2013 TOYOTA RAV4 oil

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8-1. Specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
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 lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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5738-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 167
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 505
Electronic key ............................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery ............ 462
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 539
If the engine will not start ...... 536
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 542
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 503
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 503
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............... 97
If you think something is wrong.................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ....... 546
Emergency flashers ................ 492 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 197
Accessory mode ................... 201
Compartment ........................ 429
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Hood ..................................... 425
How to start the engine ........................ 197, 200
Identification number ............ 554
If the engine will not start ...... 536
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 197, 200
Overheating .......................... 546
Engine coolant......................... 434
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil ................................. 430 Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine oil maintenance data......................................... 413
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 197, 200
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ................................ 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 505
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Odometer.................................... 90
OilEngine oil .............................. 555
Rear differential oil ................ 558
Transfer oil ............................ 559
Opener Back door.............................. 125
Fuel filler door ....................... 239
Hood ..................................... 425
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 266
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 305
Outside temperature display .... 89
Overheating, Engine................ 546
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 253
Parking brake ........................... 215 Operation .............................. 215
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 503
Parking lights ........................... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Wattage ................................ 562
Personal lights ......................... 377 Switch ................................... 378
Wattage ................................ 562 Power back door opener
and closer .............................. 125
Power outlet ............................. 397
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 261
Warning light......................... 505
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch .............. 156
Radiator .................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 312
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
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Rear seat .................................. 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Rear side marker lights........... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear turn signal lights ............ 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 305
Rear window wiper .................. 234
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USB port ................................... 335
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 281
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 395Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 395
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 260
Warning buzzers ...................... 503 Brake system ....... ................. 503
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 511
Open back door .................... 507
Open door ............................. 507
Open moon roof .................... 161
Seat belt remainder .............. 507
Warning lights.......................... 503 ABS....................................... 504
Automatic High Beam ........... 505
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 505
Brake system ....... ................. 503
Charging system ................... 504
Electric power steering ......... 505 Low engine oil pressure........ 504
Low fuel level ........................ 507
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 504
Open door............................. 507
Seat belt reminder light......... 507
Slip indicator ......................... 505
SRS ...................................... 504
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 442
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 552
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 552
Wheels ...................................... 457 Replacing wheels ................. 457
Size....................................... 561
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger.......... 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 307
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 425
P. 239
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 425 P. 239 P. 561
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)
P. 237, 554
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 6 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0 3.5)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 555