2021 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel

6889-1. Specifications
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability prob-
lems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you are using. If driveability
problems persist, try changing the
brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your
Toyota dealer.
■Recommendation of the use of
gasoline 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. con-
tains minimum detergent additives
to clean and/or keep clean intake
systems, per EPA’ s lowest addi-
tives concentration program.
●Toyota strongly recommends the
use of Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line. For more information on Top
Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list
of marketers, pleas e go to the offi-
cial website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of
low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates
such as ethers and ethanol, as well
as reformulated gasolines, are avail-
able in some cities. These fuels are
typically acceptable for use, provid-
ing they meet other fuel require-
ments.
Toyota recommends these fuels,
since the formulations allow for
reduced vehicle emissions.
■Non-recommendation of the
use of blended gasoline
●Use only gasoline containing up to
15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gas-
oline that could contain more than
15% ethanol, including from any
pump labeled E30 (30% ethanol
), E50 (50% ethanol ), E85
(85% ethanol ) (which are only
some examples of f uel containing
more than 15% ethanol).
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle,
be sure that it has an octane rat-
ing no lower than 87.
●Toyota does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing metha-
nol.
■Non-recommendation of the
use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane
enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga-
nese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the
use of gasoline that contains MMT.
If fuel containing MMT is used, your
Fuel information
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 knock-
ing. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you
use should meet the specifica-
tions of ASTM D4814 in the
U.S.A..
AB
C

6899-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
accelerating or driving uphill. This
is normal and there is no need for
concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use impro per 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 caus-
ing 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 per-
formance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with
an octane number or rating
lower than the l evel previously
stated will cause persistent
heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine
damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knock-
ing, etc.) is encountered after
using a different type of fuel, dis-
continue the use of that type of
fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to s pill gasohol. It
can damage your vehicle’s paint.

6949-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended inflation
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 transmis-
sion, 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 th e maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine

7029-2. Customization
*1: For details about each function: P.94
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: Vehicles with 7-inch display only
*4: AWD models
■Door lock ( P.109, 664)
“Fuel Economy”“Total Aver-
age”“Trip Average”
–O–“Tank Aver- age”
Audio system linked displayOnOff–O–
AWD system display*4OnOff–O–
Drive information typeTripTotal–O–
Drive informatio n items (first
item)Distance
Average Speed
–O–
Total Time
Drive information items (sec-
ond item)Total Time
Average Speed
–O–
Distance
Pop-up displayOnOff–O–
Multi-Information display offOffOn–O–
Suggestion functionOn
On (when the vehicle is stopped)
O–O
Off
FunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door unlocked in
first step, all doors
unlocked in
second step
All doors
unlocked in first step
––O
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC

730Alphabetical Index
Audio button (Setup screen) ... ........... 384, 448
AUDIO button.......................... 379
Audio buttons overview......... 379
Audio settings ........................ 448
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem ......................................... 522Air conditioning filter ............. 608
Eco air conditioning mode .... 523
Automatic High Beam ............ 214
Automatic light control system ............................................... 212
Automatic transmission ........ 201 S mode ................................. 203
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 537
Average fuel consumption ...... 99
Average fuel economy ............. 91
Average vehicle speed ...... 93, 99
B
Back door ................................ 115 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 120
Power back door .................. 119
Wireless remote control ....... 119
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 619
Wattage ................................ 682
Battery Checking .............................. 587
If the vehicle battery is dis-charged .............................. 666
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 371
Replacing ............................. 668
Warning light ........................ 638
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 264 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 268
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 270
Bluetooth
® button (Setup screen) ...................................384
Bluetooth
® details settings ...398
Bluetooth
® setup screen.......399
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................399
Deleting a Bluetooth
® device401
Detailed settings screen .......403
Displaying the Bluetooth
® setup
screen.................................398
Editing the Bluetooth
® device
information..........................402
Registering a Bluetooth
® device
...........................................401
Bluetooth
® device information
...............................................402
Bluetooth
® hands-free system
...............................................471
Bluetooth
® phone message func-
tion .........................................482 Calling the message sender .485
Checking received messages ...........................................483
Displaying the message screen ...........................................482
Receiving a mess age ...........483
Replying to a message (dictation reply) ..................................484
Replying to a message (quick reply) ..................................485
Bottle holders .........................537
Brake Brake Hold ............................208
Fluid......................................585
Parking brake .......................205
Warning light ........................638
Brake assist ............................364
Brake Hold...............................208
Break-in tips ............................172
Brightness control Instrument panel light

Alphabetical Index731
control ............................ 84, 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 264 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 268
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 270
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 566
Exterior ................................. 566
Interior .................................. 569
Seat belts ............................. 569
Cargo capacity ............... 177, 180
Cargo hooks ........................... 539
Chains ..................................... 373
Child-protectors ..................... 114
Child restraint s ystem ............. 50
Fixed with a LATCH system ... 59
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 54
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 43
Points to remember ................ 50
Riding with children ................ 49
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 52
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety ............................... 49 Airbag precautions ................. 38
Back door precautions ......... 115
Battery precautions ...... 588, 669
Child restraint system............. 52
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ............. 529
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 30
Moon roof precau tions ......... 162
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions.................................... 166
Power window lock switch.... 160
Power window precautions .. 159
Rear door child-protectors.... 114
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......529
Cleaning ..........................566, 569 Aluminum wheels .................566
Exterior .................................566
Interior ..................................569
Radar sensor ........................227
Seat belts .............................569
Clock ....................................84, 88
Coat hooks ..............................556
Condenser ............. ..................585
Connected Service s ...............501
Console box ............................536
Consumption screen ................99
Coolant Checking ..............................584
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................371
Warning light ........................639
Cooling system .......................584 Engine overheating ..............670
Cruise control (Dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range).....................................253
Cup holders.............................536
Current fuel consumption........99
Current fuel economy ..............91
Curtain shield airbags ..............33
Customizable featu res ...........700
D
Daytime running light system212
Replacing light bulbs ............619
DCM .................502, 504, 505, 508
Deck board ..............................539
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...517, 524
Rear window.................517, 524
Windshield ....................517, 524
Differential ...............................681

732Alphabetical Index
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 147
Dimensions ............................. 676
Dinghy towing ........................ 193
DisplayBSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 265
Drive information .................... 93
Driving information ................. 91
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 253
Fuel consumption information 99
Intuitive parking assist .......... 273
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 246
Multi-information display ........ 89
RCTA ................................... 265
Warning messages .............. 649
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...... ........... 573, 577
Door lock Back door ............................. 115
Side doors ............................ 109
Smart key system................. 129
Wireless remote control ....... 104
Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 114
Back door ............................. 115
Door glasses ........................ 158
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ... 113
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 156
Rear door child-protectors.... 114
Side doors ............................ 109
Downhill assist control system ............................................... 362
Drive information ..................... 93
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ............................................... 645
Driver’s seat position memory ............................................... 138Driving position memory....... 138
Memory recall function ......... 140
Driving Break-in tips .........................172
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...355
Procedures ...........................171
Winter drive tips....................371
Driving information display .....91
Driving mode select switch ...355
Driving position memory .......138 Memory recall function .........140
Driving support system informa- tion display..............................93
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction................................253
Warning message . ...............649
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................365
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ...................................365
E
Eco drive mode .......................355
Eco Driving Indicator ...............92
Eco Driving Indicator Light......92
EDR (Event data recorder) .......10
Elapsed time .............................93
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function................................364
Warning light ........................640
Electronic key Battery-saving function .........130
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................664
Replacing the battery ...........613
Electronic sunshade ..............164 Jam protection function ........165
Operation..............................164
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..638
If a warning light turns on .....638
If a warning message is dis-played .................................649

Alphabetical Index733
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 664
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged .............................. 666
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 629
If you have a flat tire ............. 653
If you lose your keys ............ 664
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 636
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 672
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 631
If your vehicle overheats ...... 670
Emergency flashers ............... 628
Engine ACC.............................. 195, 199
Compartment ....................... 582
Engine switch ............... 195, 196
Fuel pump shut off system ... 637
Hood..................................... 579
How to start the engine 195, 196
Identification number ............ 678
If the engin e will not start ..... 662
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 628
Ignition switch (Engine switch) ................................... 195, 196
Overheating.......................... 670
Tachometer ...................... 82, 85
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 680
Checking .............................. 584
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 371
Warning light ........................ 639
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 82, 85 Engine immobilizer system .....70
Engine oil
Capacity ...............................678
Checking ..............................582
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................371
Warning light ........................639
Engine switch .................195, 196 Auto power off fun ction.........200
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
Changing the engine switch positions .............................195
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................628
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............364
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............364
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation...................389Entering letters and numbers389
List screen ............................390
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................364
Warning light ........................640
Establishing an Android Auto connection .......... ..................412
Establishing an Apple CarPlay connection .......... ..................411
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
F
Flat tire.....................................653 Tire pressure warning system...........................................592
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........681
Brake ............................585, 682
Washer .................................588
FM ............................................429