checking oil TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

17Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ...................................... P.377
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................... P.525
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*....................................... P.563
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ............... P.610
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.240
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.240
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.677
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.586
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................ P.681
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ................... P.377
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*................. P.586
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.651
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.575
Opening ............................................................................... P.575
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.678
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................ P.670
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.647
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.229
Turn signal lights ............................................. .................. P.223
Parking lights ................................................. .................... P.229
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.229
Side marker lights ............................................. ................. P.229
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............ P.235
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights .................... P.223, 229
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.229
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.618, Watts: P.684)
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G
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K
L
M
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5797-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
■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.678
 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.
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B
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5807-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will
be consumed while driving. In the
following situatio ns, oil consump-
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 hybrid system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoir
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 le vel 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

Alphabetical Index729
Battery-saving function......... 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 663
Replacing the battery ........... 613
Electronic sunshade .............. 182 Jam protection function ........ 183
Operation ............................. 182
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 636
If a warning light turns on ..... 636
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 647
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 665
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 663
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 662
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 660
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 630
If you have a flat tire ............. 651
If you lose your keys ............ 661
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 635
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 674
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 629
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 631
If your vehicle overheats ...... 670
Emergency flashers ............... 628
Energy monitor ....................... 113
Engine Compartment ....................... 578
Hood..................................... 575
Identification number ............ 677
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 679
Checking .............................. 580 Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................377
Warning light.........................637
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................94, 98
Engine oil Capacity ...............................678
Checking ..............................578
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................377
Warning light.........................637
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............368
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............368
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................395Entering letters and numbers395
List screen ............................396
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................369
Warning light.........................638
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................418
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................417
EV drive mode.........................217
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
EV indicator...............................73
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Flat tire.....................................651 Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................589
Floor mats .................................28
Fluid Brake ............................582, 681
Hybrid transmission ..............680
Rear differential ....................680
Washer .................................583
FM ............................................435
Fog lights

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Vanity lights .......................... 542
Wattage ................................ 684
Vanity mirrors ......................... 542
Vehicle button (Setup screen)390
Vehicle data recordings ............. 9
Vehicle identifi cation number676
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 368
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 527
Voice button (Setup screen) .. 390
Voice command system......... 468 Voice command system opera-tion ..................................... 469
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 368
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Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 276
Brake hold ............................ 641
Brake Override System ........ 641
Brake system ....................... 636
Downshifting......................... 222
Drive-Start Control ............... 641
Electric power steering ......... 638
High coolant temperature ..... 637
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 639
Intuitive parking assist .......... 290
Low engine oil pressure ....... 637
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 257
LTA indicator ......................... 639
Open door ............................ 132
Open hood ........................... 132
Open window ....................... 177
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 640
Pre-collision warning ............ 249
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 281
RCTA OFF indicator ............. 640 Seat belt reminder ................643
Vehicle sway warning ...........261
Warning lights ABS ......................................638
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................641
Brake Override System ........641
Brake system ........................636
Charging system ..................636
Drive-Start Control ................641
Electric power steering .........638
Engine ..................................637
High coolant temperature .....637
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................639
Low engine oil pressure .......637
Low fuel level........................642
LTA indicator .........................639
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....637
Parking brake indicator.........642
PCS warning light .................639
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................641
PKSB OFF indicator .............640
RCTA OFF indicator .............640
Seat belt reminder light ........643
Slip indicator .........................640
SRS ......................................638
Tire pressure ...... ..................642
Warning messages .................647
Washer Checking ..............................583
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................583, 647
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................377
Switch ...........................235, 238
Washing and waxing ..............562
Weight Cargo capacity .............196, 199
Load limits ............................199
Weight ..................................676