2012 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel type

92 1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP 3
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Trip information
Type A Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
Type B Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
■ Outside temperature
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
If the outside temperature falls below 37°F (3°C)
while driving, the temperature display will flash a few
times to inform the driver of the need for caution due
to ice on the road resulting from the low temperature.
Displays the instantaneous fuel consumption.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
*1: Vehicles with towing package
*
2: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
*
3: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Type B (passenger’s side)
23 CDS*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 1 *
350 A
24 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AMP 30 A Audio system
2 AM2 30 A Starting system
3 IG2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
4 HAZ 10 A Emergency flashers
5 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

488 6-1. Specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference*) Without filter
With filter 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

498 6-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle's three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction and the
emission control system to function improperly.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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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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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)