Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Chassis
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, ...
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive ...
Other materials:
Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent air ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Cautio ...
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
â– To avoid serious damage to
your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4
wheels on the ground.
â– To prevent causing serious
damage to the transmission
and AWD system (AWD models)
2WD models: ...
