2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fuel type

17Pictorial index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 617
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*. . . . . . . . P. 505
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 581
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 489
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 489
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 613
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 602
Headlights/daytime running lights (halogen headlights) . . P. 216
Headlights (LED headlights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Parking lights (halogen headlights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Parking lights/daytime running light s (LED headlights) . . P. 216
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 527, Watts: P. 618)
*: 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 par king 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. 619)
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 ac\
cel-
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. 619
■ 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
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When trouble arises
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. 595)
● 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. 594)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 597)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( → P. 500)
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. 201)
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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6219-1. 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 ........................................... 612Capacity ................................ 612
Fuel gauge .............................. 93
Information ............................ 619
Refueling............................... 234
Type ...................................... 612
Warning light ......................... 552
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 234 Refueling............................... 234
Fuses ........................................ 524
Garage door opener ................ 461
Gauges ....................................... 93
Glove box ................................. 444
Grocery bag hooks .................. 447
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 389
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 152
Headlights ................................ 216
Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs............. 528
Wattage ................................ 618
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 430
Heated steering wheel .......... 439
Outside rear view mirrors...... 433
Seat heaters ......................... 439
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 538
Hill-start assist control............ 312
Hood ......................................... 489 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 447
Coat hooks ........................... 459
Grocery bag hooks ............... 447
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 155
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 79
Specification ......................... 613
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 80
Hybrid system............................ 75 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 101
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 95
Hybrid system precautions........................... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 318
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 593
Overheating .......................... 602
Power (ignition) switch.......... 201
Regenerative braking ............. 77
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 76
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 95
Hybrid transmission................ 208
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 212
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 284
Parking brake ........................... 215 Operation .............................. 215
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 551
Warning message ................. 565
Parking lights ........................... 216
Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs..... 530, 538
Wattage ................................ 618
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 249
Function ................................ 244
Warning light ......................... 552
Warning message ................. 568
Personal lights ......................... 440 Switch ................................... 441
Wattage ................................ 618
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 119
Power control unit coolant ..... 496
Capacity ................................ 614
Checking ............................... 496
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 321
Power outlet ............................. 458
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 312
Warning light ......................... 552
Power switch............................ 201
Power windows........................ 162 Catch protection function ...... 163
Jam protection function......... 163
Operation .............................. 162
Window lock switch............... 162 Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 249
Function ................................ 244
Warning light......................... 552
Warning message................. 568
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 268
Radiator .................................... 497
Radio ........................................ 353
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light................. 553
Rear seat .................................. 147
Adjustment............................ 147
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 148
Rear side marker lights........... 216 Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Wattage ................................ 618
Rear turn signal lights ............ 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 618
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 159
Rear view monitor system ...... 292
Rear window defogger ............ 433
Rear window wiper .................. 231
Refueling .................................. 234 Capacity................................ 612
Fuel types ............................. 612
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 236
Regenerative braking ................ 77
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.