Rav4(U)
2322000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil  is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Manual transmission
8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
Automatic transmission
7.7 (8.1, 6.8)
Coolant type:
”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully  charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o−wheel drive models
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Four−wheel drive models
5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
Oil type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Four−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil  viscosity:
SAE 75W−90AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
Fluid type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Automatic transmission fluid 
D−II or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Four−wheel drive models
Toyota automatic  transaxle fluid 
type T or T−IV or equivalent
TRANSFER
(four−wheel drive models with an auto-
matic transaxle)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil  viscosity:
SAE 75W−90
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