run flat TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.445
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1............................. P.457
Precautions against car wash ................................... ...................... P.489
Replacing the wiper insert..................................... .......................... P.539
Fuel filler door ............................................... ................................ P.342
Refueling method ............................................... ............................. P.342
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................... ......................... P.620
Charging port .................................................. .............................. P.105
Charging method ................................................ ............................ P.127
Tires .......................................................... ..................................... P.509
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.624
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ .............................. P.445
Checking/rotation/tire pressu re warning system ............................. P.509
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................... P.582, 593
Hood ........................................................... .................................... P.498
Opening ........................................................ .................................. P.498
Engine oil ..................................................... ................................... P.621
Coping with overheat ........................................... ........................... P.611
Warning messages ............................................... .......................... P.578
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........ ... P.332
Turn signal lights ............................................. ............................. P.325
Front fog lights............................................... ............................... P.337
Tail lights .................................................... ................................... P.332
Tail lights .................................................... ................................... P.332
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .................................. ............................ P.321
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.548, Watts: P.626)
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5127-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
3Press or of the meter
control switches on the steering
wheel and select .
4 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold .
5 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
6 Press or to select “Set-
ting Unit”.
7 Press or to select the
desired unit and then press .
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure w arning system does
not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation
pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after the
power switch is turned to ON. It may also take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressu re after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.
●Tire inflation pre ssure changes with
temperature. The displayed values may also be different from the values
measured using a tire pressure
gauge.
■Situations in which the tire pres - sure warning system may not oper -
ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pres -
sure warning system may not operate
properly. • If non-genuine Toyota wheels are
used.
• A tire has been r eplaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment)
tire.
• A tire has been r eplaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supporte d run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint tha t affects the radio
wave signals is installed. • If there is a lot of snow or ice on the
vehicle, particularly around the wheels
or wheel housings. • If the tire inflation pressure is
extremely higher t han the specified
level. • If wheels without tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning
computer.
●Performance may be affected in the
following situations. • Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large dis -
play, airport or ot her facility that gen- erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
• When carrying a port able radio, cellu-
lar phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
If tire position information is not cor -
rectly displayed due to the radio wave conditions, the display may be cor -
rected by driving and changing the
radio wave conditions.
●When the vehicle is parked, the time

5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
5Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake
function. (if equipped): →P.420
If the hybrid system d oes not start, turn
the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( →P.327)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
→ P.323
■While towing
If the hybrid system is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and
braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench (if equipped)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the deck under tray. ( →P.583, 594)
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con -
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 High coolant temperature warn-
ing light flashes or come on
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow -
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli -
able repairer as soon as possi -
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms