Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline vapors flow into the converter, it may cause overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions.
- Use only unleaded gasoline.
- Avoid idling the engine for more than 20 minutes.
- Avoid performing unnecessary spark jump tests.
- Perform a spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
- While testing, never race the engine.
- Avoid a prolonged engine compression measurement. Engine compression measurements must be performed as rapidly as possible.
- Do not run the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty. This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has trouble in the chassis and drivetrain,
use method 1 (flat bed truck).
Notice:
Do not use any towing method ot ...
Inspection and adjustment of joint angle during removal and
installation of propeller shaft (4wd)
When performing operations which involve the
removal and installation of the propeller shaft,
always check the joint angle. Make adjustments if
necessary (see page pr-4).
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Other materials:
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Vehicles without a power
back door
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch.
Vehicles with a power back
door
When the back door is
unlocked: press the back door
opener switch.
When the back door is locked
(vehicles with a smart key ...
Trailer Tongue Weight
A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following
instructions.
Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be
distribut ...
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load.
WARNING
â– Things that must not be carried
in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a
fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
â– Storage p ...
