2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fuel

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■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 low emissions gasoline
Gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as refor-
mulated gasoline, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.
■ 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 (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, 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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Fuel ........................................... 596Capacity ................................ 596
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 603
Refueling............................... 218
Type ...................................... 596
Warning light ......................... 537
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 98
Fuel filler door.......................... 218 Refueling............................... 218
Fuses ........................................ 508
Gas station information .......... 660
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 428
Grocery bag hooks .................. 431
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 373
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 141
Headlights ................................ 201
Automatic High Beam ........... 205
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Wattage ................................ 602
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 414
Heated steering wheel .......... 423
Seat heaters ......................... 423
Outside rear view mirrors...... 417
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 522
Hill-start assist control............ 296
Hood ......................................... 473 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 431
Coat hooks ........................... 443
Grocery bag hooks ............... 431
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 77
Specification ......................... 597
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 78
Hybrid system............................ 73 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 78
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ............. 98
EV drive mode ...................... 193
High voltage components ....... 77
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 92
Hybrid system precautions........................... 77
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 302
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 576
Overheating .......................... 586
Power (ignition) switch.......... 188
Regenerative braking ............. 75
Starting the hybrid system .... 188
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission................ 195
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 578
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 205
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Headlight switch.................... 201
Illuminated entry system ....... 426
Interior lights ......................... 425
Interior light list...................... 424
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 117
Personal lights ...................... 425
Replacing light bulbs............. 511
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Vanity lights .......................... 441
Wattage ................................ 602
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 511
Wattage ................................ 602
Lock steering column ............. 191
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 471
General maintenance ........... 467
Maintenance data ................. 594
Maintenance requirements ...................... 464
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 535
Meter ........................................... 90 Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ....................... 535
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 416 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 146
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 148
Vanity mirrors ....................... 441
Moon roof ................................. 154 Jam protection function ........ 155
Operation .............................. 154
MP3 disc ................................... 339
Multi-information display.......... 94 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 252
Energy monitor/consumption
screen .................................. 98
Intuitive parking assist .......... 269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 247
Switching the display .............. 95
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil Engine oil .............................. 597
Opener Back door ............................. 113
Fuel filler door ....................... 220
Hood ..................................... 473
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 148
Adjusting and folding ............ 148
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 286
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 417
Outside temperature display .... 90
Overheating, Engine ............... 586
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 268
Parking brake ........................... 200 Operation .............................. 200
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 535
Warning message ................. 549
Parking lights ........................... 201
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs..... 514, 522
Wattage ................................ 602
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 232
Function ................................ 228
Warning light ......................... 536
Warning message ................. 552
Personal lights ......................... 424 Switch ................................... 425
Wattage ................................ 602
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 113
Power control unit coolant ..... 480
Capacity ................................ 598
Checking ............................... 480
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Power outlet ............................. 442
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 296
Warning light ......................... 536
Power switch............................ 188
Power windows........................ 151 Catch protection function ...... 152
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Window lock switch............... 151 Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 232
Function ................................ 228
Warning light......................... 536
Warning message................. 552
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 252
Radiator .................................... 481
Radio ........................................ 337
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear seat .................................. 136
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 137
Rear side marker lights........... 201 Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs ............ 518
Wattage ................................ 602
Rear turn signal lights ............ 199 Replacing light bulbs ............ 518
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 602
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 146
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 148
Rear view monitor system ...... 276
Rear window defogger ............ 417
Rear window wiper .................. 215
Refueling .................................. 218 Capacity................................ 596
Fuel types ............................. 596
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 220
Regenerative braking ................ 75
P
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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USB port ................................... 322
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 309
Vanity lights ............................. 441Vanity lights .......................... 441
Wattage ................................ 602
Vanity mirrors .......................... 441
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 595
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 296
Voice command system
*....... 407
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 296
Warning buzzers ...................... 535 Brake system ....... ................. 535
Downshifting ......................... 198
Open back door .................... 546
Open door ............................. 546
Open moon roof .................... 155
PCS ...................................... 228
Seat belt reminder ................ 537
Warning lights.......................... 535
ABS....................................... 536
Brake system ....... ................. 535
Electric power steering ......... 536
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Seat belt reminder light ......... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 537
SRS ...................................... 535
Tire pressure......................... 537 Washer ..................................... 211
Checking............................... 483
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 305
Switch ................................... 211
Washing and waxing ............... 458
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 594
Load limits ............................ 172
Weights................................. 594
Wheels ...................................... 501
Replacing wheels ................. 501
Size....................................... 601
Window glasses ...................... 151
Window lock switch ................ 151
Windows................................... 151 Power windows..................... 151
Rear window defogger.......... 417
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 417
Windshield wipers ................... 211 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 211
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 305
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking ................ 104
Replacing the battery............ 506
WMA disc ................................. 339
XM
® Satellite Radio*
U
V
W
X
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.