2011 TOYOTA RAV4 ignition

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to “ACC”
(engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine run-
ning) mode.
■ Location of the emer gency towing eyelet
The emergency towing eyelet is in the tool bag. ( P. 438)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

464 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

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 184
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 461
Emergency flasher
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 426
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 426
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If the engine will not start...... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................ 459
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 463
If you have a flat tire ............ 438
If you lose your keys............. 460
If you think something is wrong ................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 470
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 466 Engine
Compartment ........................358
Engine switch ................143, 147
Hood......................................354
How to start the
engine .........................143, 147
Identification number .............476
If the engine will not start ......458
Ignition switch................143, 147
Overheating...........................466
Engine compartment cover.....360
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................480
Checking ...............................365
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................156
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................478
Checking ...............................361
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................363
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................185
Enhanced VSC .........................185
EPS ............................................184
Event data recorder .................424E

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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification
Engine .................................. 476
Vehicle.................................. 476
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 307
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 503
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 307
Switch ........................... 309, 308
Wattage ................................ 485
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 356
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 438
Jack handle.............................. 438
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 460
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 .............404
Wattage .................................485
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................404
Wattage .................................485
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............307
Emergency flasher switch .....414
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................414
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........308, 309
Luggage compartment
light .....................................309
Personal light switch .............308
Replacing light bulbs .............404
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................320
Wattage .................................485
Load capacity ...........................208
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................334I
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K
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Service reminder indicators .............................. 159
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 459
Shift lock system ..................... 459
Side airbags................................98
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 485
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............79
Smart key system Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................143
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 484
Storage location .................... 438
Spark plug ................................ 481
Specifications........................... 474
Speech command switch ........ 278
Speedometer ............................ 156
Steering Column lock release...... 145, 148
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................76
Audio switches ...................... 270 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Wattage................................. 485
Storage feature ........................ 311
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 468
Sun visors ................................ 319
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 414
Engine switch ................ 144, 147
Fog light switch ..................... 168
Hazard light switch ................ 414
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