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2021 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Do-it-yourself maintenance



Do-it-yourself maintenance

The error code in the OBD sys- tem will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.

If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-test- ing.

    Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

    Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.
    Hold the hood open by insert- ing the supporting rod into the slot.

Location of the jack point

    Front

    Rear

Engine compartment

Fuse boxes (P.495) Engine oil filler cap (P.461)

Engine oil level dipstick (P.460) Brake fluid reservoir (P.464) Radiator (P.463)

Electric cooling fan Condenser (P.463)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (P.463) Washer fluid tank (P.465)

Engine coolant reservoir (P.462)

    12-volt battery

P.466

check the oil level on the dip- stick.

    Checking the engine oil
    Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
    Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
    Wipe the dipstick clean.
    Reinsert the dipstick fully.
    Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil level.

Low Normal Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.

    Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
    Checking the oil type and preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.

    Engine oil selection

P.552

    Oil quantity (Low Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)

    Item

Clean funnel

    Adding engine oil

    Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
    Add engine oil slowly, check- ing the dipstick.
    Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

    Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consump- tion may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

    When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
    If low quality oil or oil of an inap- propriate viscosity is used
    When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
    When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving fre- quently through heavy traffic

NOTICE

    To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

    When replacing the engine oil
    Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
    Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
    Check the oil level on the dip- stick every time you refill the vehicle.
    Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
    If oil is spilled on the engine cover

To prevent the engine cover from being damaged, remove any engine oil from the engine cover as soon as possible using a neu- tral detergent. Do not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.

Checking the coolant

    Engine coolant reservoir

Reservoir cap “FULL” line “LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW” line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line. (P.544)

    Power control unit coolant reservoir

If the level is on or below the “LOW” line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line. (P.546)

    Coolant selection

Only use “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 technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum tem- perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum tem- perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

    If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer, test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling sys- tem.

WARNING

    When the hybrid system is hot

Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.

The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot cool- ant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition, have

your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

    Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank.

    Adding fluid
    Slide and lift up the rubber strip to partly remove it as shown.

    Disconnect the claws and remove the service cover.

    Remove the reservoir cap.

    Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level.

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or

SAE J1703 brake fluid

FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or

SAE J1704 brake fluid

Item

Clean funnel

    Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of brak- ing efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

12-volt battery

The 12-volt battery is located in the right-hand side of luggage compartment.

    Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt bat- tery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. There- fore, observe the following precau- tions before recharging:

    If recharging with the 12-volt bat- tery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
    Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
    After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
    The hybrid system may not start. Follow the procedure below to ini- tialize the system.
    Shift the shift lever to P.
    Open and close any of the doors.
    Restart the hybrid system.
    Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be pos- sible immediately after reconnect- ing the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to

lock/unlock the doors.

    Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACC. The hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. How- ever, the hybrid system will oper- ate normally from the second attempt.
    The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12- volt battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it was in before the 12-volt battery was dis- connected. Make sure to turn off the power switch before discon- nect the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.

If the hybrid system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above, contact your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

    Chemicals in the 12-volt bat- tery

The 12-volt battery contains poi- sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the 12-volt battery:

    Do not cause sparks by touch- ing the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.
    Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
    Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
    Never inhale or swallow electro- lyte.

NOTICE

    When recharging the 12-volt battery

Never recharge the 12-volt bat- tery while the hybrid system is operating. Also, be sure all acces- sories are turned off.

Removing the 12-volt bat- tery cover

    Open the deck board (P.417)
    Disengage the 13 claws and pull the luggage side cover to remove it.

When installing the luggage side cover, make sure that the claws are installed securely.

Exterior

clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

Check the battery condition by indicator color.

Blue: Good condition

Red: Charging is necessary.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Add distilled water or replace the battery.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Checking tires

Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

New tread Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.

Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

    Tire types
    Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor- mance tires best suited to highway

driving under dry conditions. Since

    When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

    The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
    You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage.
    A tire goes flat repeatedly or can- not be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage.

If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

    Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

    Maximum load of tire

Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.

For the GAWR, see the Certification Regulation Label. For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire. (P.559)

summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When install- ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

    All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro- vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most win- ter conditions as well as for use year-round. All season tires, how- ever, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in accelera- tion and handling performance com- pared with summer tires in highway driving.

    Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con- struction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. (P.387)

    If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.

WARNING

    When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam- age to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling char- acteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

    Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread pat- terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark- ably different treadwear.

    Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
    Do not mix differently con- structed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
    Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
    Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previ- ously.

    Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.

NOTICE

    Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.

    If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

Tire rotation

To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.

Do not fail to initialize the tire pres- sure warning system after tire rota- tion.

    When rotating the tires

Make sure that the power switch is

OFF. If the tires are rotated while the power switch is in ON, the tire position information will not be updated. If this accidentally occurs, either turn the power switch to OFF and then to ON, or initialize the sys- tem after checking that the tire pres- sure is properly adjusted.

The tire pressure warning sys- tem of this vehicle adopts a 2- type warning system

    When “Adjust Pressure” is displayed (Normal Warning)

The tire pressure warning light comes on and a buzzer sounds when the tire inflation pressure becomes low due to natural air leakage or outside temperature. (Ways of coping: P.518, 555)

    When “Immediately Check tire when Safe” is displayed (Emergency Warning)

The tire pressure warning light comes on and a buzzer sounds when the tire inflation pressure becomes low suddenly due to a blowout. (Ways of coping: P.518,

527) However, the system may not be able to detect sudden tire rup- tures (bursting, etc.).

tem can be displayed on the multi-information display.

The unit can be changed.

    How to change the unit
    Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power switch off.

Changing the unit cannot be per- formed while the vehicle is moving.

    Turn the power switch to ON.
    Press or of the meter control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”, and then

press and hold .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press .

    Press or to select
    If the tire inflation pressure is
    Press or to select the desired unit and then press

.

    Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The tire pressure warning 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 dis- play the tire inflation pressure after the power switch is turned to ON. It may also take a few min- utes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
    Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature.

The displayed values may also be different from the values mea- sured using a tire pressure gauge.

    Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
    In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
    If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
    A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
    A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
    Tire chains, etc. are equipped.
    An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
    If a window tint that 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.

extremely higher than the speci- fied level.

    If wheel 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 display, airport or other facil- ity that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
    When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device

If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio wave conditions, the display may be corrected by driving and changing the radio wave condi- tions.

    When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be extended.
    When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the warning may not function.
    Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized.

    Certification for tire pressure warning system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

For vehicles sold in Canada

installed.

When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must

be initialized. (P.476)

    When replacing the tires and wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.

    The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circum- stances:
    When rotating the tires.
    When changing the tire.
    After registering the ID codes. (P.476)
    When changing between two registered wheel sets.

When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

    How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
    Park the vehicle in a safe place and stop the hybrid system for 20 minutes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.

    Adjust the tire inflation pres- sure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level. (P.555)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres- sure to the specified cold tire infla- tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will oper- ate based on this pressure level.

    Start the hybrid system.
    Press or of the meter control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select .

    Press or of the meter control switches, select “Vehicle Settings” and then

press and hold .

    Press or of the meter control switches, select

“TPWS” and then press .

    Press or of the meter control switches, select the “Setting Pressure”. Then

press and hold .

“Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis- played on the multi-information dis- play and the tire pressure warning light will blink 3 times.

When the message disappears, ini- tialization is complete.

A message is displayed on the multi-information display. Also, “--” is displayed for inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display while the tire pressure warning system determines the position.

    Drive straight (with occa- sional left and right turns) at approximately 25mph (40 km/h) or more for approxi- mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the inflation pressure of each tire will be displayed on the multi-information display.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, initialization can be com- pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if initialization does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes and then drive the vehicle again.

    When initializing
    Initialization is performed while driving at a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
    Make sure to carry out initializa- tion after adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire inflation pres- sure adjustment.
    The tire pressure warning system can be initialized by yourself, but depending on the driving condi- tions and driving environment, ini- tialization may take some time to complete.
    The initialization operation
    If you have accidentally turned the power switch to OFF during initial- ization, it is not necessary to restart the initialization again as initialization will restart automati- cally when the power switch has been turned to ON for the next time.
    If you accidentally perform initial- ization when initialization is not necessary, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are cold, and con- duct initialization again.
    While the position of each tire is being determined and the inflation pressures are not being displayed on the multi-information display, if the inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning light will come on.
    If the tire pressure warning sys- tem is not initialized properly
    In the following situations, initial- ization may take longer than usual to be completed or may not be possible. Normally, initialization completes within approximately 30 minutes.
    Vehicle is not driven at approxi- mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more
    Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
    Vehicle is driven near other vehi- cles and system cannot recog- nize tire pressure warning valve and transmitters of your vehicle over those of other vehicles.
    If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or another situation where other vehicles are driven close by, it may take time for the system to recognize the tire pressure warn- ing valve and transmitters of your vehicle over those of other vehi- cles.
    If initialization does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes and then drive the vehicle again.
    If the vehicle is reversed during initialization, the data up to that point is reset, so perform the ini- tialization procedure again from the beginning.
    In the following situations, initial- ization will not be started or was not completed properly and the system will not operate properly. Perform the initialization proce- dure again.
    If, when attempting to start initial- ization, the tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times.
    If, when the vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes after performing initialization, the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed after performing the above proce- dure, contact your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

    When initializing the tire pres- sure warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pres- sure without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

Registering ID codes

When registering the ID codes, perform the following procedure.

    Park the vehicle in a safe place, wait for approximately 20 minutes, and then start the hybrid system.
    Press or of the meter control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select .

    Press

or of the meter

control switches and select

“Vehicle Settin and then

Even if the vehicle is not driven at

    Press or of the meter control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select “Identify Wheel”. Then press

and hold until the tire pressure warning light starts slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti- vated and registration is started.

Then a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

When registration is being per- formed, the tire pressure warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute then illuminate and “--” will be displayed for the inflation pres- sure of each tire on the multi-infor- mation display.

    Drive straight (with occa- sional left and right turns) at approximately 25mph (40 km/h) or more for approxi- mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the tire pressure warning light will go off and the inflation pressure of each tire will be displayed on the multi- information display.

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, registration can be com- pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if registration does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, perform the procedure again from the beginning.

    Initialize the tire pressure warning system. (P.474)

    When registering ID codes
    ID code registration is performed while driving at a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
    Before performing ID code regis- tration, make sure that no wheels with tire pressure warning valve and transmitters installed are near the vehicle.
    Make sure to initialize the tire pressure warning system after registering the ID codes. If the system is initialized before regis- tering the ID codes, the initialized values will be invalid.
    ID codes can be registered by yourself, but depending on the driving conditions and driving environment, registration may take some time to complete.
    As the tires will be warm when registration is completed, make sure to allow the tires to cool before performing initialization.
    Canceling ID code registration
    To cancel ID code registration after it has been started, select “Identify Wheel” on the multi-infor- mation display and press and hold

again.

    If ID code registration has been canceled, the tire pressure warn- ing light will blink for approxi- mately 1 minute when the power switch is turned to ON and then illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational when the tire pressure warning light turns off.

    If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, ID code registration may not have been canceled cor- rectly. To cancel registration, per- form the ID code registration start procedure again and then turn the power switch off before driving.
    If ID codes are not registered properly
    In the following situations, ID code registration may take longer than usual to be completed or may not be possible. Normally, registra- tion completes within approxi- mately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not com- plete after driving for approxi- mately 30 minutes, continue driving for a while.

    Vehicle is not parked for approxi- mately 20 minutes or more before driving
    Vehicle is not driven at approxi- mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more
    Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
    Vehicle is driven near other vehi- cles and system cannot recog- nize tire pressure warning valve and transmitters of your vehicle over those of other vehicles
    Wheel with tire pressure warning valve and transmitter installed is inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete after driving for 1 hour or more, per- form the ID code registration proce- dure again from the beginning.

    If the vehicle is reversed during registration, the data up to that point is reset, so perform the reg- istration procedure again from the beginning.
    In the following situations, ID code registration will not be started or was not completed properly and the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra- tion procedure again.

    If, when attempting to start ID code registration, the tire pressure warning light does not blink slowly 3 times.
    If, when the vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes after performing ID code registration, the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then illuminates.
    If ID code registration cannot be completed after performing the above procedure, contact your Toyota dealer.

Selecting wheel set

After registration of a second wheel set, either of these two wheel sets can be selected for usage with the tire pressure warning system.

    Operating conditions for the function
    This function will perform the change of wheel set only if a second wheel set has been registered. If no second wheel set has been registered, no change will be made when selecting this function in the menu.
    Only a change between both

registered wheel set is possi- ble, mixing between these wheel sets is not supported.

    How to change between wheel sets
    Have the vehicle fitted with the preferred wheel set.
    Press or of the meter control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settin and then

press and hold .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press .

    Press or of the meter control switches and select “Identify Wheel”. Then press

and hold until the tire pressure warning light starts slowly blinking 3 times.

Afterward, the tire pressure warning light turns on after flashing for 1 minute.

After 2 minutes, registration of a second wheel set is being per- formed. The tire pressure warn- ing light will turn off and “--” will be displayed for the inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display.

    Initialize the tire pressure warning system. (P.474)

If the tire inflation pressure settings for the installed tires change, initial- ization operations are required, but if the tire inflation pressure settings are the same, initialization is not required.

    Drive straight (with occa- sional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approxi- mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration of a second wheel set is complete when the tire pressure warning light turns off and the infla- tion pressure of each tire is dis- played on the multi-information display.

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

    Remove the tire valve cap.
    Press the tip of the tire pres- sure gauge onto the tire valve.
    Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
    If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust the pressure. If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
    After completing the tire infla- tion pressure measurement and adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
    Put the tire valve cap back on.

    Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pres- sure every two weeks, or at least once a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

    Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:

    Reduced fuel economy
    Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
    Reduced tire life due to wear
    Reduced safety
    Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

    Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres- sure, observe the following:

    Check only when the tires are cold.

If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.

    Always use a tire pressure gauge. It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appearance.
    It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
    Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.

Wheel selection

Replacement wheels are avail- able at your Toyota dealer.

*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.

    Wheels of different sizes or types
    Used wheels
    Bent wheels that have been straightened

    When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pres- sure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (P.471, 483)

NOTICE

    Replacing tire pressure warn- ing valves and transmitters
    Because tire repair or replace- ment may affect the tire pres- sure warning valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters at your Toyota dealer.
    Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-genuine wheels.

    Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum wheels.
    When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
    Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
    Use only Toyota genuine bal- ance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber ham- mer when balancing your wheels.

Air conditioning filter

Removal method

    Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connec- tor is not connected. Also, do not use the Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.

    Open the front passenger’s door.

By keeping the door open, unex- pected operation of the Remote Air Conditioning System can be pre- vent. (P.405)

    Open the glove box and slide off the damper.

    Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and

fully open the glove box while supporting it.

    With the glove box fully open, slightly lift up the glove box and pull toward the seat to detach the bottom of the glove box.

Do not use excessive force if the glove box does not detach when lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat while slightly adjusting the height of the glove box.

    Remove the filter case.

    Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace it with a new one.

The “UP” marks shown on the filter should be pointing up.

pull the filter cover out of the

    When installing, reverse the steps listed.

    Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte- nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte- nance”.)

    If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

WARNING

    When replacing the air condi- tioning filter

Observe the following precau- tions. Failure to do so may result in the air conditioning system operating during the procedure, possibly resulting in injury.

    Check that the charging con- nector is not connected

The air conditioning may operate due to the “Climate Prep” (P.131) setting.

    Do not use the Remote Air Con- ditioning System

NOTICE

    When using the air condition- ing system

Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air condition- ing system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

    When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce- dure to remove the glove box (P.483). If the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the hinge of the glove box may become dam- aged.

If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed

    Turn the power switch off.
    Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the clip.

Remove the dust from the air intake vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to suck out dust and clogs. Attempting to blow out dust and clogs using an airgun, etc. may push it into the air intake vent. (P.488)

    Remove the air intake vent cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus- tration to disengage the 8 claws, starting from the claw in the upper right corner and pull the cover toward the front of the vehicle to remove it.

    Remove the air intake vent filter.

Disengage the 4 center claws from

the filter.

Disengage the claws in the order of and to remove the filter from

the cover.

    Remove the dust and clogs from the filter using a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust and clogs from the inside of the air intake vent cover.

    Reinstall the filter to the cover.

Engage the claws in the order of

and .

Engage the 4 center claws to install the filter.

Make sure that the filter is not crooked or deformed when install- ing it.

    Install the air intake vent cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown in the illustration and push the cover to engage the 8 claws.

    Install the clip.

    Cleaning the air intake vent
    Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of the DC/DC converter. If the cooling performance/capacity of the DC/DC converter becomes lim- ited, the 12-volt battery may dis- charge. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
    Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in damage to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your Toyota dealer.
    If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display
    If this warning message is shown on the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. (P.486)
    After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the warning message is no longer shown.

It may take approximately 20 min- utes after the hybrid system is started until the warning message disappears. If the warning mes- sage does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Windshield wipers

    Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
    While holding the hook por- tion of the wiper arm, first lift up the driver side, and then lift up the passenger side.

When returning the wiper arms to their original positions, first lower the passenger side, and then lower the driver side.

    Lift the stopper using a flat- head screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

To prevent damage to the wiper arm, protect the tip of the screw-

driver with a rag.

    Slide the wiper blade to remove it from the wiper arm.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

    Wiper insert replacement

Stopper Claw

    Remove the 2 metal plates

from the wiper insert pulled out, and install the plates to a new wiper insert.

Make sure that the cutout location and warp direction of the metal blades are same as the original.

    Install the wiper insert to the wiper blade from the side without the stopper.
    Secure the stopper of the wiper insert with the claw of the wiper blade.

Rear window wiper

    Lift up the rear window wiper arm head cap.

    Move the wiper blade until a click sound can be heard and

the claw detaches, and then remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

    Pull the wiper insert out past the stopper on the wiper blade, and then continue to pull until it is completely removed.

Lightly grasp between the claws of the wiper blade to allow the wiper insert to lift up, making it easier to remove.

    Remove the 2 metal plates from the old wiper insert and

install them to the replace- ment wiper insert.

    Insert the wiper insert starting from the claw at the center of the wiper blade. Pass the wiper insert through the 3 claws so that it sticks out from the stopper, and then pass the wiper insert through the final remaining claw.

Applying a small amount of washer fluid to the wiper insert can make it easier to insert the claws into the grooves.

    Check that the wiper blade claws are fitted in the grooves of the wiper insert.

If the wiper blade claws are not fit- ted in the grooves of the wiper insert, grasp the wiper insert and slide it back and forth multiple times to insert the claws into the grooves.

Lightly lift up the center of the wiper insert to make the rubber easier to

slide.

    When installing a wiper blade, reverse the procedure in step 1.

After installing the wiper blade, check that the connection is locked.

    Wiper blade and wiper insert handling

Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper insert. If you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper insert yourself, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

    When lifting the windshield wipers
    When raising the wiper arms off the windshield, lift up the driver side first, and then lift up pas- senger side. When returning the wipers to their original position, return the passenger side first.
    Do not lift a windshield wiper by the wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper blade may be deformed.
    Do not operate the wiper lever when the windshield wipers are lifted. Otherwise, the wind- shield wipers may contact the hood, possibly resulting in dam- age to the windshield wipers and/or hood.

    If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

    The smart key system and wire- less remote control will not func- tion properly.
    The operational range will be reduced.

Prepare the following before replacing the battery:

    Flathead screwdriver
    Small flathead screwdriver
    Lithium battery CR2450

    Use a CR2450 lithium battery
    Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
    Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
    Dispose of used batteries accord- ing to the local laws.

Replacing the battery

    Release the lock and remove the mechanical key.

    Remove the key cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the cover damaged.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a rag.

    Remove the depleted battery using a small flathead screw- driver.

When removing the cover, the elec- tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visible. In this case, remove the electronic key module in order to remove the battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

    When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Remove the lid.

    Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connec- tor is not connected. Also, do not use the Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.

    Open the fuse box cover.

Engine compartment: Type A fuse box

Push claw and to com- pletely release the lock, and then lift up the cover.

Push claw and to com- pletely release the lock, and then lift up the cover.

Open the deck board. (P.417)

Push claw and to com- pletely release the lock, and then lift up the cover.

    Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed

using the pullout tool.

    Check 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

Type B

Type C

    After a fuse is replaced
    When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
    If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. (P.497)
    If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
    If there is an overload in a cir- cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

    When replacing an electronic component, such as a lights, etc.

Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non- genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Bulb location

Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights

Rear

    Lights that need to be

replaced by your Toyota dealer

    Headlights
    Daytime running lights and parking lights
    LED accessory lights (if equipped)
    Side turn signal lights
    Tail lights
    Stop lights
    Rear side marker lights
    High mounted stoplight
    License plate lights
    Outer foot lights (if equipped)
    LED 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 your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

    Front turn signal lights
    Front side marker lights
    Rear turn signal lights
    Back-up lights
    Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the light lens does not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more infor- mation in the following situations:

    Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
    Water has built up inside the light.
    When replacing an electronic component, such as a lights, etc.

P.496

Replacing light bulb

    Front turn signal lights
    Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

    Remove the light bulb.

    Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the

light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock- wise.

    Front side marker lights
    Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
    Remove the light bulb.
    Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and

turning the bulb base clock- wise.

    Rear turn signal lights
    Open the back door and remove the cover.

    Remove the screws and remove the unit.

Remove the lamp assembly by pull- ing it directly backward from the rear of the vehicle.

    Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
    Remove the light bulb.

    Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock- wise.
    Align 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 com- pletely secured.

    Reinstall the screws.

    Reinstall the cover.

    Back-up lights

1 Open the back door and remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the cover, protect the tip of the screwdriver

with a rag.

    Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the cord from the clip before turning the bulb base.

    Remove the light bulb.
    Install a new light bulb.

    Install the bulb base to the light unit by inserting it and turning the bulb base clock- wise.

Secure the cord with the clip back again after installing the bulb base.

    Reinstall the cover.

WARNING

    Replacing light bulb
    Turn 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.

    Do 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.

    Fully install light bulb and any parts used to secure it. Failure to do so may result in heat dam- age, fire, or water entering the light unit. This may damage the light or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
    Do not attempt to repair or dis- assemble light bulbs, connec- tors, electric circuits or component parts.

Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

    To prevent damage or fire
    Make sure bulb is fully seated and locked.
    Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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