Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english

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6-4. Using the other interior features

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

”

(it takes

20 seconds for the
HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

buttons.

Press the appropriate
HomeLink

button. The

HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate
within approximately 820 ft. (250
m) of the garage door. However,
if there are obstructions
between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be
received.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing
has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-
nals cannot be
received

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6-4. Using the other interior features

Interior

featur

To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

buttons

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rear-view Mirror)
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

memory.

Erasing the entire
HomeLink

memory (all

three codes)

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

472

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

475

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

478

General maintenance..

480

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

482

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

484

Hood ...........................

486

Positioning a floor jack

487

Engine compartment...

489

12-volt battery .............

495

Tires ............................

497

Tire inflation pressure .

509

Wheels ........................

511

Air conditioning filter....

513

Cleaning the DC/DC Con-

verter air intake vent and
filter ...........................

515

Wiper insert replacement

..................................

519

Electronic key battery..

522

Checking and replacing

fuses..........................

524

Headlight aim ..............

527

Light bulbs...................

528

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7-1. Maintenance and care

7-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Before car washes

Check that the fuel filler door and

charging port lid on your vehicle are

closed properly.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart

key system. (



P.242)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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■

Front side windows water-

repellent coating (except quar-

ter window)

●

The following precautions can

extend the effectiveness of the

water-repellent coating.

• Remove any dirt, etc., from the

front side windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-

mulate on the windows for a long

period. Clean the windows with a

soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-

ble.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners

that contain abrasives when

cleaning the windows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is

parked with wet brake pads or disc

rotors, causing them to stick. Before

parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the

brakes several times to dry the

parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with

an approximately 5% solution of

neutral detergent and water to

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations,

and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

Off

“AUTO”

●

When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipes to become quite

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipes until

they have cooled sufficiently, as

touching hot exhaust pipes can

cause burns.

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the follow-

ing systems may not function cor-

rectly. If this occurs, consult your

Toyota dealer.

●

BSM

●

RCTA

●

PKSB (if equipped)

●

Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration

and corrosion on the body

and components (aluminum

wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

When using an automatic car

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the

camera or the area around the

camera. Due to the shock from

the high pressure water, it is

possible that the device may not

operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on

the radar which is equipped

behind the radar sensor cover.

Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or connectors

or the following parts.

The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with

high-pressure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicle body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously. If

water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

●

Do not use the washer on the

area around the charging port

lid. Water could get into the AC

charging inlet and could dam-

age the vehicle.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle
interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle, such as on the floor,

on the rear seats, in the DC/DC

Converter air intake vent, junc-

tion box or in the luggage com-

partment. (



P.89)

Doing so may cause the DC/DC

Converter, electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or

catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet.

(



P.34)

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger

(



P.447) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use a polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

●

Do not use a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument

panel’s or other interior part’s

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces

of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the

interior of the vehicle at least twice a

year to maintain the quality of the

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

NOTICE

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.335)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires.

Use a cloth dampened with

lukewarm water to gently wipe

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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7-2. Maintenance

7-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine

Toyota parts be used for repairs to

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in

replacement or if a repair shop other

than a Toyota dealer performs

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to

be performed by a Toyota

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up

to date with the latest service

information. They are well

informed about the operations of

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It

proves that the maintenance that

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem

should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Toyota

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be
performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance
items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the fol-
lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could

result in serious damage to the

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and a wide variety

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any

affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds

which are known to cause brain

damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (



P.495)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

(with 7-inch display)

After the required maintenance is

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure

described below:

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”. Then press
and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press

Select “Yes” and press

A message will be displayed when

the reset procedure has been com-

pleted.

■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

(with 12.3-inch display)

After the required maintenance is

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure

described below:

Press and hold

to display the

cursor on the content display
area (center) of the multi-infor-
mation display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“

Vehicle Settings”. Then

press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press

Select “Yes” and press

A message will be displayed when

the reset procedure has been com-

pleted.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

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7-2. Maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is run-

ning

Turn the hybrid system off and

ensure that there is adequate

ventilation before performing

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
(



P.493)

Engine/power
control unit
coolant

Is the
engine/power con-
trol unit coolant at
the correct level?
(



P.491)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
(



P.489)

Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
(



P.492)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.494)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.495)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).

Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism

• When parked on

a slope and the
shift position is in
P, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

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Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?

Brakes

• The vehicle

should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes

should work
effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.

Head
restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?

Items

Check points

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

• Are the head-

lights aimed cor-
rectly?

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on

a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate
smoothly?

• The seat belts

should not be
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?

• There should not

be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the 12-volt battery is
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.



When the fuel tank cap is

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors

operate
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not

be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure
correct?

• The tires should

not be damaged
or excessively
worn.

• Have the tires

been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be
loose.

Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper

• The wiper blades

should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield/rear
window without
streaking or skip-
ping.

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

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7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure as
given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion
(



P.495)

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.493)

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding brake
fluid)

Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(



P.491)

• “Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.489)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or
equivalent

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.524)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating
as original

Items

Parts and tools

Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english - page 29