TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

6217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Front side marker lights
(type A)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.■Front side marker lights
(type B)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

6227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Fog lights (if equipped)
1 To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel.
2 Remove the screws. 3
Remove the screws and
clips, partly remove the
fender liner.
4 Unplug the connector
5 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

6237-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
6Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
7 Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
front fog lights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
8Reinstall the fender liner.
9 Reinstall the screws.
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.

6247-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2Remove the securing screws
and remove the unit.
Remove the lamp assembly by pull-
ing it directly backward from the
rear of the vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
6 Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the pin on the light unit fit into
the hole.
Confirm that the light unit is com-
pletely secured.
7Reinstall the screws.

6257-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
8Reinstall the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the cover,
protect the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before turning the bulb base.
3
Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
Secure the cord wit h the clip back

6267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
again after installin g the bulb base.
6Reinstall the cover.
WA R N I N G
■Replacing light bulb
●Tu rn o ff t he ligh t. D o n ot a tte m pt
to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the light.
The bulb become very hot and
may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion
of the light bulb with bare
hands. When it is unavoidable
to hold the glass portion, use
and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and
oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or
crack.
●Fully install light bulb and any
parts used to secure it. Failure
to do so may result in heat dam-
age, fire, or water entering the
light unit. This may damage the
light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may res ult in death or
serious injury due to electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated
and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb
before installing to prevent heat
damage.

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8
8
When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 628
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 629
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................ 630
8-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 631
If you think something is wrong ........................ 635
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 636
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 647
If you have a flat tire.... 651
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 660
If you lose your keys ... 661
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................. 662
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehi-
cles with smart key sys-
tem) ........................... 663
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ..................... 665
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 670If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 674

6288-1. Essential information
8-1.Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
hybrid system is not operating
(while the “READY” indicator is
not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-
tery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximately 20 minutes. To
manually turn the emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice. (The emergency flashers
may not turn on automatically
depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the colli- sion.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions

6298-1. Essential information
8
When trouble arises
1Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the hybrid sys-
tem:
Vehicles without smart key
system
Turn the power switch to ACC.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem
Press and hold the power switch for
2 consecutive seconds or more, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
5Stop the vehicle in a safe
place by the road.
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle
WA R N I N G
■If the hybrid system has to be
turned off while driving
●Power assist for the steering
wheel will be lost, making the
steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible
before turning off the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Vehicles without smart key sys-
tem: Never atte mpt to remove
the key, as doing so will lock the
steering wheel.

6308-1. Essential information
Remove the seat belt first.
 If the door can be opened,
open the door and exit the
vehicle.
 If the door can not be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the win-
dow.
 If the window can not be
opened using the power win-
dow switch, remain calm, wait
until the water level inside the
vehicle rises to the point that
the water pressure inside of
the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehi-
cle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.
If the vehicle is
trapped in rising water
In the event the vehicle is
submerged in water, remain
calm and perform the fol-
lowing.
WA R N I N G
■Using an emergency hammer*
for emergency escape
The front side windows and rear
side windows, as well as the rear
window can be shattered with an
emergency hammer
* used for
emergency escape. However, an
emergency hammer can not shat-
ter the windshield as it is lami-
nated glass.
*: Contact your Toyota dealer, or
aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for furt her information
about an emergency hammer.
■Escaping the vehicle from the
window
There are cases where escaping
the vehicle from the window is not
possible due to seating position,
passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency ham-
mer, consider your seat location
and the size of the window open-
ing to ensure that the opening is
accessible and large enough to
escape.