2012 TOYOTA RAV4 seats

356 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Without spare tire
*2: 215/70R16 tires
*3: 225/65R17 tires
*4: 235/55R18 tires
*5: With spare tire cover
*6: Unladen vehicle
*7: With third seats
*8: With towing package
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
1500 lb. (680 kg)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine 2000 lb. (905 kg)
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*
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6-1. Specifications
6
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

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 349
Seat belts ............................. 350
Cargo capacity ........................ 215
Cargo hooks ............................ 340
CD changer .............................. 260
CD player ................................. 260
Chains ...................................... 217
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 119
Booster seats, installation .... 123
Convertible seats, definition............................. 119
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 113
Infant seats, definition .......... 119
Infant seats, installation ........ 123
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................. 125
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 127
Installing CRS with a top tether strap ......................... 130
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 108
Battery precautions ...... 378, 475
Child restraint system ........... 119
Child-protectors ...................... 44
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 74
Installing child restraints ....... 123
Moon roof precautions............ 90
Power window lock switch ...... 83
Power window precautions..... 86
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 399
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 77
Seat belt precautions.............. 75
Seat heater precautions ....... 335 Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................346
Interior ...................................349
Seat belts ..............................350
Clock .........................................329
Condenser ................................375
Console box .............................321
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............476
Cruise control...........................179
Cup holders ..............................323
Curtain shield airbags .............101
Customizable features.............510
Daytime running light
system ....................................169
Defogger Rear window .........................248
Side mirrors ...........................248
Dimensions...............................484
Dinghy towing ..........................231
Display Trip information .....................164
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....359
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............315
Wattage .................................495
Doors Door glasses ...........................83
Door lock .....................26, 38, 42
Side mirrors .............................81
Downhill assist control system ....................................200
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................438
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................137
Correct posture .......................99
Procedures ............................136
Winter driving tips..................217C
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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .................................... 375
Washer ................................. 380
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 438
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Wattage ................................ 495
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 488
Fuel gauge ........................... 158
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 544
Information ........................... 496
Refueling ................................ 91
Type ..................................... 488
Fuel door .................................... 91
Fuel filler door ........................... 91
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses ........................................ 401 Gas station information...........544
Gauges ......................................158
Glove box..................................320
Grocery bag hooks ..................340
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................281
Hazard lights Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................66
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................335
Side mirrors ...........................248
Hood ..........................................363
Hooks
Cargo hook............................340
Grocery bag ..........................340
Horn...........................................157FG
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538 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............70
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................73
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 123
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 350
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................73
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............73
Reminder light ....................... 438
Seat belt extenders .................75
Seat belt pretensioners ...........72
Seat heaters.............................. 335
Seating capacity....................... 215
Seats Adjustment ........................50, 55
Adjustment precaution ......54, 63
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 123
Cleaning ................................ 349
Head restraints ........................66
Properly sitting in the seat .......99
Seat heaters .......................... 335
Service reminder indicators .............................. 161
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 152
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 469
Shift lock system ..................... 469
Side airbags.............................. 101
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 167
Wattage ................................. 495
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............81 Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 145
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 494
Storage location .................... 449
Spark plug ................................ 491
Specifications .......................... 484
Speech command switch ........ 286
Speedometer ............................ 158
Steering Column lock release ..... 147, 150
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 78
Audio switches ...................... 278
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Storage feature ........................ 319
Storage precautions ................ 212
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 478
Sun visors ................................ 327
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Engine switch ................ 146, 149
Fog light switch ..................... 171
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Ignition switch ............... 146, 149
Light switches ....................... 167
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switches .......... 83
Window lock switch ................. 83
Wiper and washer
switch.......................... 173, 177S