2010 TOYOTA RAV4 check engine light

454 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), to start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 4
STEP 5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (4WD models)
Spark plug
Make
Gap
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
DENSO, SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning the
engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or SAE
80W-90

502 Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ...........................81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors .............................79
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 189
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 421
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture .......................96
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 206
Electric power steering ........... 180
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged........... 451
Emergency flasher
Switch.................................... 406
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 418
If a warning light turns on ........................................ 418
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 449
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 453
If you have a flat tire ............. 430
If you lose your keys ............. 450
If you think something is wrong .................................. 414
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................. 459
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 407
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456 Engine
Compartment ........................ 350
Engine switch ................ 143, 147
Hood ..................................... 346
How to start the
engine ......................... 143, 147
Identification number............. 464
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 143, 147
Overheating .......................... 456
Engine compartment cover .... 352
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 156
Engine immobilizer system ...... 92
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 466
Checking ............................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 355
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 180
Enhanced VSC ......................... 180
EPS............................................ 180
Event data recorder ................. 416
Floor mat .................................. 322
Fluid
Brake..................................... 358
Washer.................................. 364
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Alphabetical index
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Storage feature ........................ 304
Storage precautions ............... 201
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 458
Sun visors ................................ 312
Switch Emergency flasher switch .... 406
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
Fog light switch..................... 168
Hazard light switch ............... 406
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147
Light switches ....................... 165
Power door lock switch........... 43
Power window switches ......... 81
Window lock switch ................ 81
Wiper and washer
switch ......................... 169, 171
Tachometer .............................. 156
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 473
Talk switch ............................... 271
Telephone switch .................... 271
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 95
Tire inflation pressure ............ 372 Tire information
Glossary ................................482
Size .......................................479
Tire identification number ......478
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................480
Tires Chains ...................................206
Checking ...............................365
If you have a flat tire ..............430
Inflation pressure...................372
Information ............................477
Replacing ..............................430
Rotating tires .........................365
Size .......................................472
Snow tires .............................206
Tire pressure warning
system ........................365, 421
Tools .........................................430
Total load capacity...................204
Towing Dinghy towing........................218
Emergency towing.................408
Trailer towing.........................210
Traction control........................180
TRAC .........................................180
Trip information .......................162
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............396
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................473
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Utility vehicle precautions ...... 193
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 313
Wattage ................................. 473
Vanity mirrors........................... 313
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 464
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 418
Seat belt reminder ................. 421
Warning lights Active torque control
4WD system ............... 419, 421
Anti-lock brake system .......... 419
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 421
Brake assist system .............. 419
Brake system ........................ 418
Charging system .... ............... 419
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 419
Electric power steering system ................................ 419
Engine oil pressure ............... 419
Engine oil replacement
reminder light ...................... 421
Low fuel level ........................ 421
Low washer fluid ................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 419
Open door ............................. 421
Pretensioners ........................ 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator light .................. 419
Smart key system... ............... 423
SRS airbags .......................... 419
Tire pressure warning light .... 421 Washer
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 206
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 330
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 198
Load limits ............................. 204
Weight ................................... 462
Wheels ...................................... 376
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 233
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 235
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 380
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 252U
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