battery replacement TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
● If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
Use a 12-volt battery designed for this vehicle. Failure to do so may cause
gas (hydrogen) to enter the passenger compartment, causing a fire or
explosion.
For replacement of the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When disconnecting th e 12-volt battery
NOTICE
■When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is operating.
Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
Do not disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal on the body side. The disconnected
negative (-) terminal may touch the posi-
tive (+) terminal, which may cause a
short and result in death or serious injury.

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6159-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C):12.0 V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transaxle
Fluid
capacity
*
Front4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Rear1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transaxle fluid type
Using transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up of your transaxle accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the transaxle of your vehicle.