2015 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

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8-1. Specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the engine is operating.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
15-inch front brake models
3.74 in. (95 mm) Min.
16-inch front brake models
4.02 in. (102 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*26  8 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use s hould meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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■Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of 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.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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Vehicle specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an 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.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
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.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (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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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 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
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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Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 217)
Light sensor sensitivity*1Standard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before the
headlights automatically
turn off after the doors are
closed
30
seconds
Off
OO
60
seconds
90
seconds
Automatic High Beam*1OnOff—O
Lights
(  P. 217)Daytime running lights*4OnOffOO
Turn signal
lever
( P. 214)Time of flashing of the
lane change signal flash-
ers
3Off—O
Instrument
cluster
( P. 9 0 )Eco Driving Indicator
Light
*5
(Enable/disable the opera-
tion)OnOff—O
Multi-
information
display
( P. 8 7 )Switching the display
when the average fuel
consumption is displayedEngine
coolant
tempera-
ture gaugeEco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
—O
Automatic
air condition-
ing system
*1
(  P. 306)
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffOO
Switching between out-
side air and recirculated
air mode linked to “AUTO”
switch operation
OnOff—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting12

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Illumination
( P. 486)
Interior lights illumination
control
*6OnOffOO
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15
seconds
7.5
seconds
OO30
seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart key sys-
tem) or engine switch is
turned off (vehicles with a
smart key system)
OnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person (vehicles with a
smart key system)
OnOff—O
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for dim-
ming the meter lights
etc.
*1
Standard-2 to 2—O
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for
brightening the meter
lights etc.
*1
Standard-2 to 2—O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized setting12

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CAUTION
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.