ( P.633)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.634)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.634)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.634)
Low fuel level warn-
ing light ( P.634)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light
(  P.635)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light (if
equipped) ( P.635)

2444-5. Using the driving support systems
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
*1
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*2. (When a
white [yellow] line or course*2 is
recognized on only one side, the
system will operat e only for the
recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approxi-
mately 9.8 ft. ( 3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
(Vehicles with Blin d Spot Monitor:
Except when another vehicle is in
the lane on the side where the
turn signal was operated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are
detected. ( P.246)
*1: The function opera tes even if the
vehicle speed is less than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
when the lane centering function
is operating.
*2: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb
●Steering assist function
This function oper ates when all of
the following conditions are met in
addition to the operation conditions
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in the
screen of the mu lti-information
display is set to “ON”. ( P. 8 9 )
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. ( P.245)
●Vehicle sway warning function This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the
screen of the multi-information
display is set to “ON”. ( P. 8 9 )
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P.246)
●Lane centering function
This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and
“Lane Center” in the screen of
the multi-information display are
set to “ON”. ( P. 8 9 )
• This function recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or the position
of a preceding v ehicle (except
when the preceding vehicle is
small, such as a motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed ran ge is operating
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi-
mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P.246)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are
not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning
is not displayed. ( P.245)
• The vehicle is being driven in the
center of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating.

3674-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
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
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay 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.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

5657-2. Maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the
reminder light or message.
To reset the remin der light or mes-
sage, follow the procedure
described below:
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
on the multi-information display.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”. Then press
.
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press .
4 Select “Yes” and press .
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.
WA R N I N G
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure
that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance
checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.579)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
( P.577)
Engine coolant
Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct
level? ( P.576)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
( P.574)

5697-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure as
given in these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery con-
dition
( P.579)•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid
level
( P.577)
• FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE
J1704
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake
fluid)
Engine cool-
ant level
( P.576)
• “Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil
level
( P.574)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses
( P.607)• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
ItemsParts and tools

5747-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse boxes (P.607)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.575)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.574)
Battery ( P.579)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P.577)
Radiator ( P.577)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.577)
Washer fluid tank ( P.580)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.576)
With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
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5757-3. 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.666
 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.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
A
B
C

5767-3. 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.659)
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

6408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
sumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is
shown, follow the instructions
(  P.659).
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop t he vehicle in a
safe place and co ntact your Toy-
ota dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “High Transmission Fluid Temp”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
•“Braking Power Low”
■If “Shift to P when Parked” is
shown
Message is displayed when the
driver’s door is opened without turn-
ing the engine switch to OFF with
the shift lever in any position other
than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine,
increase the engin e speed slightly
and maintain that level for approxi-
mately 5 minutes to recharge the
battery.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil le vel may be low.
Check the level o f the engine oil,
and add engine oil if necessary. This
message may be displayed if the
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move
the vehicle to a l evel surface and
check if the message disappears.
■If “Maintenance Required
Soon” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance
according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule
* should
be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500
miles (7200 km) after the message
has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the m essage after the
maintenance is performed.
(  P.565)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is shown
Indicates that all maintenance is
required to correspond to the driven
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000
miles (8000 km) after the message
has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
Perform the necessary mainte-
nance. Please reset the message
after the maintenance is performed.
(  P.565)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your
vehicle.