mileage TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Warranty And Maintenance Guide

B
oth Toyota and your Toyota dealer
are dedicated to serving your
automotive needs. Your complete
satisfaction is our first priority. Should you
have a problem or concern — either
during or after the warranty period —
please take the following steps to ensure
the quickest possible response:
Step 1
Discuss the situation with a dealership
manager, such as the service manager or
customer relations manager. In most
cases, a satisfactory solution can be
reached at this step.
Step 2
If the dealership does not address your
concern to your satisfaction, call the
Toyota Customer Experience Center at
(800) 331-4331.
Please have the following information
ready when you call:
• Your Toyota’s vehicle identification
number
(located on the driver’s side
corner of the dashboard, under the
window)
• Current mileage on your vehicle
• Name of your Toyota dealership
A Toyota customer relations representative
will assist you in working with the
dealership to find a satisfactory solution.
Step 3
If your concern has still not been resolved
to your satisfaction, Toyota offers
additional assistance through the Dispute
Settlement Program, a dispute resolution
program administered by the National
Center for Dispute Settlement. The
purpose of the Dispute Settlement
Program is to resolve disputes through
arbitration — a process by which two
parties authorize an independent third
party to hear and resolve a dispute. The
program is informal and free of charge. To
request that your case be reviewed
through the program, complete the
customer claim form in the
Owner’s
Warranty Rights Notification
booklet
(found in your glove box) and mail it to:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P.O. Box 688
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
If you would like to request a customer
claim form, call the Toyota Customer
Experience Center at (800) 331-4331.
When you call, please have your vehicle
identification number, the current mileage
on your Toyota and the names of your
selling and servicing dealerships.
If You Need Assistance
INTRODUCTION
Introduction5

WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and
wheel balancing, which are covered for
12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Traction Battery Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of the components listed
here and supplied by Toyota, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What Is
Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
•Traction battery (lithium-ion battery)
Coverage is for 96 months or
100,000 miles, whichever occurs first
regardless of charge mode.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed in
the next column and supplied by Toyota,
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. EV Unit
•
EV charger
• EV gateway control ECU
• EV traction motor assembly
• Power management control ECU
• Thermal control ECU
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity
joints, front hub and bearings, seals and
gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Corrosion Perforation Warranty
This warranty covers repair or replacement
of any original body panel that develops
perforation from corrosion (rust-through),
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of
mileage.
For information on how to protect your
vehicle from corrosion, see the section
entitled “Corrosion Prevention and
Appearance Care” in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to
failure of a warranted part, towing service
to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership
is covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover damage or
failures resulting directly or indirectly from
any of the following:
•Fire, accidents or theft
• Abuse or negligence
• Misuse — for example, racing or
overloading
• Improper repairs
• Alteration or tampering, including
installation

of non-Genuine Toyota
Accessories
• Lack of or improper maintenance,
including

use of fluids other than
those specified in the
Owner’s Manual
• Installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Parts
• Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road
debris

(including stone chips), rail
dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms,
lightning and other environmental
conditions
• Water contamination
• Use of incompatible charging device
• Neglecting to follow correct charging
procedure
This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty
provided by the tire manufacturer. See
page 17.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Gradual Capacity Reduction of
Traction Battery
Traction battery capacity (the ability to
hold a charge) gradually reduces with time
and use. This is a natural characteristic of
lithium-ion batteries. The extent at which
capacity is reduced changes drastically
depending on the environment (ambient
temperature, etc.) and usage conditions
such as how the vehicle is driven and how
the traction battery is charged. Reduction
of traction battery capacity isNOTcovered
under warranty. In order to lessen the
possibility of capacity reduction, follow the
directions listed in the
Owner’s Manual
under “Capacity Reduction of the Traction
Battery.”
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and
other deterioration caused by normal wear
and tear.
Maintenance Expense
Normal maintenance services such as:
• Replacement of fluids and filters
• Lubrication
• Cleaning and polishing
• Replacement of worn wiper blades
and

brake pads/linings
Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the odometer
has been altered so that actual vehicle
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued a
“salvage” title or similar title under any
state’s law; or has ever been declared a
“total loss” or equivalent by a financial
institution or insurer, such as by payment
for a claim in lieu of repairs because the
cost of repairs exceeded the cash value of
the vehicle.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure. Such
damages include but are not limited to
inconvenience; the cost of transportation,
telephone calls and lodging; the loss of
personal or commercial property; and the
loss of pay or revenue.
Disclaimer of Extra Expenses and
Damages
The performance of necessary repairs
and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under this warranty or any
implied warranty. Toyota does not
authorize any person to create for it
any other obligation or liability in
connection with this vehicle. Toyota
shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from
breach of this written warranty or any
implied warranty. Any implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited to the
duration of this written warranty,
except in states where this limitation is
not allowed.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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GENERAL INFORMATION
You are responsible for ensuring that your
Toyota is operated and maintained
according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manualand this booklet.
You should keep detailed records of
vehicle maintenance, since under some
circumstances they may be required for
warranty coverage. These records should
include date of service, mileage at time of
service and a description of service
performed and/or parts installed. For your
convenience, a maintenance log is
included in this booklet. If you sell your
vehicle, you should give your maintenance
records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have records to
show that you maintained your vehicle.
However, damage or failures caused by
lack of proper maintenance are not
covered under warranty.
WHERE TO GO FOR
MAINTENANCE
You may have maintenance performed on
your vehicle by any qualified person or
facility. However, Toyota recommends
having maintenance performed by an
authorized RAV4 EV Toyota dealership.
Powertrain and high voltage component
service or repairs should be performed by
an authorized RAV4 EV Toyota dealership
in accordance with the safety precautions
discussed at the beginning of this booklet.
In addition, software updates may be
available during your scheduled
maintenance visit and can only be installed
by an authorized RAV4 EV Toyota
dealership.
RAV4 EV authorized Toyota dealerships
have technicians who are specially trained
to maintain and repair Toyota RAV4 EV
vehicles. They stay current on the latest
service information through Toyota
technical bulletins, service publications
and training courses. They are also
certified through the Toyota Certification
Program, which involves a series of
rigorous written examinations. Feel free to
ask the Toyota dealership to show you
their technicians’ credentials.
You can be confident you’re getting the
best possible service for your vehicle
when you take it to an authorized RAV4
EV Toyota dealership.
Operation and Maintenance
WARRANTY
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IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to the
recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty
coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance,
including date of service, mileage at time
of service and a description of service
and/or parts installation performed. The
scheduled maintenance log in this booklet
can help you document this information. If
you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your
maintenance records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have records to
show that you maintained your vehicle.
However, damage or failure caused by lack
of proper maintenance are not covered
under warranty.
Maintenance Providers
Maintenance and repair services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a
Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failure
caused by improper maintenance or
repairs are not covered under warranty.
Dealer-Recommended
Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or more
maintenance services than those listed in
the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to
maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your
dealer to explain any recommended
maintenance not included in the scheduled
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota
warranty coverages, see the Warranty
Information portion of this booklet.
Maintaining Your Warranty
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MAINTENANCE

R
egular maintenance is essential to
obtaining the highest level of
performance from your Toyota. It
can also increase your vehicle’s resale
value. This booklet presents Toyota’s
maintenance recommendations in
convenient checklists, so you can easily
see what type of maintenance your vehicle
needs and document that the work was
performed.
To ensure that your vehicle receives
first-quality service and parts, Toyota
recommends having maintenance
performed by an authorized Toyota
dealership. Toyota dealership technicians
are experts on Toyota vehicles, and they
use Genuine Toyota Parts designed to your
vehicle’s exact specifications. When you
go to a Toyota dealership, you can be
confident that they will use Genuine Toyota
parts and have Toyota-trained technicians.
Miles or Months?
Toyota recommends obtaining scheduled
maintenance for your vehicle every
5,000 miles or six months, whichever
comes first.
For example:
• If you drive 5,000 miles in less than
six
months, you should obtain
maintenance at 5,000 miles- don’t
wait until six months. •
If at six months you have driven less
than

5,000 miles, you should obtain
maintenance at six months- don’t
wait until 5,000 miles.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage
so that you obtain maintenance when
recommended. If you are a low-mileage
driver, mark your calendar to remind
yourself to obtain maintenance every six
months.
Documenting Your Investment
To help you verify that you’ve invested in
proper maintenance, each maintenance
checklist includes space for your Toyota
dealership to certify that you obtained
Genuine Toyota Service for your vehicle.
The dealership may mark the dealer
service verification area with the following
stamp (which may be customized with the
dealership’s name):
Using the Maintenance Log Charts
24Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE

T
he following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
items that should be performed on your
vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item should be performed. Please
note that many maintenance items should
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
For further information on maintenance
items you can perform yourself, see
the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care”
and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of the
Owner’s Manual.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage
ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Battery Coolant
Replace at specified intervals. When
performing inspections, check that the
battery coolant level is between the FULL
and LOW lines on the see-through
reservoir tank.
Notice: A qualified technician should
perform this operation.
• Only use  Zerex G 48 orGlysantin G
48. The dilution ratio for both Zerex
G48 and Glysantin G 48 is 50%coolant and 50% deionized water.
Therefore, dilution is needed when
coolant in the vehicle is added.
• Do not use TOYOTA Super Long Life
Coolant

(SLLC) or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology.
• To prevent foreign matter such as
dust

or dirt from entering the cooling
system, make sure to confirm that the
container used to add coolant is clean
and free of foreign matter such as
dust or dirt.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these
operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake
Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and
drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check
the pads for excessive wear and the discs
for runout, excessive wear and fluid
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
42Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE

Model
In-service date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification
MAINTENANCE
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