adding oil TOYOTA RAV4 2008 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cable carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 404 in Section 7− 2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
1.1L(1.2qt.,1.0lmp.qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
1.5L(1.6qt.,1.3lmp.qt.)
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 429 in Section 8.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand− tight.
NOTICE
Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
 Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.
 Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
Checking the engine oil level

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A
“ABS” warning light129
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“AUTO LSD” system 153
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Active torque control 4WD system 150 . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 422
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Adjustment
Front seats 36,37
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Rear/second seat 41
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Seat belt 53
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Air conditioning filter 284
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Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system 276 . . . .
Manual air conditioning system 270 . . . . . .
Airbags 64,71,81
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Aluminum wheel precautions 416
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 110 . . . . . .
Anti −theft steering column lock 142 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 386
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 382
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Washing and waxing 383
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Armrest 51
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Audio system 172
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Audio system
AUX 191
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Audio/video system 194
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Audio/video system operating tips 232 . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning system 276 . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 143,147
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Shift lock override button 378
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143,147
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Shifting speed 143,147
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Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning light 129
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AUX 191
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Auxiliary box 291,292
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 27
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B
Back door 26
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Battery
Checking battery condition 418
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Gas caution 418
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Handling safety 418
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Recharging precautions 420
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Winter driving tips 346
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Before starting the engine 342
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Bluetooth  239
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Bottle holders 295
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 319 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 316
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Brake system warning light 129
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Brakes
Fluid level 407
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Pad wear limit indicators 319
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Parking 167
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Break −in tips 309
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Brightness control 116
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 313
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 335
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Capacity and distribution 337
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Stowage precautions 336
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Cargo net 300
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Certification label 321
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Charging system warning light 129
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Checking and replacing fuses 420
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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 284
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Checking brake fluid 407
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Checking the engine oil level 404
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 407
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 86
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Installation 88
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 104
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Precautions 85
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Types of child restraint system 87 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 100
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Cleaning the interior 386
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Clock 288
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Cold weather
Operation 346
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Compact disc changer 172
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Compact disc changer controller 172 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 172
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 407
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