2011 TOYOTA RAV4 hood open

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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 76
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 165
P. 153
P. 168
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 169
P. 171
Fuel filler door opener
P. 88
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 414
Four-wheel drive lock switch  P. 196
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 156
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 243
Hood release lever P. 354
Horn P. 155

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

528 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 350
General maintenance ............ 346
Maintenance data.................. 474
Maintenance requirements.... 344
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 226
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 157
Meters ................................... 156
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............77
Side mirror heaters................240
Side mirrors .............................79
Vanity mirrors ........................ 320
Moon roof ...................................84
MP3 disc ................................... 259
Noise from under vehicle ..........18 Odometer .................................. 156
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 361
Opener Hood ..................................... 354
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 79
Outside temperature
display .................................... 163
Overhead console.................... 314
Overheating, Engine ................ 466
Parking brake ........................... 154
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 485
Personal/interior lights Switch ................................... 308
Wattage................................. 485
Power outlet ............................. 322
Power windows .......................... 81M
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 354Fuel filler doorP. 8 8
Hood release lever P. 3 5 4Fuel filler door opener P. 8 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 484
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 4 8 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) P. 478
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 478
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)