2009 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

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Alphabetical index
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 455
If the engine will not start...... 451
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................ 453
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 457
If you have a flat tire ............ 434
If you lose your keys............. 454
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 411
If your vehicle overheats ...... 460
Switch ................................... 155
Engine Compartment........................ 352
Engine switch ............... 143, 147
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the engine ........................ 143, 147
Identification number ............ 468 If the engine will not start ......451
Ignition switch................143, 147
Overheating...........................460
Engine compartment cover.....354
Engine coolant Capacity ................................472
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................206
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................156
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................470
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................206
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................358
Enhanced vehicle stability
control ....................................180
Enhanced VSC .........................180
EPS ............................................180
Event data recorder .................420
Floor mat...................................322
Fluid Brake .....................................361
Washer ..................................367
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I/M test ...................................... 343
Identification
Engine .................................. 468
Vehicle.................................. 468
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 300
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 494
Inside rear view mirror.............. 78
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 300
Switch ........................... 302, 301
Wattage ................................ 476
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 350
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 434
Jack handle.............................. 434
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 455
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 454
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147 Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control
key ........................................38
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................476
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................400
Wattage .................................476
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............300
Emergency flasher switch .....410
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................410
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........301, 302
Luggage compartment light...302
Personal light switch .............301
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................313
Wattage .................................476
Load capacity ...........................204
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................325I
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 344
General maintenance ............ 340
Maintenance data.................. 466
Maintenance requirements.... 338
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 220
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 157
Meters ................................... 156
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 229
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............78
Side mirror heaters................233
Side mirrors .............................80
Vanity mirrors ........................ 313
Moon roof ...................................85
MP3 disc ................................... 252
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 156
Oil Engine oil .............................. 355
Opener
Hood...................................... 348 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 80
Outside temperature display .................................... 163
Overhead console.................... 307
Overheating, Engine ................ 460
Parking brake ........................... 154
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 301
Wattage................................. 476
Power outlet ............................. 315
Power windows .......................... 82M
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Side marker lightsReplacing .............................. 400
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 476
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............80
Smart key system Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................143
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 475
Storage location .................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 472
Specifications........................... 466
Speech command switch ........ 271
Speedometer ............................ 156
Steering Column lock release...... 145, 148
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................77
Audio switches ...................... 263
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 476
Storage feature......................... 304
Storage precautions ................201
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 463 Sun visors ................................ 312
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 410
Engine switch ................ 144, 147
Fog light switch ..................... 168
Hazard light switch ................ 410
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147
Light switches ....................... 165
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switches .......... 82
Window lock switch ................. 82
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 169, 171
Tachometer .............................. 156
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Talk switch ............................... 271
Telephone switch..................... 271
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 94
Tire inflation pressure ............. 375
Tire information Glossary ................................ 485
Size ....................................... 482
Tire identification number...... 481
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 483
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Tires
Chains .................................. 206
Checking .............................. 368
If you have a flat tire ............. 434
Inflation pressure .................. 375
Information ........................... 480
Replacing ............................. 434
Rotating tires ........................ 368
Size ...................................... 475
Snow tires............................. 206
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 368, 425
Tools......................................... 434
Total load capacity .................. 204
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 218
Emergency towing ................ 411
Trailer towing ........................ 210
Traction control ....................... 180
TRAC ........................................ 180
Trip information....................... 162
Trip meter................................. 156
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage ................................ 476
Utility vehicle ........................... 193 Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................313
Wattage .................................476
Vanity mirrors...........................313
Vehicle identification
number ...................................468
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................422
Open door .............................425
Seat belt reminder .................425
Warning lights
Active torque control 4WDsystem ........................423, 425
Anti-lock brake system ..........423
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................425
Brake assist system ..............423
Brake system ........................422
Charging system .... ...............423
Electric power steering
system ................................423
Engine oil pressure ...............423
Low fuel level ........................425
Low washer fluid ...................425
Malfunction indicator lamp ....423
Open door .............................425
Pretensioners ........................423
Seat belt reminder light .........425
SRS airbags ..........................423
Tire pressure warning light ....425
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 434If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 451If the engine will not start
P. 9 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 457If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 453If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 460If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 454If you lose your keys/ wireless
remote control transmitter

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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 423
or
P. 4 2 2P. 423
P. 4 2 3P. 425
P. 4 2 3P. 425
P. 425
or
P. 4 2 3P. 425
P. 4 2 3P. 425
P. 4 2 5P. 425
P. 425
or
P. 4 2 3P. 427
Brake system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Active torque control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightLow fuel level warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lampFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Smart key system warn-
ing light

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 348Fuel filler doorP. 8 8
Hood release lever P. 3 4 8Fuel filler door opener P. 8 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 475
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 4 7 5
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference) P. 470
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 470
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.5 L 4-cylinder
[2AR-FE] engine) SAE 5W-30 (3.5 L V6
[2GR-FE] engine)