2017 TOYOTA RAV4 brake fluid

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Maintenance and care
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
WARNING
■ When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.
Battery
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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9-1. 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.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N,20 kgf)
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
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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Automatic High Beam ............. 217
Automatic light control system .................................... 216
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 209
Paddle shift switches ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 330, 393
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door
Back door.............................. 113
Jam protection function......... 121
Power back door ................... 116
Touchless power back door .................................... 115
Wireless remote control .......... 99
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 676
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 658
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Warning light/ message ............................. 629
Bluetooth
®........................ 384, 472
Audio system ................ 376, 439
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 379, 441
Registering a Bluetooth
® device....... 365, 432
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 367, 434
Wireless communication ........... 359, 427
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 376, 439 Bluetooth
® phone
(audio system)....................... 359
Deleting the call history ........ 373
Making a call......................... 379
Managing speed dials........... 372
Managing the contacts ......... 374
Phone settings ...................... 366
Receiving a call .................... 381
Speaking on the phone......... 379
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 458
Making a call......................... 443
Managing the contacts ......... 462
Message function ................. 450
Phone settings ...................... 456
Receiving a call .................... 446
Speaking on the phone......... 447
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 212
Warning light/message..................... 615, 626
Brake assist ............................. 307
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 86
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 304
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 234, 300
Seat belts.............................. 540
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 670
If the engine will not start ...... 654
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 662
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 672
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 390
AUX Port/USB port ............... 393
Basic Audio Operations ........ 394
CD player.............................. 409
iPod ...................................... 416
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 439
Radio .................................... 407
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 392
USB memory ........................ 421
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 441
Using the AUX port ............... 426
Entune Audio Plus
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 308
Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 641
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 673
Brake .................................... 674
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 676
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
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