oil filter TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 564)
Vehicles with smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 564)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● 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 every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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6759-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 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 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. 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.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

735Alphabetical index
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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
*
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”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 555
P. 234
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation
pressure
P. 555 P. 234P. 679
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 674
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 6 7 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 675