TOYOTA RAV4 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

6618-2. 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 difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.361)
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 clothing (espe-
cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fan and belts.
Failure to do so m ay 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.
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

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 ac celerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death 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.

663
9
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle specifications
9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 664
Fuel information .......... 676
Tire information ........... 678
9-2. Customization Customizable features 688
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......... 699

6649-1. 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

6659-1. 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

6669-1. 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.)

6679-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
ine Motor Oil” or equivalent to
satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
API SN/RC 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.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.
A

6689-1. Specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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-
colbased non-silic ate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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 seconds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.

6699-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genui ne Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specificati on.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.8 qt. (7.4 L , 6.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transm ission 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
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.409 qt. (0.387 L, 0.341 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Diffe rential gear oil LX
NOTICE
■Transfer oil type precaution
Using transfer oil other than t he specified oil may cause abnor mal noise
or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.

6709-1. 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 specificati on.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N ( 30.5
kgf, 67.4 lbf) while the engine is running.
Rear differential (Dynamic T orque 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 T orque Vectoring AWD vehi-
cle)
Oil capacity0.553 qt. (0.523 L, 0.460 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.
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)