TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: RAV4 HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2023Pages: 586, PDF Size: 17.55 MB
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4998-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-6B 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
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5008-1. Specifications
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*Gasoline engine6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Power control unit1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, 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 (12-volt Battery)
Specific voltage reading at
68°F (20°C):
12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn on
the high beam headlights for 30 seconds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the 12-volt battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
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5018-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.5 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Rear differential fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur 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
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5028-1. Specifications
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type A)
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type B)
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
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 x 7J, 17 x 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
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
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 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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5038-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type C)
Vehicles with 18-inch wheels (type A)
Tire size225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
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 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size225/60R18 100H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
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 x 7J, 17 x 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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5048-1. Specifications
Vehicles with 18-inch wheels (type B)
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
*1: If equipped
*2: The 28/8 W bulb is used. Howev er, only the 28 W filament illuminates.
Tire size225/60R18 100H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
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 x 7J, 17 x 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.439)7444NA28/8B
Front turn signal lights (type B: P.439) (bulb
type)7444NA28/8*2B
Rear turn signal lightsWY21W21B
Back-up lightsW16W16A
Outer foot lights*15A
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5058-1. 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
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5068-1. 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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5078-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Full-size tire
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.509)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.508)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.409)
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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5088-1. 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.511)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.502)
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.410)
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