2005 TOYOTA RAV4 automatic transmission

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Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
COLDº range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the HOTº range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire sizes and the com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-
scribed on page 312 and 316. They
are also on the tire and loading infor-
mation label.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. And do not forget the
spare!
Checking tire inflation
pressure

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*1: Unladen vehicle*2: With steel wheel spare tire and half
spare tire cover
*3: With aluminum wheel spare tire and
half spare tire cover
*4: With full spare tire cover*5: With over fender*6: Two- wheel drive models*7: Four- wheel drive models*8: With roof rails*9: With automatic transmission*10: With manual transmission
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
*1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.) 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires
4205 (165.6)
4210 (165.7)
* 2
4215 (165.9)*3
4255 (167.5)*4
4220 (166.1)
4225 (166.3)*3
4255 (167.5)*4
1735 (68.3)
1785 (70.3)*51785 (70.3)
1670 (65.7)
1705 (67.1)
*8
2490 (98.0) 2490 (98.0)
1505 (59.3)
* 7
1510 (59.4)*61525 (60.0)
1495 (58.9)
* 7
1500 (59.1)*61520 (59.8)
345 (761)
* 7, 9
375 (826)*7, 10
417 (919)*6, 9
447 (985)*6, 10
345 (761)*7, 9
375 (826)*7, 10
417 (919)*6, 9
447 (985)*6, 10
1670 (65.7)*6
1680 (66.1)*7
1705 (67.1)*6, 8
1715 (67.5)*7, 8
Towing capacity (trailer
weight + cargo weight)
kg (lb.)680 (1500) 680 (1500)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
Scheduled Maintenance Guideº or
Owner 's Manual Supplementº. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IVº
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF
Type T- IVº may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. TRANSFER
(four- wheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above -18
C (0
F)
SAE 90
Below -18
C (0
F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(four- wheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above -18
C (0
F)
SAE 90
Below -18
C (0
F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
118 (4.6)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6Ð8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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7. ALT- S 5 A: Charging system
8. IGN 15 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
9. EFI3 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, emission control system
10. EFI2 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
11. RADIO NO.2 30 A: Audio system
12. ABS 2 30 A: Anti- lock brake system,
vehicle stability control system, traction
control system, brake assist system
13. EFI1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, automatic transmission fluid
temperature sensor, EFI2º and EFI3º
fuses
14. H- LP RH 15 A: Right- hand headlight
15. H- LP LH 15 A: Left- hand headlight
16. ETCS 10 A: Electronic throttle control
system
17. ST 5 A: Starting system 18. STOP 10 A:
Stop lights, high- mounted
stoplight, anti- lock brake system, shift
lock control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system
19. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
20. POWER OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
21. S- HTR 10 A: Seat heaters
22. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights,
gauges and meters, front fog lights,
instrument panel light control, outside
rear view mirror defoggers, air condi-
tioning system
23. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
24. HORN 10 A: Horn
25. TAIL 7.5 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights
26. TAIL&PANEL 15 A: PANELº and
TAILº fuses
27. ACC 7.5 A: Audio system, shift lock
control system, clock, power rear view
mirrors
28. DEF 20 A: Rear window defogger
29. GAUGE 10 A: Back- up lights, electric
cooling fans, air conditioning system,
automatic transmission indicator lights,
charging system 30. OBD 7.5 A:
On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
31. IG2 10 A: Discharge warning light,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
starting system, gauges and meters,
SRS airbag system
32. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system
33. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
34. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper and
washer
35. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
36. ECU IG 10 A: Emergency flashers,
gauges and meters, anti- lock brake
system, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system, SRS airbag
system, shift lock control system,
cruise control system
Fuses (type B)
37. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
39. AM2 30 A: Discharge warning light,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
starting system, SRS airbag system,
IG2º fuse