2009 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel type

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1-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP 3
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Trip information
Type A Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
Type B Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
■ Outside temperature
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
When the outside air temperature falls below 37°F
(3°C) while driving, the temperature display flashes
to indicate that the outside air temperature is becom-
ing low.
Displays the instantaneous fuel consumption.

394 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*1: Vehicles with towing package
*
2: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
*
3: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Type B (driver’s side)
23 CDS*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 1 *
350 A
24 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AMP 30 A Audio system
2 AM2 30 A Starting system
3 IG2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
4 HAZ 10 A Emergency flashers
5 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

470 6-1. Specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 lmp.gal.)
Oil capacity
Drain and refill (Refer-
ence)
Without filter
With filter 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multi-grade engine oil

478 6-1. Specifications
■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. 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.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■
Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper 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 causing the emission control system to malfunction and the
emission control system to function improperly.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

506 Alphabetical index
Fog lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 425
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 476
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 476
Fuel Capacity ................................ 470
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419 Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 477
Refueling ................................. 88
Type ...................................... 470
Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses ........................................ 388
Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 305
Grocery bag hooks .................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 266
Hazard light switch .................. 410
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Side mirrors........................... 233
Hood.......................................... 348
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 323
Grocery bag .......................... 323
Horn .......................................... 155
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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)