bulb TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
system
Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
IndexSearch by symptom
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 406
Remote Air Conditioning System
.......................................... 414
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heaters
and ventilators/Rear seat heat-
ers..................................... 416
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 419
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 422
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 426
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 430
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 442
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 445
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 448
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 450
Hood ................................... 452
Positioning a floor jack ........ 453
Engine compartment........... 455
12-volt battery ..................... 460
Tires .................................... 463
Tire inflation pressure ......... 472
Wheels ................................ 473
Air conditioning filter ........... 475
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 479
Wiper insert replacement .... 482
Electronic key battery ......... 486
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 488
Light bulbs .......................... 491
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 500
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 501
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................... 503
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 506
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 508
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 518
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ............. 522
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) .................. 533
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.398
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1............................. P.411
Precautions against car wash ......................................................... P.443
Replacing the wiper insert............................................................... P.482
Fuel filler door ............................................................................... P.298
Refueling method ............................................................................ P.298
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ............................................................ P.560
Charging port ................................................................................ P.105
Charging method ............................................................................ P.126
Tires ............................................................................................... P.463
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.564
Winter tires/tire chain ...................................................................... P.398
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................. P.463
Coping with flat tires................................................................ P.522, 533
Hood ............................................................................................... P.452
Opening .......................................................................................... P.452
Engine oil ........................................................................................ P.561
Coping with overheat ...................................................................... P.551
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........... P.288
Turn signal lights .......................................................................... P.281
Front fog lights.............................................................................. P.293
Stop lights/tail lights..................................................................... P.288
Tail lights ....................................................................................... P.288
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................. P.277
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.491, Watts: P.565)
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5-2. Driving procedures
Driving
QS mode
OYou can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine braking force.
OA lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine braking
force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
OTo prevent the engine from over-rev-ving, upshifting may automatically
occur when the shift range is 3 or lower.
OWhen the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift range to 6.
QDownshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per- formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some cir- cumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (if equipped) is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
QIf the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the
transmission system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. (In this situation, the transmission will oper-
ate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
QTurn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
QIf the indicator flashes faster than
usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 442
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 445
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 448
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 450
Hood ................................. 452
Positioning a floor jack...... 453
Engine compartment ........ 455
12-volt battery ................... 460
Tires.................................. 463
Tire inflation pressure ....... 472
Wheels.............................. 473
Air conditioning filter ......... 475
Cleaning the DC/DC Con-
verter air intake vent and filter
....................................... 479
Wiper insert replacement .. 482
Electronic key battery ....... 486
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 488
Light bulbs ........................ 491

4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7-3.Do-it-y ours elf main ten ance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in
these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P.460)
•Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
( P.457)
• “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a
similar high quality
ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-
borate coolant with
long-life hybrid
organic acid technol-
ogy
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50%
coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only
for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P.455)
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only
for adding engine
oil)
Fuses
( P.488)
• Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
DC/DC Con-
verter air
intake vent
( P.479)
• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P.491)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screw-
driver
• Flathead screw-
driver
•Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
( P.458)
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Tire inflation
pressure
( P.472)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.459)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only
for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or
become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools

4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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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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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
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
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4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
Replacing light bulb

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Maintenance and care
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