Owner’s manual specs
Figures for the 2012 Toyota RAV4, copied from Toyota’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
Engines in this manual: 2.5 L, 3.5 L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.
Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owners Manual Through May 2012 Production (OM42836U), page 491
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owners Manual Through May 2012 Production (OM42836U), page 488
7.2 qt
6.8 L
Applies to: 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine · reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owners Manual Through May 2012 Production (OM42836U), page 491
9.4 qt
8.9 L
Applies to: 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine · reference quantity
Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owners Manual Through May 2012 Production (OM42836U), page 491
SAE 5W-30
Applies to: 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owners Manual Through May 2012 Production (OM42836U), page 490
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace cabin air filter Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine air filter Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 47 | Every 30,000 mi or 36 months |
| Replace engine oil and oil filter Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 36 | Every 5,000 mi or 6 months |
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Inspect engine air filter Applies to: Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 37 | 5,000 mi, 10,000 mi, 15,000 mi, 20,000 mi, 25,000 mi, 35,000 mi, 40,000 mi, 45,000 mi, 50,000 mi, 55,000 mi, 65,000 mi, 70,000 mi, 75,000 mi, 80,000 mi, 85,000 mi, 95,000 mi, 100,000 mi, 105,000 mi, 110,000 mi, 115,000 mi |
| Replace front differential oil Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 51 | Every 60,000 mi or 72 months |
| Replace rear differential oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Replace transfer case oil (4WD) Applies to: Driving while towing Source: Toyota 2012 RAV4 Warranty and Maintenance Guide, page 39 | Every 15,000 mi or 18 months |
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7.5A | Starting system | p.408 |
| 7 | 10.0A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system | p.408 |
| 13 | 10.0A | Right-hand headlight (low beam) | p.406 |
| 13 | 140.0A | ABS 1, ABS 2, RDI*3, CDS*3, FAN 1*4, AC INV, TOWING, HTR, DEICER fuses ABS 1, ABS 2, FAN 1, FAN 2, AC INV, TOWING, HTR, DEICER fuses | p.408 |
| 13 | 120.0A | ABS 1, ABS 2, RDI*3, CDS*3, FAN 1*4, AC INV, TOWING, HTR, DEICER fuses ABS 1, ABS 2, FAN 1, FAN 2, AC INV, TOWING, HTR, DEICER fuses | p.408 |
| 15 | 30.0A | No circuit | p.406 |
| 15 | 30.0A | ABS, TRAC, VSC, AUTO LSD function, downhill assist control system, hill-start assist control system | p.408 |
| 16 | 25.0A | No circuit | p.426 |
| 19 | 30.0A | PTC heater | p.426 |
| 20 | 50.0A | No circuit | p.406 |
| 20 | 30.0A | PTC heater | p.426 |
| 21 | 50.0A | H-LP LH, H-LP RH, H-LP LL, H-LP RL fuses | p.406 |
| 22 | — | Electric cooling fan | p.406 |
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0A | Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light, front fog lights, rear side marker lights | p.409 |
| 2 | 7.5A | Clock, instrument panel lights, audio system | p.409 |
| 3 | 10.0A | Back-up lights, charging system | p.409 |
| 4 | 20.0A | Power windows (front doors) | p.409 |
| 5 | 20.0A | Power windows | p.409 |
| 6 | 20.0A | Power windows | p.409 |
| 7 | 25.0A | Electric moon roof | p.409 |
| 8 | 15.0A | Power outlet | p.409 |
| 9 | 7.5A | Audio system, power outlets, power rear view mirror control, automatic transmission shift lock system, main body ECU, clock, smart key system | p.410 |
| 10 | 10.0A | Outside rear view mirror defoggers | p.410 |
| 11 | 15.0A | Power outlet | p.410 |
| 12 | 10.0A | No circuit | p.410 |
| 13 | 7.5A | Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system, steering lock system, front passenger occupant classification system, smart key system, SRS airbag system | p.410 |
| 14 | 7.5A | Gauges and meters | p.410 |
| 15 | 15.0A | Seat heaters | p.410 |
| 16 | 25.0A | Windshield wipers | p.410 |
| 17 | 15.0A | Rear window wiper | p.410 |
| 18 | 15.0A | Windshield washer, rear window washer | p.410 |
| 19 | 10.0A | Electric cooling fan, ABS, TRAC, VSC, AUTO LSD function, downhill assist control system, hill-start assist control system, Active Torque Control 4WD system, automatic transmission shift lock system, air conditioning system, main body ECU, electric moon roof, stop/tail lights, electric power steering system, clock, AC inverter, auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror | p.410 |
| 21 | 7.5A | On-board diagnosis system | p.411 |
| 22 | 10.0A | Stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight, automatic transmission shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, ABS, TRAC, VSC, AUTO LSD function, downhill assist control system, hill-start assist control system | p.411 |
| 23 | 25.0A | Main body ECU, power door lock system | p.411 |
| 24 | 25.0A | ACC, CIG, fuses | p.411 |
| 25 | 7.5A | Active Torque Control 4WD system | p.411 |
| 26 | 15.0A | Front fog lights | p.411 |
| 27 | 7.5A | Starting system | p.411 |
| 28 | 30.0A | Rear window defogger, MIR HTR fuse | p.411 |
| 29 | 30.0A | Power seat | p.411 |
| 30 | 30.0A | Power windows | p.411 |
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.