TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RAV4 PHEV, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV 2021Pages: 666, PDF Size: 161.28 MB
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Vehicle specifications
This number is also on the manu - 
facturer’s label. 
This number is also stamped under  
the right-hand front seat.
■Engine number 
The engine number is stamped on  
the engine block as shown.
Engine
ModelA25A-FXS
Type4-cylinder in line , 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke87.50×103.48 mm (3.44×4.07 in.)
Displacement2487 cm3 (151.8 cu. in.)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment 
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Front
Rear
Fuel
Fuel type
When you find these types of fuel label at the  
gas station, use only t he fuel with one of the fol- 
lowing labels. 
EU area: 
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European  
standard EN228 only 
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number
EU area:
95 or higher
Except EU area:
91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output134 kW
Maximum torque270 N•m (27.5 kg f•m, 199 ft•lbf)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output40 kW
Maximum torque121 N•m (12.3 kgf•m, 89.2 ft•lbf) 
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■Oil capacity (Drain and refill  ⎯ reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the  
engine oil. Warm up the engine and  turning off the hybrid system, wait more than  
5 minutes, and check the oi l level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used  
in your Toyota veh icle. Toyota rec- 
ommends the use of approved 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. 
Another motor oil of matching qual - 
ity can also be used. 
Oil grade:
0W-16:
API grade SN “Resource-Conserv - 
ing” or SN PLUS “Resource-Con - 
serving” multigrade engine oil 
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”,  
SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN 
“Resource-Conserving” or SN 
PLUS “Resource-Conserving”; or 
ILSAC multigrade engine oil 
Recommended visc osity (SAE): 
SAE 0W-16 is filled into your  
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing, 
and the best choice for good fuel 
economy and good starting in cold 
weather. 
If SAE 0W-16 oil is  not available,  
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. How - 
ever, it should be replaced with 
SAE 0W-16 at  the next oil change. 
Preferred 
Temperature range anticipated 
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell
Capacity51 Ah
Quantity96 cells
Nominal voltage355.2 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)
A
B 
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before next oil change 
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained  
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the 
characteristic o f 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 tempera - 
ture. An oil with a higher viscos - 
ity (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 labels:
Either or both API registered marks  
are added to some oil containers to 
help you select the oil you should 
use. 
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN” means  
the oil quality designation by American 
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center porti on: “SAE 0W-16” means  
the SAE viscosity grade. 
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”  
means that the oil has fuel-saving and 
environmental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specifica - 
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certi - 
fication Mark is displayed on the front of 
the container.
*: The coolant capacity is t he quantity of reference. 
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
A
B
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline  
engine7.4 L (7.8 qt. , 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Power con- 
trol unit2.0 L (2.1 qt. , 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following: 
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based  
non-silicate, non-amine , non-nitrite, and non- 
borate coolant with long -life hybrid organic  
acid technology 
Do not use plain water alone. 
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authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: The fluid capacity is t he quantity of reference. 
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs 
Use only iridium-tippe d spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Specific voltage reading at 20°C (68°F):
12.0 V or higher 
(Turn the power switch to OFF and turn 
on the high beam h eadlights for 30 sec- 
onds.) 
If the voltage is lower than the standard  
value, charge the 12-volt battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.4 L (4.6 qt., 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type 
Using transmission fluid other t han the above type may cause abnormal noise or  
vibration, or ultimate ly damage the transmission of your vehicle. 
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. 
If replacement is necessary, cont act any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depr essed with a force of 300 N (30.5 kgf, 67.4  
lbf) while the hybri d system is operating.
■Full-size tire
Type A
Rear differential (rear electric motor)
Fluid capacity*1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Rear differential fluid type 
Using differential fluid other  than the above type may cause abnormal noise or  vibration, or ultimate ly damage the differential of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clear- 
ance*
Left-hand drive  
vehicles128 mm (5.0 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive 
vehicles95 mm (3.7 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0  ⎯ 6.0 mm (0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 
SAE J1704 or FMVSS  No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/60R18 100H 
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Type B
■Compact spare tire (if equipped)
■When towing a trailer:  →P.308 
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recomme nded tire inflation pressure  and drive at speeds bel ow 100 km/h (62 mph).
■When all the seats are occupied 
Make sure that the rear tires are  inflated to 260 kPa (2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar, 38 psi).
Tire inflation pres- 
sure (Recom - 
mended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Front230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size18  × 7J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/55R19 101V
Tire inflation pres- 
sure (Recom - 
mended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Front230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size19  × 7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT165/90D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure (Recom- 
mended cold tire inflation pres - 
sure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size18  × 4T
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) 
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6269-1. Specifications
A: H16 halogen bulbs 
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light bulbsWType
Exterior
Front fog lights19A
Front turn signal lights21B
Rear turn signal lights21B
Back-up lights16C
Outer foot lights*5C
Interior
Vanity lights8C
Front interior lights/personal lights5C
Rear interior light8D
Luggage compartment light5C 
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■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in  
a gasoline engine 
Toyota allows the use of ethanol  
blended gasoline w here the ethanol  
content is up to 10%. Make sure that the 
ethanol blended gasoline to be used has 
a Research Octane Number that follows 
the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any  
reliable repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light  
knocking for a short time while accel - 
erating or driving uphill. This is normal  and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
When you find these types of  
fuel label at the gas station, 
use only the fu el with one of  
the following labels.
EU area: 
You must only  use unleaded  
gasoline conforming to Euro - 
pean standard EN228. 
Select unleaded gasoline with  
a Research Octane Number of 
95 or higher for optimum 
engine performance. 
Except EU area:
You must only  use unleaded  
gasoline. 
Select unleaded gasoline with  
a Research Octane Number of 
91 or higher for optimum 
engine performance.
NOTICE 
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use imp roper fuels. If  
improper fuels are used, the engine  will be damaged.
●Do not use gasoline with metallic additives, for example manganese,  
iron or lead, otherwise it may cause 
damage on your engine or emission  control system.
●Do not add afte rmarket fuel addi- tives which contain metallic addi - 
tives.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under 
names such as “E50 ” or “E85” and  
fuel containing a large amount of  ethanol should n ot be used. The  
use of these fuels will damage the 
vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any  doubt, ask any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel 
sold under names such as “E50” or  “E85” and fuel containing a large  
amount of ethanol  should not be  
used. Your vehicle can use gaso - line mixed with 10%  max ethanol.  
The use of fuel with more than 10% 
ethanol content (E 10) will damage  the vehicle’s fuel system. You must  
ensure that refuelin g is carried out  
only from a source where fuel spec - ification and qua lity can be guaran- 
teed. In case of any doubt, ask any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer. 
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NOTICE
●Do not use the methanol blended  
gasoline such as M15, M85, M100.
The use of gasoline containing  methanol may cause engine dam - 
age or failure.