Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Automatic transmission

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes. Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. ...

Shifting the shift lever

Vehicles without a smart key system While the engine switch is in the “on” position, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between p and d, ...

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Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection Check cooling system for leaks Remove the radiator reservoir cap. Caution: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to b ...

Installation
Install rear differential support Install the differential support to the differential carrier with the 4 bolts. Torque: 98 n*m (999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*Lbf) Install rear differential no. 1 And no. 2 Support Install the differential no. 1 And no. 2 Supports with the 4 bo ...

Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove accelerator pedal rod Disconnect the accelerator pedal position ...