TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: RAV4, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 2023Pages: 574, PDF Size: 17.31 MB
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4938-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type B)
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type C)
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 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)
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 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) 
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4948-1. Specifications
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type D)
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type E)
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 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)
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 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) 
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4958-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Vehicles with 18-inch wheels
Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type A)
Tire size225/60R18 100H, T165/80D17 104M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18   7J, 17   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M 
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size19   7 1/2J, 18   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 
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4968-1. Specifications
Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type B)
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
*1: The 28/8 W bulb is used. Howev er, only the 28 W filament illuminates.
*2: If equipped
Tire size235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M 
(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 size19   7 1/2J, 18   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Front side marker lights (bulb type)W5W5A
Front turn signal/parking lights (type 
A: P.432)7444NA28/8B
Front turn signal (type B and C: P.432) (bulb 
type)7444NA28/8*1B
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21B
Back-up lightsW16W16A
Outer foot lights*25A 
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4978-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases,  driveability prob-
lems may be caused by the brand of 
gasoline you are using. If driveability 
problems persist, try changing the 
brand of gasoline. If this does not 
correct the problem, consult your 
Toyota dealer.
■Recommendation of the use of 
gasoline containing detergent 
additives
●Toyota recommends the use of 
gasoline that contains detergent 
additives to avoid the build-up of 
engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. con-
tains minimum detergent additives 
to clean and/or keep clean intake 
systems, per EPA’ s lowest addi-
tives concentration program.
●Toyota strongly recommends the 
use of Top Tier  Detergent Gaso-
line. For more information on Top 
Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list 
of marketers, pleas e go to the offi-
cial website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of 
low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates 
such as ethers and ethanol, as well 
as reformulated gasolines, are avail-
able in some cities. These fuels are 
typically acceptable for use, provid-
ing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Toyota recommends these fuels, 
since the formulations allow for 
reduced vehicle emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the 
use of blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to 
15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gas-
oline that could contain more than 
15% ethanol, including from any 
pump labeled E30 (30% ethanol 
), E50 (50% ethanol  ), E85 
(85% ethanol  ) (which are only 
some examples of f uel containing 
more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, 
be sure that it has an octane rat-
ing no lower than 87.
●Toyota does not recommend the 
use of gasoline containing metha-
nol.
■Non-recommendation of the 
use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane 
enhancing additive called MMT 
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga-
nese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the 
use of gasoline that contains MMT. 
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded 
gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 
(Research Octane Number 
91) or higher. Use of 
unleaded gasoline with an 
octane rating lower than 87 
may result in engine knock-
ing. Persistent knocking 
can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you 
use should meet the specifica-
tions of ASTM D4814 in the 
U.S.A..
AB
C 
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4988-1. Specifications
If fuel containing MMT is used, your 
emission control system may be 
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on 
the instrument cluster may come on. 
If this happens, contact your Toyota 
dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light 
knocking for a short time while 
accelerating or driving uphill. This 
is normal and there is no need for 
concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use impro per fuels. If 
improper fuels are used, the 
engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline. 
Leaded gasoline can cause 
damage to your vehicle’s three-
way catalytic converters caus-
ing the emission control system 
to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than 
the type previously stated. 
Other gasohol may cause fuel 
system damage or vehicle per-
formance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with 
an octane number or rating 
lower than the l evel previously 
stated will cause persistent 
heavy knocking. 
At worst, this will lead to engine 
damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knock-
ing, etc.) is encountered after 
using a different type of fuel, dis-
continue the use of that type of 
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It 
can damage your vehicle’s paint. 
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4998-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Full-size tire
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.501)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.500)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.405)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coat ed parallel cords. Cords are the  strands 
which form the pl ies in a tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D 
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5008-1. Specifications
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a 
bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire d oes not have a tube and air is directly put in to the tire. A 
tube type tire has a tube inside t he tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold  tire inflation pressure (P.503)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.492)
This means the pressure to w hich a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.406)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewal l. A tire not marked “M+S” is a 
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identifi ed by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE  ONLY” 
molded on its sidewall. This tire  is designed for temporary emergency use 
only.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire 
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the 
tire conforms to  applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire 
Identification Number 
(TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G 
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5018-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Type BDOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the  tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical 
tire size.
Tire use  (P = Passenger car, 
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 dig-
its)
Speed symbol (alphabet with 
one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
 7 L U H  V H F W L R Q  \
Q D P H V
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C 
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5028-1. Specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers 
and/or prospective purchasers 
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer 
any questions you may have as you 
read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must 
conform to Federal Safety 
Requirements in addition to 
these grades. Quality grades 
can be found where applicable  on the tire sidewall between 
tread shoulder and maximum 
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the 
wear rate of the tire when tested 
under controlled conditions on a 
specified government test 
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 
would wear one and  a half (1 - 1/2) 
times as well on the government 
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires 
depends upon the ac tual conditions 
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due 
to variations in dri ving habits, ser-
vice practices and  differences in 
road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and 
C, and they represent the tire’s 
ability to stop on wet pavement 
as measured under controlled 
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt 
and concrete.
A tire marked C  may have poor 
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade 
assigned to this tire is based on 
braking (straight ahead) traction 
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K