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Toyota RAV4 (2023 year). Manual in english - page 30

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

n tr

ouble

rises

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 death 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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Vehicle

specifications

Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.)..................

486

Fuel information ..........

497

Tire information ...........

499

8-2. Customization

Customizable features

509

8-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .........

523

486

8-1. Specifications

8-1.Specifications

:Unladen vehicle

:Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires

:Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires

:Vehicles without towing package

:Vehicles with towing package

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)

180.9 in. (4595 mm)

ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)

181.5 in. (4611 mm)

Overall width

Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)

73.0 in. (1855 mm)

ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)

73.4 in. (1865 mm)

Overall height

Without bridge
type roof rail

67.0 in. (1701 mm)

67.2 in. (1706 mm)

With bridge type
roof rail

68.6 in. (1742 mm)

Wheelbase

105.9 in. (2690 mm)

Tread

Front

63.0 in. (1600 mm)

62.6 in. (1590 mm)

Rear

63.7 in. (1619 mm)

63.3 in. (1609 mm)

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants +
luggage)

900 lb. (410 kg)

Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)

1500 lb. (680 kg)

3500 lb. (1590 kg)

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8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications

■

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 on the top left of
the instrument panel.

On some models, this number is
also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.

This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.

■

Engine number

The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

Vehicle identification

488

8-1. Specifications

■

Oil capacity (Drain and refill



reference

)

: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

■

Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is
used in your Toyota vehicle.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota
Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine
oil

Recommended viscosity:
SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.

Engine

Model

2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.44



4.07 in. (87.50



103.48 mm)

Displacement

151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane Rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher

Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)

Lubrication system

With filter

4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)

Without filter

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)

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8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates

the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability.
Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting
of the engine in cold weather.

• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the

viscosity characteristic of the

oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher
viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.

How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity

Without engine oil
cooler

7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp. qt.)

With engine oil
cooler

7.4 qt. (7.0 L, 6.2 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:



“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”



Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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8-1. Specifications

: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

DENSO FC16HR-Q8

Gap

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

NOTICE

■

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (battery)

Specific voltage reading at
68°F (20°C):

12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn
on the high beam headlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.

Charging rates

Quick charge

15 A max.

Slow charge

5 A max.

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

■

Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal

noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Transfer (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

491

8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications

Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Transfer (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.40 qt. (0.38 L, 0.33 Imp. qt.)

Oil type

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

NOTICE

■

Transfer oil type precaution

Using transfer oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal noise

or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.

Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehi-
cle)

Oil capacity

0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp. qt.)

Oil type

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

NOTICE

■

Differential gear oil type precaution

Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal

noise or vibration, or damage the differential gear of your vehicle.

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8-1. Specifications

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.5

kgf, 67.4 lbf) while the engine is running.



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type A)

Brakes

Pedal clearance

5.1 in. (129 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04



0.24 in. (1.0



6.0 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

493

8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type B)



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type C)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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8-1. Specifications



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type D)



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type E)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications



Vehicles with 18-inch wheels



Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type A)

Tire size

225/60R18 100H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7 1/2J, 18



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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8-1. Specifications



Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type B)

A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

:The 28/8 W bulb is used. However, only the 28 W filament illuminates.

:If equipped

Tire size

235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7 1/2J, 18



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Front side marker lights (bulb type)

W5W

Front turn signal/parking lights (type
A:



P.432)

7444NA

28/8

Front turn signal (type B and C:



P.432) (bulb

type)

7444NA 28/8

Rear turn signal lights

WY21W

Back-up lights

W16W

Outer foot lights



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8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications

■

Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability prob-

lems may be caused by the brand of

gasoline you are using. If driveability

problems persist, try changing the

brand of gasoline. If this does not

correct the problem, consult your

Toyota dealer.

■

Recommendation of the use of

gasoline containing detergent

additives

●

Toyota recommends the use of

gasoline that contains detergent

additives to avoid the build-up of

engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. con-

tains minimum detergent additives

to clean and/or keep clean intake

systems, per EPA’s lowest addi-

tives concentration program.

●

Toyota strongly recommends the

use of Top Tier Detergent Gaso-

line. For more information on Top

Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list

of marketers, please go to the offi-

cial website www.toptiergas.com.

■

Recommendation of the use of

low emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates

such as ethers and ethanol, as well

as reformulated gasolines, are avail-

able in some cities. These fuels are

typically acceptable for use, provid-

ing they meet other fuel require-

ments.
Toyota recommends these fuels,

since the formulations allow for

reduced vehicle emissions.

■

Non-recommendation of the

use of blended gasoline

●

Use only gasoline containing up to
15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gas-
oline that could contain more than
15% ethanol, including from any
pump labeled E30 (30% ethanol

), E50 (50% ethanol

), E85

(85% ethanol

) (which are only

some examples of fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol).

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle,

be sure that it has an octane rat-

ing no lower than 87.

●

Toyota does not recommend the

use of gasoline containing metha-

nol.

■

Non-recommendation of the

use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane

enhancing additive called MMT

(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga-

nese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the

use of gasoline that contains MMT.

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle.

Select octane rating 87
(Research Octane Number
91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knock-
ing. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you
use should meet the specifica-
tions of ASTM D4814 in the
U.S.A..

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If fuel containing MMT is used, your

emission control system may be

adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on

the instrument cluster may come on.

If this happens, contact your Toyota

dealer for service.

■

If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Toyota dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light

knocking for a short time while

accelerating or driving uphill. This

is normal and there is no need for

concern.

NOTICE

■

Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If

improper fuels are used, the

engine will be damaged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause

damage to your vehicle’s three-

way catalytic converters caus-

ing the emission control system

to malfunction.

●

Do not use gasohol other than

the type previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel

system damage or vehicle per-

formance problems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with

an octane number or rating

lower than the level previously

stated will cause persistent

heavy knocking.

At worst, this will lead to engine

damage.

■

Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot start-

ing, vaporization, engine knock-

ing, etc.) is encountered after

using a different type of fuel, dis-

continue the use of that type of

fuel.

■

When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It

can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications



Full-size tire



Compact spare tire

Tire size (



P.501)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (



P.500)

Location of treadwear indicators (



P.405)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

Tire information

Typical tire symbols

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