TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owners Manual
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4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When attempting to free a 
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle 
back and forth to  free it, make 
sure the surrounding area is clear 
to avoid striking other vehicles, 
objects or people. The vehicle 
may also lunge forward or lunge 
back suddenly as it becomes free. 
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the ac celerator pedal 
depressed.
This may lead  to unexpected 
rapid acceleration of the vehicle 
that may cause an accident 
resulting in dea th or serious 
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the wheels and 
depressing the accelerator 
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck 
even after these procedures are 
performed, the vehicle may 
require towing to be freed. 
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4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 486
Fuel information .......... 497
Tire information ........... 499
8-2. Customization Customizable features 509
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......... 523 
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4868-1. Specifications
8-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
*4: Vehicles without towing package
*5: Vehicles with towing package
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length*1
Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for 
the U.S.A.)
180.9 in. (4595 mm)
ADVENTURE 
grade (for the 
U.S.A.)
181.5 in. (4611 mm)
Overall width*1
Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for 
the U.S.A.)
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
ADVENTURE 
grade (for the 
U.S.A.)
73.4 in. (1865 mm)
Overall height*1
Without bridge 
type roof rail67.0 in. (1701 mm)*2
67.2 in. (1706 mm)*3
With bridge type 
roof rail68.6 in. (1742 mm)
Wheelbase*1105.9 in. (2690 mm)
Tread*1
Front63.0 in. (1600 mm)*2
62.6 in. (1590 mm)*3
Rear63.7 in. (1619 mm)*2
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + 
luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight 
+ cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)*4
3500 lb. (1590 kg)*5 
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4878-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier 
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for 
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your 
vehicle.
This number is on the top left of 
the instrument panel.
On some models, this number is 
also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped 
on the engine block as shown.
Seating capacity
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle identification 
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4888-1. Specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used whe n changing 
the engine oil. Warm up and turn  off the engine, wait more than 5 min-
utes, 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 equiva-
lent to satisfy the following 
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine 
oil Recommended viscosity:
SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and good 
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, 
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. 
However, it must be replaced 
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil 
change.
Engine
Model2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)
Type4-cylinder in line
, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44  4.07 in. (87.50   103.48 mm)
Displacement151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or 
higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter4.8 qt. (4.5 L , 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.) 
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4898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained 
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 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 16 in 0W-16 indicates the  viscosity characteristic of the  oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. 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:
API registered mark is added to 
some oil containers to help you 
select the oil you should use.
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is  necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
A
Cooling system
Capacity*
Without engine oil 
cooler7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp. qt.)
With engine oil 
cooler7.4 qt. (7.0 L, 6.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine, 
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic 
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone. 
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4908-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is  necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific voltage reading at 
68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn 
on the high beam headlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard 
value, charge the battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal 
noise or vibration, or damage th e transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent 
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4918-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear 
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or a n 
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. 
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Transfer (Dynamic Torque  Vectoring AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.40 qt. (0.38 L, 0.33 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Transfer oil type precaution
Using transfer oil other than t he specified oil may cause abnormal noise 
or vibration, or damage the  transfer of your vehicle.
Rear differential (Dynamic  Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (Dynamic  Torque Vectoring AWD vehi-
cle)
Oil capacity0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Diffe rential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Differential gear oil type precaution
Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may ca use abnormal 
noise or vibration, or damage th e differential gear of your vehicle. 
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4928-1. Specifications
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.5 
kgf, 67.4 lbf)  while the engine is running.
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type A)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*5.1 in. (129 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0   6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17   7J, 17   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)