Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

*: Unladen vehicle

Vehicle identification

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (vin) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

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

This number is also on the certification label.

Engine number

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

Engine

Fuel

Lubrication system

*: 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 minutes, 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 equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.

Oil grade: ilsac gf-5 multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity: sae 0w-20

Sae 0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

If sae 0w-20 is not available, sae 5w-20 oil may be used.

However, it must be replaced with sae 0w-20 at the next oil change.

Oil viscosity (0w-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0w in 0w-20 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 20 in 0w-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. 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: the international lubricant specification advisory committee (ilsac) certification mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Cooling system

Ignition system

Notice

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

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

Electrical system

Rear differential (awd models)

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.

Automatic transaxle

*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your toyota dealer.

Notice

Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “toyota genuine atf ws” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Transfer (awd models)

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.

Brakes

*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 n, 50 kgf) while the engine is operating.

*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 n, 20 kgf)

Steering

Tires and wheels

17-Inch tires

18-Inch tires

Compact spare tire (if equipped)

Light bulbs

1. Hb3 halogen bulbs
2. H16 halogen bulbs
3. Wedge base bulbs (amber)
4. Wedge base bulbs (clear)
5. Double end bulbs

*: If equipped