check engine TOYOTA RAV4 2000 Owner's Guide

Rav4(U)
2212000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
Opening for adding
fluidLevel dipstick
Check the washer fluid level in the res-
ervoir with the dipstick. If the washer
fluid level is low, reinsert the dipstick
securely and add washer fluid through
the opening for adding fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
check the washer fluid level when the
engine is hot.
NOTICE
After checking the washer fluid lev-
el, make sure the dipstick is se-
curely reinserted. If it is loose, fluid
may leak from the reservoir.
Do not check the washer fluid level
or add washer fluid when the en-
gine is running or when it is hot.
If the fluid is spilled over the hot
engine, a fire could result.
If you have added washer fluid until
it is close to the top of the opening
for adding fluid, do not pull out the
dipstick. Otherwise, the fluid will
overflow.
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle’s paint.
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Rav4(U)
2322000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Manual transmission
8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
Automatic transmission
7.7 (8.1, 6.8)
Coolant type:
”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o−wheel drive models
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Four−wheel drive models
5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
Oil type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Four−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
Fluid type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Automatic transmission fluid
D−II or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Four−wheel drive models
Toyota automatic transaxle fluid
type T or T−IV or equivalent
TRANSFER
(four−wheel drive models with an auto-
matic transaxle)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90
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