Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

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For your information

Symbols used throughout this manual

Abbreviation list

2WD - 2 Wheel Drive
4WD
- 4 Wheel Drive
A/C
- Air Conditioning
ABS
- Anti-lock Brake System
ACC
- Accessory
ALR
- Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO
LSD - Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AVG
- Average
CRS
- Child Restraint System
DAC
- Downhill Assist Control
DISP
- Display
ECU
- Electronic Control Unit
EDR
- Event Data Recorder
ELR
- Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS
- Electric Power Steering
GAWR
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR
- Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED
- Light Emitting Diode
MMT
- Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S
- Mud and Snow
MTBE
- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD
- On Board Diagnostics
RFT
- Run-Flat Tire
SRS
- Supplemental Restraint System
TIN
- Tire Identification Number
TPMS
- Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC
- Traction Control
TWR
- Trailer Weight Rating
VIN
- Vehicle Identification Number
VSC
- Vehicle Stability Control

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Key information

Opening, closing and locking the doors

Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Refueling

Theft deterrent system

Safety information

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Driving procedures

Parking brake

Instrument cluster

Operating the lights and wipers

Using other driving systems

Driving information

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Using the audio system

Using the interior lights

Using the storage features

Other interior features

Maintenanceand care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

Maintenance & care

Maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

When trouble arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Essential information

Vehicle specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

Specifications

Customization

Initialization

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

What to do if...

■Warning lights

■Warning lights

light Brake system warning light

light Charging system warning light

warning light Low engine oil pressure warning light

lamp Malfunction indicator lamp

Open door warning light SRS warning light

Electric power steering system Open door warning light

warning light Electric power steering system warning light

system Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light

light Low fuel level warning light

reminder light Driver’s seat belt reminder light

reminder light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

reminder light Maintenance required reminder light

light Low washer fluid warning light

temperature Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light

Cruise control indicator “ABS” warning light

light* Cruise control indicator light*

light Tire pressure warning light

light Smart key system warning light

*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction. Slip indicator light

*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

Gas satation information


Gas satation information

Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation pressure  
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill -  reference)  
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:

ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.5 L 4-cylinder
[2AR-FE] engine) SAE 5W-30 (3.5 L V6
[2GR-FE] engine)

 

See also:


Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted to prevent starting the vehicle ...

Cargo area cover
To use 1. Draw out the cover retracted by spring and insert it in the mounting grooves (A). 2. Remove the cover from the mounting grooves, and the cover will be rolled back into the retracted position. NOTE: ● Do not put luggage on t ...