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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual / Maintenance / Under hood / General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

  1. General notes

  1. Windshield washer fluid

  1. Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
  1. Engine coolant level

  1. Check that the coolant level is between the "full" and "low" lines on the see-through reservoir.
  1. Radiator and hoses

  1. Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.
  2. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
  1. Battery electrolyte level

  1. Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.

Hint:

If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.

  1. Brake fluid level

  1. Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level lines on the see-through reservoirs.
  1. Engine drive belt

  1. Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
  1. Engine oil level

  1. Check the level on the dipstick with the engine stopped.
  1. Automatic transaxle fluid level


  2. Exhaust system

  1. Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Inspect the cause and repair it.
Under hood
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General maintenance (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. ...

Other materials:

Replacement
Replace intake valve guide bush Heat the cylinder head to 80 to 100°c (176 to 212°f). Place the cylinder head on wooden blocks. Using sst and a hammer, tap out the guide bush. Sst 09201-10000 (09201-01050), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) Heat the cylinder head to 80 to 10 ...

Operation check
Inspect driver side seat belt warning light Turn the ignition switch on. When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check that the driver seat belt warning light on the combination meter blinks. When the driver seat belt is fastened, check that the driver seat belt warning light o ...

On-vehicle inspection
Check front seat side airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in collision) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 49). With the front seat side airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the defects mentioned below are present, replace the fron ...

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