service TOYOTA RAV4 2000 Owner's Guide

Rav4(U)
2072000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located anywhere
on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W−30. ”Energy−
Conserving” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel−saving ca-
pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.Look at the see−through coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the
reservoir. If the level is low, add ethyl-
ene−glycol type coolant for a proper
corrosion protection of aluminum com-
ponents.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the lev-
el is on or below the ”LOW” line, add coolant.
Bring the level up to the ”FULL” line.
Always use ethylene−glycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of alumi-
num components. See information in the
next column.
If the coolant level drops within a short time
after replenishing, there may be a leak in
the system. Visually check the radiator,
hoses, radiator cap and drain cock and water
pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Checking the engine coolant
level
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Rav4(U)
2292000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service specifications231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 8
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Rav4(U)
2312000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Engine
Model:
3S−FE
Type:
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
86.0  86.0 (3.39  3.39)
Displacement, cm
3
(cu. in.):
1998 (121.9)
Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.):
58 (15.3, 12.8)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type:
DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
Generator belt 65
20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100
20
Power steering
pump belt 80
20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With filter
4.1 (4.3, 3.6)
Without filter
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
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Rav4(U)
2362000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Instrument panel
19. ECU−IG 10 A: Electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, rear
window defogger, center differential
lock system, electric moon roof, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electric
cooling fan, anti−lock brake system,
cruise control system
20. TURN & GAUGE 10 A: Turn signal
lights, gauges and meters, back−up
lights, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning system, daytime running
light system
Passenger’s side kick panel
21. STOP 10 A: stoplights, high mounted
stoplight, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, anti−lock
brake system
22. TAIL 15 A: Gauges and meters, emer-
gency flashers, cigarette lighter, center
differential lock system, clock, rear win-
dow defogger, air conditioning system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, car audio system,
tail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, instrument panel light control,
side marker lights
23. OBD 10 A: On−board diagnosis system
24. SRS−B 10 A: SRS warning light25. HORN 10 A: Horn
26. DEFOG 20 A: Rear window defogger
27. AM1 10 A: ”CIG”, ”PWR OUTLET”,
”SRS−ACC”, ”WIPER”, ”ECU−IG” and
”TURN & GAUGE” fuses
28. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type B)
29. MAIN No.1 40 A: Starting system, ”H−
LP (RH)”, ”H−LP (LH)”, ”H−LP RH−H”,
”H−LP LH−H”, ”H−LP RH−L” and ”H−LP
LH−L” fuses
30. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
31. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
32. PWR 30 A: Power door lock system,
electric moon roof, power windows
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Rav4(U)
2412000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Treadwear—The treadwear grade is a
comparative 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 condi-
tions of their use, however, and may de-
part significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government 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
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C—The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
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