power steering fluid TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Owners Manual

2645-1. Before driving
NOTICE
●Do not use the accelerator
pedal or depress the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on
a hill.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and
gradually depress the brake pedal
to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.527)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer chec k the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.

3875-6. Driving tips
5
Driving
5-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.

Alphabetical Index613
Vanity mirrors ......................... 420
Vehicle data recordings ............. 7
Vehicle identification number550
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)............................................... 381
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 407
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 381
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Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 343
Brake hold ............................ 517
Brake Override System ........ 517
Brake system ....................... 511
BSM OFF indicator............... 516
Charging system .................. 511
Downshifting................. 287, 288
Drive-Start Control ............... 517
Electric power steering ......... 513
High coolant temperature ..... 512
Hybrid system overheat ....... 512
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 515
Intuitive parking assist .......... 356
Low engine oil pressure ....... 512
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 323
LTA indicator ........................ 514
Open door ............................ 202
Open hood ........................... 202
Open window ....................... 247
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 515
Pre-collision warning ............ 315
Radar cruise control ............. 343
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 347
RCTA OFF indicator............. 516
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 333
Seat belt reminde r ........ 518, 519
Shift position................. 287, 288
Vehicle sway warning........... 327
Warning lights ABS ......................................513
Brake hold operated indicator
...........................................517
Brake Override System ........517
Brake system ........................511
BSM OFF indicator ...............516
Charging system ..................511
Driver’s seat be lt reminder light
...........................................518
Drive-Start Control ................517
Electric power steering .........513
Engine ..................................512
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................518
High coolant temperature .....512
Hybrid system overheat ........512
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................515
Low engine oil pressure .......512
Low fuel level........................518
LTA indicator ........................514
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....512
Parking brake indicator.........517
PCS warning light .................514
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................515
PKSB OFF indicator .............515
RCTA OFF indicator .............516
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................519
Seat belt reminder light 518, 519
Slip indicator .........................516
SRS ......................................513
Tire pressure ...... ..................518
Warning messages .................523
Washer Checking ..............................465
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................465, 523
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................387
Switch ...........................301, 304