TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RAV4 PRIME, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021Pages: 618, PDF Size: 24.18 MB
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5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
recharge the 12-volt battery 
of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the 
doors of your vehicle with the 
power switch off.
7 Maintain the engine speed of 
the second vehicle and start 
the hybrid system of your 
vehicle by turning the power 
switch to ON.
8 Make sure the “READY” indi-
cator comes on. If the indica-
tor light does not come on, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
9 Once the hybrid system has 
started, remove the jumper 
cables in the exact reverse 
order from which they were 
connected.
10 Close the exclusive jump 
starting terminal cover, and 
reinstall the fuse box cover to 
its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, 
have the vehicle inspected at 
your Toyota dealer as soon as 
possible.
■Starting the hybrid system 
when the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be 
started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-vol t battery dis-
charge
●Turn off the headlights and the 
audio system while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Turn off any unnec essary electri-
cal components when the vehicle  is running at a low speed for an 
extended period, such as in heavy 
traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is 
removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is 
cleared. When the 12-volt battery 
is depleted, have the vehicle 
inspected at you
r Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. (P.582)
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals 
are removed, the information stored 
in the ECU is cleared. Before 
removing the 12-vo lt battery termi-
nals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt 
battery will discha rge gradually even 
when the vehicle i s not in use, due 
to natural dischar ge and the drain-
ing effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long 
time, the 12-volt  battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may 
be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges automatically while 
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing 
the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the 
smart key system when the 12-
volt battery is discharged. Use the 
wireless remote c ontrol or the 
mechanical key to lock or unlock 
the doors.
●The hybrid syste m may not start 
on the first attemp t after reinstall-
ing the 12-volt battery. In that 
case, start the hybrid system in 
the same manner as when the 
electronic key  does not operate 
properly ( P.538). This is not a 
malfunction, as the hybrid system 
will start normally on the second 
attempt. 
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5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●The power switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the 
system will return  to the mode it 
was in before the 12-volt battery 
was discharged. Before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery, turn 
the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the 
power switch was in before the 
12-volt battery discharged, be 
especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
●Some systems may  require initial-
ization. ( P.582)
■When replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery that con-
forms to European regulations.
●Use a 12-volt battery that the case 
size is same as the previous one 
(LN2), 20 hours rate capacity 
(20HR) is equiva lent (55Ah) or 
greater, and performance 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.467
●After replacing, 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 replacing an d confirm that 
it is firmly connected to the hole 
section of t he vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug  included with the new 12-volt bat-
tery or the one installed on the 
battery prior to the replacement. 
(Depending on the new 12-volt 
battery installed, the exhaust hole 
may be plugged.)
For details, consu lt your Toyota 
dealer.
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle
●The terminals can be connected 
to the body side  when the nega-
tive terminal of the  12-volt battery 
is disconnected, as shown in the 
illustration.
WARNING
■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.
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5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
WARNING
■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.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps 
of the jumper cables to come 
into contact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, 
cigarette lighters or allow open 
flame near the 12-volt battery.
■12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosi ve acidic elec-
trolyte, while related parts contain 
lead and lead compounds. 
Observe the following precautions 
when handling the 12-volt battery:
●When working with the 12-volt 
battery, always wear safety 
glasses and take care not to 
allow any battery fluids (acid) to 
come into contact with skin, 
clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●In the event that battery fluid 
comes into contact with the skin 
or eyes, immediately wash the 
affected area  with water and 
seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth 
over the affected area until 
medical attention can be 
received.
●Always wash your hands after 
handling the 12-volt battery sup-
port, terminals,  and other bat-
tery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the 
12-volt battery.
■After recharging the 12-volt 
battery
Have the 12-volt battery 
inspected at your Toyota dealer 
as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt ba ttery is deteriorat-
ing, continued use may cause the 
12-volt battery to  emit a malodor-
ous gas, which may be detrimen-
tal to the health of passengers.
■When replacing the 12-volt 
battery
●For information regarding 12-
volt battery rep lacement, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
●After replacing, s ecurely attach 
the exhaust hose and exhaust 
hole plug to the exhaust hole of 
the replaced 12-volt battery. If 
not properly installed, gases 
(hydrogen) may leak into the 
vehicle interior,  and there is the 
possible danger of  the gas ignit-
ing and exploding. 
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5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the high coolant tempera-
ture warning light comes 
on, flashes or “Engine 
Coolant Temp High Stop in 
a Safe Place See Owner’s 
Manual” is shown on the 
multi-information display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then 
stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after 
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper 
cables, ensure that they do not 
become entangled in the cooling 
fan, etc.
■To prevent damaging the 
vehicle
The exclusive jump starting termi-
nal is to be used when charging 
the 12-volt battery from another 
vehicle in an emergency. It cannot 
be used to jump start another 
vehicle.
If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate 
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The high coolant tempera-
ture warning light ( P.161) 
comes on or flashes, or a 
loss of hybrid system power 
is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does 
not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High 
Stop in a Safe Place See 
Owner’s Manual” or “Hybrid 
System Overheated Output 
Power Reduced” is shown 
on the multi-information dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from 
under the hood.
Correction procedures 
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5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has 
cooled down sufficiently, 
inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any 
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, 
immediately contact your Toyota 
dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the 
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on 
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line 5
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. 
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected 
at your Toyota dealer as soon as 
possible.
6Start the hybrid system and 
turn the air conditioning sys-
tem on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fan operates and 
to check for coolant leaks 
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm 
that the fan is operating by check-
ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is 
difficult to check  these, adjust the 
temperature control switch to “LO” 
and turn the “A/C” switch ON and 
OFF. After this, turn the air condi-
tioning system on and off repeat-
edly. (The fan may not operate in 
freezing temperatures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system 
immediately and contact your 
Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at 
the nearest Toyota dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant 
Temp High Stop in a Safe 
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B
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5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Place See Owner’s Manual” 
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear: 
Stop the hybrid system and contact 
your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed: 
Have the vehicle inspected at the 
nearest Toyota dealer.
■If “Hybrid System Over-
heated Output Power 
Reduced” is shown on the 
multi-information display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
2 Stop the hybrid system and 
carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has 
cooled down, inspect the 
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, 
immediately contact your Toyota 
dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the  “FULL” and “LOW” lines on 
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant 
is unavailable.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected 
at your Toyota dealer as soon as 
possible.
6After stopping the hybrid sys-
tem and waiting for 5 minutes 
or more, start the hybrid sys-
tem again and check for the 
multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear: 
Stop the hybrid system and contact 
your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed: 
The hybrid system temperature has 
A
B
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B
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5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
dropped and the vehicle may be 
driven normally.
However, if the message appears 
again frequently, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under the 
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may  result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen  coming from 
under the hood, do not open the 
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has 
been turned off, check that the 
“READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is oper-
ating, the gasoline engine may 
automatically start, or the cool-
ing fan may suddenly operate 
even if the gasoline engine 
stops. Do not touch or approach 
rotating parts such as the fan, 
which may lead to fingers or 
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf 
or a muffler) getting caught, 
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir cap while the hybrid system 
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or 
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power 
control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the 
hybrid system has cooled down 
sufficiently. Adding cool coolant to 
a hot hybrid system too quickly 
can cause damage to the hybrid 
system.
■To prevent damage to the 
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant 
with foreign matter (such as 
sand or dust, etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive. 
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5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the hybrid system. Set 
the parking brake and shift 
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or 
sand from around the stuck 
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some 
other material to help provide 
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R 
and release the parking 
brake. Then, while exercising 
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficu lt to free the 
vehicle
Press   to turn off TRAC. 
(  P.382)
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or 
the vehicle becomes stuck 
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a 
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle 
back and forth to free it, make 
sure the surrounding area is clear 
to avoid striking other vehicles, 
objects or people. The vehicle 
may also lunge forward or lunge 
back suddenly as it becomes free. 
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the accelerator pedal 
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected 
rapid acceleration of the vehicle 
that may cause an accident 
resulting in dea th or serious 
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the wheels and 
depressing the accelerator 
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck 
even after these procedures are 
performed, the vehicle may 
require towing to be freed. 
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549
9
9
Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 550
Fuel information .......... 557
Tire information ........... 559
9-2. Customization Customizable features 569
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......... 582 
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5509-1. Specifications
9-1.Specifications
*: Unladen vehicle
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier 
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for 
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your 
vehicle.
This number is stamped on the  top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also stamped 
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length*180.9 in. (4595 mm)
Overall width*73.0 in. (1855 mm)
Overall height*With18-inch wheels67.0 in. (1701 mm)
With19-inch wheels67.2 in. (1706 mm)
Wheelbase*105.9 in. (2690 mm)
Tread* 
With18-inch 
wheelsFront63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear63.7 in. (1619 mm)
With19-inch 
wheelsFront62.6 in. (1590 mm)
Rear63.3 in. (1609 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)970 lb. (440 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (T
railer weight + cargo 
weight)2500 lb. (1135 kg)
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle identification