Engine and Chassis -> Checking brake fluid for Your Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
Checking the radiator and  
condenser  
Checking brake fluid  
If any of the above parts are extremely  
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-  
tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.  
CAUTION  
To prevent burning yourself, be care-  
ful not to touch the radiator or con-  
denser when the engine is hot.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the radiator  
and condenser, do not perform the  
work by yourself.  
Toyota recommends “Toyota Super Long  
Life Coolant”, which has been tested to  
ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor  
result in malfunction of your engine  
coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota  
Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated  
To check the fluid level, simply look at  
the see−through reservoir. The level  
should be between the “MAX” and  
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.  
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go  
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So  
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.  
with  
longlife  
hybrid  
organic  
acid  
technology and has been specifically  
designed to avoid engine cooling system  
malfunction on Toyota vehicles.  
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it  
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-  
lem.  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for  
further details.  
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or  
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the  
brake reservoir.  
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2007 RAV4 from Dec. ’06 Prod. (OM42662U)  
’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
Checking tire inflation  
pressure  
Remove and replace the reservoir cap by  
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted  
line. This brings the fluid to the correct  
level when you put the cap back on.  
Keep your tire inflation pressures  
at the proper level.  
The recommended cold tire inflation  
pressures, tire sizes and the com-  
bined weight of occupants and cargo  
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-  
scribed on page 422 and 427. They  
are also on the tire and loading infor-  
mation label.  
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once  
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from  
the air, and excess moisture can cause a  
dangerous loss of braking.  
CAUTION  
You should check the tire inflation  
pressure every two weeks, or at least  
once a month. And do not forget the  
spare!  
Take care when filling the reservoir  
because brake fluid can harm your  
hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your  
hands or in your eyes, flush the af-  
fected area with clean water immedi-  
ately. If you still feel uncomfortable  
with your hands or eyes, go to the  
doctor.  
NOTICE  
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure  
to wipe it off to prevent it from dam-  
aging the parts or paintwork.  
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