Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Charging generator

On-vehicle inspection

Check battery condition Notice: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe d ...

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 preten ...

Other materials:

Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does ...

General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
General notes Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country. Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement. Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory. Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time elapsed ...

Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: Before refueling the vehicle Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to OFF. Confirm the type of fuel. â– Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle ...