gas type TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

2404-4. Refueling
4-4.Refueling
Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power
switch to OFF.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P. 6 8 5
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded
gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling,
your vehicle has a fuel tank opening
that only acco mmodates the spe-
cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank
cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle
has a special structure,
which requires a reduction
in fuel tank pressure before
refueling. After the opener
switch has been pressed, it
will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for
refueling.
Before refueling the vehi-
cle
WA R N I N G
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions
while refueling the vehicle. Failure
to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and
before opening the fuel door,
touch an unpainted metal sur-
face to discharge any static
electricity. It is important to dis-
charge static electricity before
refueling because sparks result-
ing from static electricity can
cause fuel vapors to ignite while
refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the
fuel tank cap and turn it slowly
to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be
heard when the f uel tank cap is
loosened. Wait until the sound
cannot be heard before fully
removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may
spray out of the filler neck and
cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has
not discharged static electricity
from their body to come close to
an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that
are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to
ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or
touch any person or object that
is statically charged. This may
cause static electricity to build
up, resulting in a possible igni-
tion hazard.

5667-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the f ollowing types
of detergent, as they may dis-
color the vehicle interior or
cause streaks or damage to
painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or
gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-
tions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu- tions, such as thinner, benzene,
and alcohol
●Do not use a polish wax or pol-
ish cleaner. The instrument
panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be dam-
aged.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to
direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in
the shade, especially during
summer.
●Do not place items made of
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax
on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the v ehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the
audio system may be damaged if
water comes into contact with
electrical components such as the
audio system abov e or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may
also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. ( P.243)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
window
●Do not use a gla ss cleaner to
clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires.
Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe
the window clean. Wipe the win-
dow in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires.
●Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires.
Cleaning the leather areas

6688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
same as the previous one (LN1), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (45Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(285A) or greater.
Type B:
Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN1), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (45Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(286A) or greater.
Type C:
Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (55Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(345A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt bat-
tery cannot be pr operly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time period where the
vehicle is not used is a short time,
the 12-volt battery may discharge
and hybrid system may not be
able to start.
●Use a ventilation t ype calcium bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery with a han-
dle. If a 12-volt b attery without a
handle is used, removal is more
difficult.
●When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery:  P. 5 8 5
●After exchanging, firmly attach the
following items to the exhaust hole
of the 12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery
before exchangi ng and confirm
that it is firmly connected to the
hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug
included with the 12-volt battery
exchanged or the one installed on
the battery prior to the exchange.
(Depending on the 12-volt battery
to be exchanged, the exhaust hole
may be plugged.) For details, consult your Toyota
dealer.
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle
WA R N I N G
■When removing the battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-)
terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-
minal contacts any metal in the
surrounding area when the posi-
tive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire
in addition to ele ctrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires
or explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of
the jumper cable connected to
the “+” terminal to come into
contact with any other parts or
metal surfaces in the area, such
as brackets or unpainted metal.
A
B
C

6779-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FXS)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line , 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44  4.07 in. (87.5  103.4 mm)
Displacement151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)

6799-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability.
Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher
viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is ne cessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
A
Cooling system
Capacity*Gasoline engine7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp. qt.)
Power control unit2.1 qt. (2.0 L, 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
colbased non-silic ate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

6869-1. Specifications
of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your
emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
the instrument cluster may come on.
If this happens, contact your Toyota
dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light
knocking for a short time while
accelerating or driving uphill. This
is normal and there is no need for
concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use impro per fuels. If
improper fuels are used, the
engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause
damage to your vehicle’s three-
way catalytic converters caus-
ing the emission control system
to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than
the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel
system damage or vehicle per-
formance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with
an octane number or rating
lower than the l evel previously
stated will cause persistent
heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine
damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knock-
ing, etc.) is encountered after
using a different type of fuel, dis-
continue the use of that type of
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to s pill gasohol. It
can damage your vehicle’s paint.

730Alphabetical Index
Replacing light bulbs ............ 618
Switch................................... 235
Wattage ................................ 684
Footwell lights ..... ................... 530
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 643
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 45
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 229
Front seat heaters .................. 527
Front seats .............................. 154 Adjustment ........................... 154
Cleaning ............................... 565
Correct driving posture ........... 29
Driving position memory....... 157
Head restraints ..................... 160
Memory recall function ......... 158
Seat heaters ......................... 527
Seat position memory .......... 157
Seat ventilators .................... 527
Front side marker lights ........ 229 Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 618
Wattage ................................ 684
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 618
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 684
Fuel Capacity ............................... 677
Fuel gauge ....................... 94, 98
Gas station information ........ 744
Information ........................... 685
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ............................. 677, 685
Warning light ........................ 642
Fuel consumption information Average fuel consumption.... 119
Current fuel consumption ..... 119
Fuel filler door ..... ................... 241 If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ...............................662
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge...........................94, 98
Fuses .......................................616
G
Garage door opene r ...............552
Gas station information .........744
Gauges ................................94, 98
General button (Setup screen) .......................................390, 424
General settings .....................424 Displaying the general settings screen.................................424
General settings screen .......424
Glove box ................................533
H
Hands-free system .................475
Headlights ...............................229 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic headlight leveling sys- tem .....................................230
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............618
Wattage ................................684
Head restraints .......................160
Heated steering wheel............527
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................520
Heated steering wheel..........527
Outside rear view mirrors .....522
Seat heaters ....... ..................527
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............618
Hill-start assist control...........368

744
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.575)
Power back door switch
* (  P.138)
Fuel filler door opener switch ( P.241)
Fuel filler door ( P.241)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.681)
Hood lock release lever ( P.575)
*: Vehicles with power back door
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP. 6 7 7
Cold tire infl ation pressureP. 6 8 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference)P. 6 7 8
Engine oil typeP. 6 7 8
A
B
C
D
E
F