differential TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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1754-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

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4-1. Before driving
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs (if equipped)
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.).
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a
lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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4-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case (AWD models), reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake drums and around
brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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6779-1. 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.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C):12.3 V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
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.

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9-1. 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.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
15-inch front brake models
3.74 in. (95 mm) Min.
16-inch front brake models
4.02 in. (102 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*26 ⎯ 8 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Cargo capacity ......................... 672
Cargo hooks............................. 512
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 340, 413
Chains....................................... 317
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 123
Battery precautions ....... 567, 665
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 591
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 503 Child-protectors ...................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 540, 543
Aluminum wheels ................. 541
Exterior ................................. 540
Interior .................................. 543
Radar sensor ................ 237, 303
Seat belts.............................. 544
Clock......................................... 402
Coat hooks ............................... 526
Compass .................................. 535
Condenser................................ 564
Console box ............................. 509
Coolant ..................................... 562 Capacity................................ 676
Checking............................... 562
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 317
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 666
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 276
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 264
Warning message................. 634
Cup holders ............................. 510
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 697
Daytime running light system.................................... 217
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 490, 497
Rear window ................. 490, 497
Windshield ............................ 489
Differential................................ 677
Dimension ................................ 672
Dinghy towing.......................... 197
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 220
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 505
Fog light switch ..................... 224
Headlight switch.................... 215
Illuminated entry system ....... 507
Interior lights ......................... 506
Interior light list...................... 505
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 119
Personal lights ...................... 506
Replacing light bulbs............. 595
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Vanity lights .......................... 523
Wattage ................................ 680
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 595
Wattage ................................ 680
Lock steering column ............. 203
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 553
General maintenance ........... 549
Maintenance data ................. 672
Maintenance required reminder message.............. 638
Maintenance requirements ...................... 546
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 619
Meter ........................................... 84
Indicators ................................ 78
Instrument panel light control................................... 86
Meters ..................................... 84
Multi-information display ......... 88
Warning lights ....................... 619
Meter control switches.............. 89
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 496 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 490, 497
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Vanity mirrors ....................... 523
Moon roof ................................. 160 Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation .............................. 160
MP3 disc ........................... 340, 413
Multi-information display.......... 88 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 264
Intuitive parking assist .......... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 260
Switching the display .............. 89
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 629
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 85
Oil Engine oil .............................. 675
Rear differential oil................ 677
Transfer oil............................ 678
Opener Back door ............................. 113
Fuel filler door ....................... 234
Hood ..................................... 555
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 300
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 490, 497
Outside temperature display .... 85
Overheating, Engine ............... 666M
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.