2001-2005 Toyota Rav4 SUV Specifications User Manual
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Specifications for Your Toyota Rav4 SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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SECTION  
8
SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications  
Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254  
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255  
Service specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255  
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258  
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258  
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Dimensions and weight  
1
2
: Unladen vehicle  
: With steel wheel spare tire and half  
spare tire cover  
215/70R16 tires  
4195 (165.2)  
4200 (165.4)  
4205 (165.6)  
4245 (167.1)  
235/60R16 tires  
4210 (165.7)  
4215 (165.9)  
4245 (167.1)  
3
: With aluminum wheel spare tire and  
half spare tire cover  
2
3
4
3
4
Overall length  
mm (in.)  
4
:
With full spare tire cover  
5
:
1735 (68.3)  
1785 (70.3)  
1785 (70.3)  
With over fender  
Overall width  
Overall height  
mm (in.)  
mm (in.)  
5
6
:
Two−wheel drive models  
:
6
1670 (65.7)  
1680 (66.1)  
1705 (67.1)  
1715 (67.5)  
7
7
1670 (65.7)  
1705 (67.1)  
1
Four−wheel drive models  
8
6, 8  
7, 8  
8
:
With roof rails  
9
:
Wheelbase  
Front tread  
mm (in.)  
mm (in.)  
2490 (98.0)  
2490 (98.0)  
1525 (60.0)  
With automatic transmission  
10  
7
6
:
1505 (59.3)  
1510 (59.4)  
With manual transmission  
7
6
1495 (58.9)  
1500 (59.1)  
Rear tread  
mm (in.)  
1520 (59.8)  
7, 9  
7, 9  
345 (761)  
375 (826)  
417 (919)  
447 (985)  
345 (761)  
375 (826)  
417 (919)  
447 (985)  
Vehicle capacity  
weight (occupants  
+ luggage)  
7, 10  
6, 9  
7, 10  
6, 9  
kg (lb.)  
6, 10  
6, 10  
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Engine  
Fuel  
Service specifications  
Model:  
Fuel type:  
ENGINE  
1AZ−FE  
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87  
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher  
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):  
Type:  
Intake  
Exhaust  
0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.012)  
0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)  
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline  
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.):  
56 (14.8, 12.3)  
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):  
86.0   86.0 (3.39   3.39)  
Spark plug type:  
DENSO  
NGK  
SK20R11  
IFR6A11  
3
Displacement, cm (cu. in.):  
1998 (121.9)  
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):  
1.1 (0.043)  
ENGINE LUBRICATION  
Oil capacity (drain and refill),  
L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
With filter  
4.2 (4.4, 3.7)  
4.0 (4.2, 3.5)  
Without filter  
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in  
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved  
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent  
to satisfy the following grade and  
viscosity.  
Oil grade:  
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or  
ILSAC multigrade engine oil  
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Recommended oil viscosity:  
SAE 5W−30  
COOLING SYSTEM  
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
CLUTCH  
Pedal free play, mm (in.):  
5—15 (0.2—0.6)  
With manual transaxle  
6.3 (6.7, 5.6)  
With automatic transaxle 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)  
Fluid type:  
Coolant type:  
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3  
Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is  
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to  
avoid technical problems, we strongly  
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long  
Life Coolant” or equivalent.  
MANUAL TRANSAXLE  
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
Two−wheel drive models  
2.5 (2.6, 2.2)  
Four−wheel drive models  
3.4 (3.6, 3.0)  
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a  
proper corrosion protection of aluminum  
components  
Outside temperature  
Oil type:  
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5  
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or  
plain water alone.  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
SAE 75W−90  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-  
ther details.  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for  
further details.  
BATTERY  
Open voltage at 20_C (68_F):  
12.6—12.8 V  
12.2—12.4 V  
11.8—12.0 V  
Fully charged  
Half charged  
Discharged  
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-  
ter the key is removed with all the lights  
turned off  
Charging rates:  
5 A max.  
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE  
TRANSFER  
BRAKES  
(four−wheel drive models)  
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),  
Imp. qt.):  
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.0)  
L
(qt.,  
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed  
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)  
with the engine running, mm (in.):  
118 (4.6)  
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)  
Fluid type:  
Oil type:  
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV  
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5  
Pedal free play, mm (in.):  
1—6 (0.04—0.24)  
Change automatic transmission fluid only  
as necessary.  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
Above −18_C (0_F)  
SAE 90 or 85W−90  
Below −18_C (0_F)  
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):  
1.0 (0.04)  
Generally, it is necessary to change  
automatic transmission fluid only if your  
vehicle is driven under one of the Special  
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):  
1.0 (0.04)  
SAE 80W or 80W−90  
Operating Conditions  
“Scheduled Maintenance  
listed  
in your  
or  
REAR DIFFERENTIAL  
(four−wheel drive models)  
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with  
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):  
6—8 clicks  
Guide”  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When  
changing the automatic transmission fluid,  
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV”  
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in  
assuring optimum transaxle performance.  
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)  
Fluid type:  
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3  
Oil type:  
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5  
STEERING  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
Above −18_C (0_F)  
SAE 90  
Below −18_C (0_F)  
SAE 80W or 80W−90  
Notice: Using automatic transmission  
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF  
Type T−IV” may cause deterioration in  
shift quality, locking up of your trans-  
mission accompanied by vibration, and  
ultimately damage the automatic trans-  
mission of your vehicle.  
Wheel free play:  
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)  
Power steering fluid type:  
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII  
or III  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-  
ther details.  
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Tires  
Fuses  
Tire size:  
215/70R16 99S  
235/60R16 100H  
2
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi):  
200 (2.0, 29)  
Wheel size:  
Steel wheel  
Aluminum Wheel  
16   6 1/2J  
16   7JJ  
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):  
103 (10.5, 76)  
NOTE: For  
a
complete information on  
tires (e.g. replacing tires or re-  
placing wheels), see “Checking  
tire pressure” through “Aluminum  
wheel precautions”, pages 233  
through 238 in Section 7−2.  
Instrument panel  
Fuses (type A)  
1. RADIO 15 A: Car audio system  
2. DOME 10 A: Clock, personal light, in-  
terior lights, air conditioning system,  
wireless remote control system, head-  
light high beam indicator light, gauges  
and meters  
3. CUT 30 A: “RADIO” and “DOME” fuses  
4. A/C 5 A: Air conditioning system  
5. MAIN 30 A: “H−LP RH” and “H−LP LH”  
fuses  
6. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers  
Engine compartment  
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7. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system  
21. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights,  
32. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-  
gauges and meters, front fog lights,  
instrument panel light control, outside  
rear view mirror defoggers, air condi-  
tioning system  
ror defoggers  
8. IGN 15 A: Starting system, multiport  
fuel injection system/sequential multi-  
port fuel injection system  
33. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper and  
washer  
9. EFI3 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-  
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection  
system, emission control system  
34. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and  
22. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights  
23. HORN 10 A: Horn  
washer  
35. ECU IG 10 A: Emergency flashers,  
gauges and meters, anti−lock brake  
system, SRS airbag system, shift lock  
control system, cruise control system  
10. EFI2 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-  
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection  
system  
24. TAIL 7.5 A: Tail lights, license plate  
lights, instrument cluster lights  
25. TAIL&PANEL 15 A: PANEL” and  
11. A/F 20 A: A/F sensor  
TAIL” fuses  
Fuses (type B)  
12. ABS2 30 A: Anti−lock brake system  
26. ACC 7.5 A: Car audio system, shift  
lock control system, clock, power rear  
view mirrors  
36. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan  
37. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan  
13. EFI1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-  
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection  
system, “EFI2” and “EFI3” fuses  
38. AM2 30 A: Discharge warning light,  
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-  
tial multiport fuel injection system,  
starting system, SRS airbag system,  
“IG2” fuse  
27. DEF 20 A: Rear window defogger  
14. H−LP RH 10 A: Right−hand headlight  
15. H−LP LH 10 A: Left−hand headlight  
16. ST 5 A: Starting system  
28. GAUGE 10 A: Back−up lights, electric  
cooling fans, air conditioning system,  
automatic transmission indicator lights,  
charging system  
39. ABS 1 40 A: Anti−lock brake system  
40. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system  
17. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high−mounted  
stoplight, anti−lock brake system, shift  
lock control system, multiport fuel in-  
jection system/sequential multiport fuel  
injection system, cruise control system  
29. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-  
tem  
41. PWR 30 A: Electric moon roof, power  
30. IG2 10 A: Discharge warning light,  
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-  
tial multiport fuel injection system,  
starting system, SRS airbag system  
windows  
42. AM1 40 A: Power outlets, rear window  
defogger, “ACC”, “CIG”, “ECU IG”,  
“GAUGE”, “RR WIP”, “S−HTR” and  
“WIP” fuses  
18. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter  
19. POWER OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets  
20. S−HTR 10 A: No circuit  
31. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system  
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