2023 TOYOTA RAV4 differential

2004-1. Before driving
3When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb
the load.
4 Apply the parking brake
firmly.
5 Shift into P and turn off the
engine.
 When restarting after parking
on a slope:
1 With the transmission in P,
start the engine. Be sure to
keep the brake pedal
depressed.
2 Shift into a forward gear. If
reversing, shift into R.
3 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. ( P.213)
4 Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and
apply the brakes.
5 Have someone retrieve the
blocks.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transmis-
sion, differential or wheel bearing),
Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer unt il the vehicle has
been driven for over 500 miles (800
km).
After the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km), you can
start towing. However, for the next
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 45 mph
(72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a traile
r, your vehicle
will require more fr equent mainte-
nance due to the additional load.
(See “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 600 miles (1000
km) of tra iler towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds,
passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)
can adversely affect handling of
your vehicle and t railer, causing
instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to contr ol trailer sway-
ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradu-
ally to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not
apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabilize (if
enabled, Trailer Sway Control can
also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.).
●After the trailer swaying has
stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu- pants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not
shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is
appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not over-
loaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the

4908-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system (battery)
Specific voltage reading at
68°F (20°C):
12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn
on the high beam headlights for 30 sec-
onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage th e transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

4918-1. 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.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or a n
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.40 qt. (0.38 L, 0.33 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Transfer oil type precaution
Using transfer oil other than t he specified oil may cause abnormal noise
or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.
Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehi-
cle)
Oil capacity0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Diffe rential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Differential gear oil type precaution
Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may ca use abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage th e differential gear of your vehicle.

Alphabetical Index545
Checking .............................. 400
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................. 325
Warning light ........................ 450
Cooling system ...................... 400 Engine overheating .............. 480
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Cup holders ............................ 351
Current fuel economy ...... 95, 105
Curtain shield airbags ............. 33
Customizable features ........... 509
D
Daytime running light system220 Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Deck board .............................. 354
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 333, 340
Rear window ................ 333, 340
Windshield.................... 333, 340
Differential .............................. 491
Digital Rear-view Mirror ......... 156
Dimensions ............................. 486
Dinghy towing ........................ 201
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 276
Consumption screen ............ 111
Drive information .................... 97
Driving information ......... 95, 106
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 255
Multi-informatio n display 93, 102
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................... 289
Warning messages .............. 459
Do-it-yourself maintenance . 388, 393 Door lock
Back door .............................125
Side doors ............................119
Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........116
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................124
Back door .............................125
Door glasses ........................167
Door lock ..............................119
Open door warning buzzer ...124
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Rear door child-protectors ....124
Side doors ............................119
Downhill assist control system ...............................................316
Drive information ......................97
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...............................................455
Driver’s seat position memory ...............................................147Driving position memory .......147
Memory recall function .........149
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control184
Driving Break-in tips .........................180
Correct posture .......................27
Driving mode select switch ...310
Procedures ...........................179
Winter drive tips....................325
Driving informatio n display ...95,
106
Driving mode select switch ...310
Driving position memory .......147 Memory recall function .........149
Driving support system informa- tion display......................97, 106
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control184

550Alphabetical Index
Warning message ................ 171
Mud & Sand mode .................. 312
Multi-information display Audio system-linked display ... 97
Changing the disp lay...... 94, 104
Convenience Services (Sugges- tion function)....................... 102
Display contents ............. 93, 102
Driving information display ... 95, 106
Driving support system informa- tion display ................... 97, 106
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 264
Eco Driving Indicator ...... 96, 105
Intuitive parking assist-sensor ........................................... 280
Language ..................... 100, 511
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ... 255
Menu icons ............................. 95
Meter control switches ... 94, 103
Navigation system-linked display ............................................. 97
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 239
Pop-up display ............. 100, 511
Settings .......................... 98, 510
Tire pressure ........................ 408
Units ............................. 100, 511
Vehicle information display .... 97
Warning message display .... 102
Warning messages .............. 459
Multi-terrain Select ................. 312
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................................. 97
Noise from under vehicle .......... 6
Normal mode .................. 310, 313
O
Odometer ............................ 83, 92 Odometer and trip meter display
“ODO TRIP” switch ...........86, 92
Display items ....................86, 92
“ODO TRIP” switch ............86, 92
Oil Engine oil..............................488
Rear differential oil ...............491
Transfer oil ...................490, 491
Opener Back door .....................128, 130
Fuel filler door.......................232
Hood .....................................395
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............432
Wattage ................................496
Outside rear view mirrors ......165 Adjusting and folding ............165
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....275
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................333, 340
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ...............................289
Outside temperatur e ..........88, 91
Outside temperature display ...86
Overheating.............................480
P
Panic mode .............................117
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........174
Operation..............................173
Warning message . ...............175
Parking assist sens ors (intuitive
parking assist) ......................280
Parking brake Operation..............................213
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................216
Warning light ........................454
Warning message . ...............215
Parking lights Light switch...........................219