Fuel Information - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

592 9-1. Specifications

Fuel information

When you find these types of
fuel label at the gas station,
use only the fuel with one of
the following labels.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded
gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of
95 or higher for optimum
engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded
gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of
95 or higher for optimum
engine performance.
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Use of ethanol blended gasoline in
a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol
blended gasoline where the ethanol
content is up to 10%. Make sure that the
ethanol blended gasoline to be used has
a Research Octane Number that follows
the above.
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If your engine knocks
●
Consult any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
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You may occasionally notice light
knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving uphill. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
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Notice on fuel quality
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Do not use improper fuels. If
improper fuels are used, the engine
will be damaged.
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Do not use gasoline with metallic
additives, for example manganese,
iron or lead, otherwise it may cause
damage on your engine or emission
control system.
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Do not add aftermarket fuel addi-
tives which contain metallic addi-
tives.
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EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as "E50" or "E85" and
fuel containing a large amount of
ethanol should not be used. The
use of these fuels will damage the
vehicle's fuel system. In case of any
doubt, ask any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel
sold under names such as "E50" or
"E85" and fuel containing a large
amount of ethanol should not be
used. Your vehicle can use gaso-
line mixed with 10% max ethanol.
The use of fuel with more than 10%
ethanol content (E10) will damage
the vehicle's fuel system. You must
ensure that refueling is carried out
only from a source where fuel spec-
ification and quality can be guaran-
teed. In case of any doubt, ask any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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