2011 TOYOTA RAV4 brake fluid

368 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running
*
2: Parking brake pedal travel when depress ed with a force of 45 lbf (200 N, 21
kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*1Without third seats
3.7 in. (95 mm)
With third seats
4.7 in. (120 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 8 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 485
Back door Back door ............................... 46
Wireless remote control.......... 38
Smart key system ... ................ 26
Battery
Checking .............................. 369
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 463
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 210
Bluetooth
®............................... 277
Bottle holder ............................ 316
Brakes Fluid...................................... 367
Parking brake ....................... 154 Care
Exterior ..................................338
Interior ...................................341
Seat belts ..............................342
Cargo capacity .........................208
Cargo hooks .............................332
CD changer ...............................252
CD player ..................................252
Chains .......................................210
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........116
Booster seats, installation .....120
Convertible seats, definition .............................116
Convertible seats, installation ...........................120
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 110
Infant seats, definition ...........116
Infant seats, installation.........120
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................122
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................124
Installing CRS with a top tether strap..........................127
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Floor mat................................... 331
FluidBrake ..................................... 367
Washer .................................. 372
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 429
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 485
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Wattage ................................. 485
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 478
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 423
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 486
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 478
Fuel door.....................................88
Fuel filler door ............................88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 423
Fuses......................................... 392 Gas station information .......... 536
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 312
Grocery bag hooks .................. 332
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 273
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 414
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 485
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 327
Side mirrors........................... 240
Hood.......................................... 354
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 332
Grocery bag .......................... 332
Horn .......................................... 155FG
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532 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 426
Seat belt reminder ................. 429
Warning lights Active Torque Control
4WD system ............... 427, 429
Anti-lock brake system .......... 427
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 429
Brake assist system .............. 427
Brake system ........................ 426
Charging system .... ............... 427
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 427
Electric power steering .......... 427
Engine oil pressure ............... 427
Engine oil replacement reminder light ...................... 429
Low fuel level ........................ 429
Low washer fluid ................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 427
Open door ............................. 429
Pretensioners ........................ 427
Seat belt reminder light ......... 429
Slip indicator light .................. 427
Smart key system... ............... 431
SRS airbags .......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .... 429 Washer
Checking ............................... 372
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 210
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 338
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Load limits ............................. 208
Weight ................................... 474
Wheels ...................................... 384
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 240
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 242
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 388
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 259W

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■Warning lights
P. 427
or
P. 4 2 6P. 427
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 429
or
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 4 2 7P. 429
P. 4 2 9P. 429
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