Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
- Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
- Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the 
marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
Caution
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to an accident, or leading to death or a serious injury.
When installing the driver’s floor mat
- Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are toyota genuine floor mats.
- Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
- Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
- Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
- Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Before driving
- Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
- With the engine stopped and the shift lever in p, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
For safe use
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For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving. ...
Other materials:
Tire and wheel system
Inspection
Inspect tire
Check the tires for wear and proper inflation
pressure.
Standard cold tire inflation pressure:
220 kpa (2.2 Kgf/cm2, 32 psi)
Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Standard tire runout:
1.0 Mm (0.039 In.) Or less
Rotate tire
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If the vehicle battery
is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check throttle body
Check the throttle control motor operating sounds.
Turn the ignition switch on.
When pressing the accelerator pedal, check
the operating sound of the running motor. Make
sure that no friction noises emit from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace t ...
