’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)

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 : Unladen vehicle
215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires ∗2 : With steel wheel spare tire and half
4195 (165.2) spare tire cover
4210 (165.7) ∗3 : With aluminum wheel spare tire and
Overall length mm (in.) 4200 (165.4)∗2 4215 (165.9)∗3 half spare tire cover
4205 (165.6)∗3 4245 (167.1)∗4 ∗4 :
4245 (167.1)∗4 With full spare tire cover
∗5 :
1735 (68.3)
1785 (70.3) With over fender
Overall width mm (in.) 1785 (70.3)∗5 ∗6 :

1670 (65.7)∗6 Two–wheel drive models

∗7 :
1680 (66.1)∗7 1670 (65.7)
Overall height∗1 mm (in.) (67.1)∗8 Four–wheel drive models
1705 (67.1)∗6, 8 1705 ∗8 :
1715 (67.5)∗7, 8 With roof rails
∗9 :
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2490 (98.0) 2490 (98.0)
With automatic transmission
∗10 :
1505 (59.3)∗7
Front tread mm (in.) 1525 (60.0)
1510 (59.4)∗6 With manual transmission

Rear tread mm (in.) 1495 (58.9)∗7 1520 (59.8)

1500 (59.1)∗6
345 (761)∗7, 9 345 (761)∗7, 9
Vehicle capacity
375 (826)∗7, 10 375 (826)∗7, 10
weight (occupants
417 (919)∗6, 9 417 (919)∗6, 9
+ luggage) kg (lb.)
447 (985)∗6, 10 447 (985)∗6, 10

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Engine Fuel Service specifications

Model: Fuel type: ENGINE
1AZ–FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Type: (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.012)
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.): Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 56 (14.8, 12.3) Spark plug type:
86.0
86.0 (3.39
3.39) DENSO SK20R11
Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.): NGK IFR6A11
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)
Without filter 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
“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: COOLING SYSTEM CLUTCH

SAE 5W–30 Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Pedal free play, mm (in.):
With manual transaxle 6.3 (6.7, 5.6) 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
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 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
avoid technical problems, we strongly
Two–wheel drive models
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long
2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Life Coolant” or equivalent.
Four–wheel drive models
With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
Outside temperature proper corrosion protection of aluminum
Oil type:
components
Gear oil API GL–4 or GL–5
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
Recommended oil viscosity:
plain water alone.
SAE 75W–90
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- Please contact your Toyota dealer for
ther details. further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage∗ at 20
C (68
F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V 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

Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., (four–wheel drive models) Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
Imp. qt.): Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.0) 0.9 (1.0, 0.8) with the engine running, mm (in.):
Fluid type: Oil type: 118 (4.6)
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T–IV Hypoid gear oil API GL–5 Pedal free play, mm (in.):
Change automatic transmission fluid only Recommended oil viscosity: 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
as necessary. Above –18
C (0
F) Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
Generally, it is necessary to change SAE 90 or 85W–90 1.0 (0.04)
automatic transmission fluid only if your Below –18
C (0
F) Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
vehicle is driven under one of the Special SAE 80W or 80W–90 1.0 (0.04)
Operating Conditions listed in your REAR DIFFERENTIAL Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or (four–wheel drive models) the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 6—8 clicks
changing the automatic transmission fluid, 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T–IV” Fluid type:
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in Oil type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
assuring optimum transaxle performance. Hypoid gear oil API GL–5 STEERING
Notice: Using automatic transmission Recommended oil viscosity: Wheel free play:
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Above –18
C (0
F) Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Type T–IV” may cause deterioration in SAE 90
Below –18
C (0
F) Power steering fluid type:
shift quality, locking up of your trans- Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
mission accompanied by vibration, and SAE 80W or 80W–90
or III
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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Tires Fuses
Tire size:
215/70R16 99S
235/60R16 100H
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi):
200 (2.0, 29)
Wheel size:
Steel wheel 16
6 1/2J
Aluminum Wheel 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 Instrument panel
tire pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 233
through 238 in Section 7–2. 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-
8. IGN 15 A: Starting system, multiport gauges and meters, front fog lights, ror defoggers
fuel injection system/sequential multi- instrument panel light control, outside 33. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper and
port fuel injection system rear view mirror defoggers, air condi- washer
tioning system
9. EFI3 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 34. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection 22. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights washer
system, emission control system 23. HORN 10 A: Horn 35. ECU IG 10 A: Emergency flashers,
10. EFI2 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 24. TAIL 7.5 A: Tail lights, license plate gauges and meters, anti–lock brake
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection lights, instrument cluster lights system, SRS airbag system, shift lock
system 25. TAIL&PANEL 15 A: “PANEL” and control system, cruise control system
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 36. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
13. EFI1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- lock control system, clock, power rear 37. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection view mirrors
38. AM2 30 A: Discharge warning light,
system, “EFI2” and “EFI3” fuses 27. DEF 20 A: Rear window defogger multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
14. H–LP RH 10 A: Right–hand headlight 28. GAUGE 10 A: Back–up lights, electric tial multiport fuel injection system,
15. H–LP LH 10 A: Left–hand headlight cooling fans, air conditioning system, starting system, SRS airbag system,
automatic transmission indicator lights, “IG2” fuse
16. ST 5 A: Starting system charging system 39. ABS 1 40 A: Anti–lock brake system
17. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high–mounted 29. OBD 7.5 A: On–board diagnosis sys-
stoplight, anti–lock brake system, shift 40. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
tem
lock control system, multiport fuel in- 41. PWR 30 A: Electric moon roof, power
jection system/sequential multiport fuel 30. IG2 10 A: Discharge warning light, windows
injection system, cruise control system multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, 42. AM1 40 A: Power outlets, rear window
18. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter starting system, SRS airbag system defogger, “ACC”, “CIG”, “ECU IG”,
19. POWER OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets “GAUGE”, “RR WIP”, “S–HTR” and
31. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system “WIP” fuses
20. S–HTR 10 A: No circuit

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