TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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Right side luggage compartment
Open the deck board. (P.426)
Push claw and to completely
release the lock, and then lift up the
cover.
3Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse
of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
AB
A
B
A
B

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Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
QAfter a fuse is replaced
OWhen installing the lid, make sure that
the tab is installed securely.
OIf the lights do not turn on even after
the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. ( P.491)
OIf the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QIf there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect-
ing the wiring harness from damage.
QWhen replacing an electronic com- ponent, such as a lights, etc.
Toyota recommends that you use genu-
ine Toyota products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are con-nected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-able.
A
B
WARNING
QTo prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
ONever use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indi-
cated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
OAlways use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.Never replace a fuse with a wire,
even as a temporary fix.
ODo not modify the fuses or fuse
boxes.
NOTICE
QBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
QTo prevent damage to the engine compartment fuse box cover
When opening the fuse box, com- pletely release the claw locks before lifting up the cover. Otherwise, the
claws may be damaged.

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Check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. ( P.565)
Outside rear view mirrors
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Rear
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
QLights that need to be
replaced by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
 Headlights
 Front turn signal lights
 Daytime running lights
 Front position lights
 Front fog lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear fog light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
QLED lights
The lights other than the following lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer to have the light replaced.
ORear turn signal lights
Light bulbs
You may replace the following
bulbs by yourself. The diffi-
culty level of replacement var-
ies depending on the bulb. As
there is a danger that compo-
nents may be damaged, we
recommend that replacement
is carried out by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb location
A
A
B

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OBack-up lights
OOuter foot lights (if equipped)
QCondensation build-up on the
inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on
the inside of the light lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for more information in the fol-
lowing situations:
OLarge drops of water have built up on
the inside of the lens.
OWater has built up inside the light.
QWhen replacing an electronic com-
ponent, such as a lights, etc.
P.490
QRear turn signal lights
1Open the back door and remove
the cover.
2Remove the screws and remove
the light unit.
Remove the light unit by pulling it
directly backward from the rear of the vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4Remove the light bulb.
5Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the light
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unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
6Align 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 completely
secured.
7Reinstall the screws.
8Reinstall the cover.
QBack-up lights
1Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage to the cover, pro-
tect the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before

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turning the bulb base.
3Remove the light bulb.
4Install a new light bulb.
5Install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
Secure the cord with the clip back again after installing the bulb base.
6Reinstall the cover.
QOuter foot lights (if equipped)
1Press the upper part of the out-
side rear view mirror to tilt the
mirror face upward, and discon-
nect the four tabs behind the
mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you, and dis-
connect two tabs at a time.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do not

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drop the mirror.
2Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and remove
the mirror.
Make sure to check the connectors, to
avoid connecting upside down when
reinstalling.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do not
drop the mirror.
3Disconnect the tabs behind the
mirror cover, and remove the
mirror cover.
4Fold the mirror before removing
the light unit.
5Remove the light unit.
Remove the two screws, and disen-
gage the two tabs with a flat-head
screwdriver.
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damage the tabs.
6Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the cord from the clip before
turning the bulb base.
7Remove the light bulb.
8Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning
the bulb base clockwise.
Secure the cord with the clip back again
after installing the bulb base.
9Install the light unit.
Make sure that the two tabs of the light
unit are engaged securely, and install

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the two screws.
10Extend the mirror.
11Install the mirror cover.12Reconnect the connectors of the
mirror.
13Align the tabs, and secure the
mirror by pushing in each diago-
nally-opposite pair of tabs in
order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in order as
shown in the illustration, and push them
in until a click is heard.
If you do not hear the click, do not force
the tabs in. Instead, remove the mirror
and check that the tabs are aligned.

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WARNING
QReplacing light bulb
OTurn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the light. The bulb become very hot and may
cause burns.
ODo 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.
OFully install light bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit. This
may damage the light or cause con- densation to build up on the lens.
ODo not attempt to repair or disas-semble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
QTo prevent damage or fire
OMake sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
OCheck the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat
damage.