2011 TOYOTA RAV4 battery

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6-1. Specifications
6
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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window After reconnecting or changing the
battery P. 8 1
Moon roof
(if equipped) After reconnecting or changing the
battery
P. 8 4
Engine oil mainte-
nance data (U.S.A.
only) After changing engine oil P. 429
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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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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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................105
Battery precautions ....... 370, 465
Child restraint system............ 116
Child-protectors .......................44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................72
Installing child restraints ........ 120
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 390
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 327
Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 338
Interior ................................... 341
Seat belts .............................. 342
Clock ......................................... 321
Condenser ................................ 366
Console box ............................. 313
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 466
Cruise control........................... 172
Cup holders .............................. 315
Curtain shield airbags ...............98
Customizable features............. 500 Daytime running light
system .................................... 166
Defogger Rear window ......................... 240
Side mirrors........................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 474
Dinghy towing .......................... 224
Display Trip information ..................... 162
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 307
Wattage................................. 485
Doors
Door glasses ........................... 81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors............................. 79
Downhill assist control system .................................... 193
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 429
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 96
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 210D

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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
Radiator.................................... 366
Radio ........................................ 246
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................. 54
Folding down second seatback............................... 57
Folding down third seatback............................... 59
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 485
Rear view monitor system...... 176
Rear window defogger............ 240
Rear window wiper.................. 171
Replacing Fuses.................................... 392
Key battery ........................... 388
Light bulbs ............................ 404
Tires ..................................... 438
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 506 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............68
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................71
Child restraint system
installation ...........................120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................342
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................71
How to wear your seat belt......68
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................72
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............71
Reminder light .......................429
Seat belt extenders .................73
Seat belt pretensioners ...........70
Seat heaters..............................327
Seating capacity.......................208
Seats Adjustment ........................49, 54
Adjustment precaution ......53, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............120
Cleaning ................................341
Head restraints ........................65
Properly sitting in the seat .......96
Seat heaters ..........................327RS

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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