TOYOTA RAV4 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

6518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
sible to unlock the doors using the
smart key system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors.
●The engine may not start on the
first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally
after the se cond attempt. This is
not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the
battery is reconnected, the system
will return to the mode it was in
before the battery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
engine switch was in before the
battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the
battery.
■When the battery is removed or
discharged (vehicles with Stop
& Start system)
After the battery terminals have
been disconnecte d and recon-
nected or the battery has been
replaced, the Stop & Start system
may not automatically stop the
engine for approximately 5 to 60
minutes.
■When replacing the battery
●Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Use a genuine batt ery specifically
designed for use with the Stop &
Start system or a ba ttery with equiv-
alent specifications to a genuine
battery. If an unsupported battery is
used, Stop & Start system functions
may be restricted to protect the bat-
tery. Also, battery performance may
decrease and the engine may not
be able to restart. Contact your Toy-
ota dealer for details.
●Use a battery tha t conforms to
European regulations.
●Ty p e A :
Use a battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN3), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (65Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(603A) or greater.
Ty p e B :
Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (60Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(560A) or greater.
Ty p e C :
Use a battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN2), 20
hours rate capacity (20HR) is equiv-
alent (60Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(563A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery can-
not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time p eriod where the
vehicle is not used is a short time,
the battery may discharge and
engine may not be able to start.
WA R N I N G
■When removing the battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-)
terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-
minal contacts any metal in the
surrounding area when the posi-
tive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire
in addition to ele ctrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.

6528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WA R N I N G
●Do not allow the other end of
the jumper cable connected to
the “+” terminal to come into
contact with any other parts or
metal surfaces in the area, such
as brackets or unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps
of the jumper cables to come
into contact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches,
cigarette lighters or allow open
flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acid ic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead
and lead compounds. Observe
the following precautions when
handling the battery:
●When working with the battery,
always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any bat-
tery fluids (acid) to come into
contact with skin, clothing or the
vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid
comes into contact with the skin
or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and
seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth
over the affected area until
medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after
handling the battery support,
terminals, and other battery-
related parts.
●Do not allow child ren near the
battery.
■When replacing the battery
For information regarding battery
replacement, contact your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper
cables, ensure that they do not
become entangled in the cooling
fans or engine drive belt.

6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood. 3
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Radiator
Cooling fan
4 The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
The needle of the engine
coolant temperature gauge
( P.82, 85) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine
power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
gency if coolant is unavailable.
6Start the engine and turn the
air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cool-
ing fan operate and to check
for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.
The fan operate when the air condi-
tioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold s tart. Confirm that
the fan is operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is diffi-
cult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fan may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately
and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at
the nearest Toyota dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle i nspected at the
nearest Toyota dealer.
WA R N I N G
■When inspecting under the
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from
under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and c lothing (espe-
cially a tie, a sca rf or a muffler)
away from the f an and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the
hands or clothing to be caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine and
radiator are hot. High tempera-
ture steam or coolant could
spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the
engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot engine too quickly can cause
damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficu lt to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.363)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WA R N I N G
■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 accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death o r 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.

6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency

657
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 658
Fuel information .......... 669
Tire information ........... 671
9-2. Customization Customizable features 681
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......... 693

6589-1. Specifications
9-1.Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length*1
Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)/Trail
grade (for Can-
ada)
180.9 in. (4595 mm)
ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)/Trail
grade (for Can-
ada)
181.5 in. (4611 mm)
Overall width*1
Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)/Trail
grade (for Can-
ada)
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)/Trail
grade (for Can-
ada)
73.4 in. (1865 mm)
Overall height*1
Without bridge
type roof rail 67.0 in. (1701 mm)*2
67.2 in. (1706 mm)*3
With bridge type
roof rail 68.6 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

6599-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle 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
■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 stamped 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.
Vehicle capacity we ight (Occupants +
luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)*4
3500 lb. (1590 kg)*5
Vehicle identification

6609-1. 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 Genu-
Engine
ModelA25A-FKS
Ty p e4-cylinder in line
, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44  4.07 in. (87.5  103.4 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.)