Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 31

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Vehicle

specifications

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.

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.

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: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity

Gasoline engine

6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)

Power control unit 1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 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.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

DENSO FC16HR-Q8

Gap

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

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

Electrical system (12-volt Battery)

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

12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn on
the high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the 12-volt battery.

Charging rates

Quick charge

15 A max.

Slow charge

5 A max.

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specifications

: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,

30.5 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.

Hybrid transmission

Fluid capacity

4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Hybrid transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal

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

Rear differential (rear electric motor)

Fluid capacity

1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Rear differential fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal

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

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

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

Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type A)



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type B)

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
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)

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

17 x 7J, 17 x 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
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)

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

17 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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

Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type C)



Vehicles with 18-inch wheels (type A)

Tire size

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

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)

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

17 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/60R18 100H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)

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

18 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicles with 18-inch wheels (type B)

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

:If equipped

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

Tire size

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

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)

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

18 x 7J, 17 x 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.439)

7444NA

28/8

Front turn signal lights (type B:



P.439) (bulb

type)

7444NA 28/8

Rear turn signal lights

WY21W

Back-up lights

W16W

Outer foot lights



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specifications

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It

can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicle

specifications



Full-size tire



Compact spare tire

Tire size (



P.509)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (



P.508)

Location of treadwear indicators (



P.409)

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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Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a
bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.511)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.502)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

Summer tires or all season tires (



P.410)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use
only.



Type A

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number
(TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the

tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.

Typical DOT and Tire
Identification Number
(TIN)

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specifications

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Type B

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number
(TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark

Manufacturer’s code

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the

tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical
tire size.

Tire use

(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)

Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)

Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)

Wheel diameter (inches)

Load index (2 digits or 3 dig-
its)

Speed symbol (alphabet with
one letter)

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

Tire size

Tire section names

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Bead

Sidewall

Shoulder

Tread

Belt

Inner liner

Reinforcing rubber

Carcass

Rim lines

Bead wires

Chafer

This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer
any questions you may have as you
read this information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to
these grades. Quality grades
can be found where applicable

on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum
section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course.

For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, ser-
vice practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and
C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.

Uniform Tire Quality
Grading

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of

performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres-
sure

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition

Maximum inflation pres-
sure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire

Recommended inflation
pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer

Accessory weight

The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)

Curb weight

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine

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Maximum loaded vehicle
weight

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

Normal occupant weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1

that

follows

Occupant distribution

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1

below

Production options weight

The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

Rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

Vehicle maximum load on
the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two

Vehicle normal load on
the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1

below), and dividing by two

Tire related term

Meaning

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Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim

Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and
rim system in which the rim is designed with rim
flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is
designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a
manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the
air cavity of the tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire

Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

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Intended outboard side-
wall

(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri-
cal tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a vehi-
cle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as primar-
ily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible
inflation pressure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies

Tire related term

Meaning

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