Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. Notice To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the grou ...

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in p. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start t ...

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Precaution
Notice: Perform the reset memory procedures (a/t initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18). Hint: Reset memory cannot be completed by only reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal. Caution: When using compresse ...

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 ...

Armrest
Fold down the armrest for use. NOTICE ■To prevent damage to the armrest Do not apply too much load on the armrest. Assist grips An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. WARNING ■Assist grips Do not use the assist grip when getting in o ...