2012 TOYOTA RAV4 oil

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Transfer (4WD models)
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
Oil capacity 0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 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
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)

504 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

534 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 191
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged........... 471
Emergency flasher
Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 436
If a warning light turns on ........................................ 436
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 471
If the engine will not start ...... 468
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 469
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 473
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you lose your keys ............. 470
If you think something is wrong .................................. 432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 480
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 476 Engine
Compartment ........................ 367
Engine switch ................ 145, 149
Hood ..................................... 363
How to start the
engine ......................... 145, 149
Identification number............. 486
If the engine will not start ...... 468
Ignition switch ............... 145, 149
Overheating .......................... 476
Engine compartment cover .... 369
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 491
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 488
Checking ............................... 370
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 192
Enhanced VSC ......................... 192
EPS............................................ 191
Event data recorder ................. 434E

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Alphabetical index
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 359
General maintenance ........... 355
Maintenance data ................. 484
Maintenance requirements ... 352
Maintenance data .................... 353
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 234
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 159
Meters .................................. 158
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 244
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 79
Side mirror heaters ............... 248
Side mirrors ............................ 81
Vanity mirrors ....................... 328
Moon roof................................... 87
MP3 disc................................... 267
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 158
Oil Engine oil.............................. 370
Opener Hood ..................................... 363
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 81
Outside temperature display ................................... 165
Overhead console ................... 322
Overheating, Engine ............... 476 Parking brake ...........................156
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Personal/interior lights Switch....................................316
Wattage .................................495
Power outlet .............................330
Power windows ..........................83
Radiator ....................................375
Radio .........................................254
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................55
Folding down second seatback ...............................58
Folding down third seatback ...............................60
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Wattage .................................495
Rear view monitor system ......183
Rear window defogger ............248
Rear window wiper ..................177
Replacing Fuses ....................................401
Key battery ............................397
Light bulbs .............................413
Tires ......................................449
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................516M
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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 158
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Talk switch ............................... 286
Telephone switch .................... 286
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 95
Theft prevention labels ............. 98
Tire inflation pressure ............ 388
Tire information Glossary ............................... 504
Size ...................................... 501
Tire identification number ..... 500
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 502
Tires Chains .................................. 217
Checking .............................. 381
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 388
Information ........................... 499
Replacing ............................. 449
Rotating tires ........................ 381
Size ...................................... 494
Snow tires............................. 217
Tire pressure warning system........................ 381, 438
Tools......................................... 449
Total load capacity .................. 215
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 231
Emergency towing ................ 426
Trailer towing ........................ 221
Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ........................................ 191
Trip information....................... 164
Trip meter................................. 158
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 495 Utility vehicle precautions ......204
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................328
Wattage .................................495
Vanity mirrors...........................328
Vehicle identification
number ...................................486
Vehicle Stability Control..........191
VSC............................................191
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Seat belt reminder .................438
Warning lights Active Torque Control 4WD system ...............437, 438
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 438
Brake assist system ..............437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Cruise control indicator light .....................................437
Electric power steering ..........437
Engine oil pressure ...............437
Low fuel level ........................438
Low washer fluid ...................438
Maintenance required
reminder light ......................438
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................438
Pretensioners ........................437
Seat belt reminder light .........438
Slip indicator light ..................437
Smart key system... ...............442
SRS airbags ..........................437
Tire pressure warning light ....438TU
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542 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 437
or
P. 4 3 6P. 437
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 438
or
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 8P. 438
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
Maintenance required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 363Fuel filler doorP. 9 1
Hood release lever P. 3 6 3Fuel filler door opener P. 9 1Tire inflation pressure
P. 494
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 9 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) P. 488
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 488
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)