2016 TOYOTA RAV4 Transmission

6178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Low fuel level warning lightIndicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal.
(9.0 L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
High engine coolant temperature warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
→ P. 664
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required reminder light (if equipped)
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
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Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
reminder light has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the reminder
light has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the reminder lig ht after the maintenance
is performed. (
→P. 543)
Automatic transmission flui d temperature warning light
(if equipped) Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high if the light comes on
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning light (if
equipped)
When the light blinks:
The system has been overloaded and front-wheel drive
has been automatically engaged.
→ Drop your speed or stop the vehicle until the light
stops blinking. (Do not stop the engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Dynamic Torque Control AWD system.
→ Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
(Yellow)
Cruise control warning light (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
→ P. 275
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

6338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(AWD models only)
Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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6759-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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
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.

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6899-1. 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 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
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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727Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Automatic High Beam ............. 216
Automatic light control system .................................... 215
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 332, 394
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door Back door.............................. 117
Jam protection function......... 122
Power back door ................... 119
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 678
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 660
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Warning light/ message ..................... 615, 630
Bluetooth
®........................ 386, 473
Audio system ................ 378, 440
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 381, 442
Registering a Bluetooth
® device....... 367, 433
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 369, 435
Wireless communication ........... 361, 428
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 378, 440 Bluetooth
® phone
(audio system)....................... 361
Deleting the call history ........ 375
Making a call......................... 381
Managing speed dials........... 374
Managing the contacts ......... 376
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call .................... 383
Speaking on the phone......... 381
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 459
Making a call......................... 444
Managing the contacts ......... 463
Message function ................. 451
Phone settings ...................... 457
Receiving a call .................... 447
Speaking on the phone......... 448
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light/message..................... 615, 627
Brake assist ............................. 297
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 305 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 312
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
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Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 540
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 616
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 709
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 616
Seat heaters ............................. 499
Seat position memory ............. 144
Seating capacity ...................... 180 Seats ................................. 139, 141
Adjustment.................... 139, 141
Adjustment
precautions................. 140, 143
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 539
Driving position memory ....... 144
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 142
Head restraint ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 215
Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 252
Radar sensor ........................ 233
Service reminder indicators ..... 78
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ........ 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Shift lock system ..................... 657
Shopping bag hooks ............... 508
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side marker lights ................... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs .... 594, 597
Wattage ................................ 678
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Talk switch*.......................... 478
Telephone switches ...... 366, 456
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 567
VSC OFF switch ................... 299
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 221
Tachometer ................................ 85
Tail lights .................................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 598
Wattage ................................ 678
Talk switch
*............................. 478
Telephone switches ........ 366, 456
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 73
Tire inflation pressure ............. 677
Maintenance data ................. 677
Warning light ......................... 619
Tire information ....................... 682
Glossary................................ 689
Size ....................................... 685
Tire identification number ..... 684
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 687
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 567
Function ................................ 567
Initializing .............................. 567
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 567
Registering ID codes ............ 569
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 567
Warning light ......................... 619 Tires .......................................... 565
Chains .................................. 315
Checking............................... 565
If you have a flat tire ............. 642
Inflation pressure .................. 677
Information............................ 682
Replacing.............................. 642
Rotating tires ........................ 566
Size....................................... 677
Snow tires ............................. 317
Spare tire .............................. 642
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 567
Warning light......................... 619
Tools ......................................... 643
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 670
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Emergency towing ................ 609
Towing eyelet ....................... 609
Trailer Sway Control ............. 298
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 231
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 297
Trailer Sway Control ............... 298
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Selecting the driving mode ... 205
Trip information ......................... 90
Trip meters ................................. 90
Troubleshooting ...................... 722
Turn signal lights .................... 210 Replacing light bulbs................... 593, 597, 601
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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USB port ........................... 354, 394
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 319
Vanity lights ............................. 519Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 678
Vanity mirrors .......................... 519
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 671
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 297
Voice command system
*....... 478
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 297
Warning buzzers ...................... 615 Brake system ....... ................. 615
Downshifting ......................... 208
Key reminder ................ 131, 637
Open back door .................... 616
Open door ............................. 616
Open moon roof .................... 162
Pre-collision braking ............. 238
Seat belt reminder ................ 616
Warning lights.......................... 615 ABS....................................... 616
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 617
Brake system ....... ................. 615
Charging system ................... 615
Electric power steering ......... 616 Low engine oil pressure........ 615
Low fuel level ........................ 617
Maintenance required
reminder light ..................... 617
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 615
Open door............................. 616
Pre-Collision System ............ 618
Seat belt reminder light......... 616
Slip indicator ......................... 616
SRS ...................................... 616
Tire pressure ........................ 619
Warning messages.................. 626
Washer ..................................... 221 Checking............................... 564
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 315
Switch ................................... 221
Washing and waxing ............... 536
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 670
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 670
Wheels ...................................... 580
Replacing wheels ................. 580
Size....................................... 677
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger ..................... 486, 493
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 486, 493
Windshield wipers ................... 221 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 221
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