Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direction of the vehicle’s rear.
Mirror angle can be adjusted when
- Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “acc” or “on” position.
- Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in accessory or ignition on mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers.
Caution
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
- Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
- Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
- Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Adjustment procedure
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
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Other materials:
Disassembly (2006/01- )
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2
Clamp
One touch type:
using a screwdriver, remove the no. 2 Inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement type:
using needle-nose pliers, remove the no. 2 Inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...
Installation (2006/01- )
Install front drive shaft assembly lh
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear
oil.
Align the shaft splines and tap in the drive shaft with
a brass bar and hammer.
Notice:
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downwards.
Be careful not to damage the ...
Solar sensor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Components
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 solar sensor
Using a screwdriver, p ...
