2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fuel type

17Pictorial index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 317
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 608
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 613
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 317
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*. . . . . . . . P. 501
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 576
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 609
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Parking lights/daytime running lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
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6
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 523, Watts: P. 614)
*: If equipped
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4-1. Before driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 615)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→P. 615
■ 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.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( →P. 590)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 81)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (→P. 8 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (→ P. 589)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 592)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( → P. 496)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 198)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

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9-1. Specifications
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE)
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.54 × 3.86 in. (90.0 × 98.0 mm)
Displacement152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.8 gal. (56 L, 12.3 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
FrontRear
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output105 kW50 kW
Maximum torque199 ft•lbf
(270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)103 ft•lbf
(139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)

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6179-1. Specifications
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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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Fuel ........................................... 608Capacity ................................ 608
Fuel gauge .............................. 93
Information ............................ 615
Refueling............................... 230
Type ...................................... 608
Warning light ......................... 549
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 230 Refueling............................... 230
Fuses ........................................ 520
Garage door opener ................ 457
Gauges ....................................... 93
Glove box ................................. 440
Grocery bag hooks .................. 443
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 385
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 151
Headlights ................................ 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 217
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 524
Wattage ................................ 614
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Heated steering wheel .......... 435
Seat heaters ......................... 435
Outside rear view mirrors...... 429
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 534
Hill-start assist control............ 308
Hood ......................................... 485 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 443
Coat hooks ........................... 455
Grocery bag hooks ............... 443
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 154
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 79
Specification ......................... 609
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 80
Hybrid system............................ 75 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 101
EV drive mode ...................... 203
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 95
Hybrid system precautions........................... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 314
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 588
Overheating .......................... 597
Power (ignition) switch.......... 198
Regenerative braking ............. 77
Starting the hybrid system .... 198
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 76
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 95
Hybrid transmission................ 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 209
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 280
Parking brake ........................... 212 Operation .............................. 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 547
Warning message ................. 561
Parking lights ........................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs..... 526, 534
Wattage ................................ 614
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 245
Function ................................ 240
Warning light ......................... 548
Warning message ................. 564
Personal lights ......................... 436 Switch ................................... 437
Wattage ................................ 614
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 119
Power control unit coolant ..... 492
Capacity ................................ 610
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Power outlet ............................. 454
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 308
Warning light ......................... 548
Power switch............................ 198
Power windows........................ 161 Catch protection function ...... 162
Jam protection function......... 162
Operation .............................. 161
Window lock switch............... 161 Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 245
Function ................................ 240
Warning light......................... 548
Warning message................. 564
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 264
Radiator .................................... 493
Radio ........................................ 349
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light................. 549
Rear seat .................................. 146
Adjustment............................ 146
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 147
Rear side marker lights........... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear turn signal lights ............ 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 530
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 158
Rear view monitor system ...... 288
Rear window defogger ............ 429
Rear window wiper .................. 227
Refueling .................................. 230 Capacity................................ 608
Fuel types ............................. 608
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 232
Regenerative braking ................ 77
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.