Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: 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.
Caution
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
Notice
When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
Caution
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
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Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
Front
Rear
Caution
When raising your vehicle
Make ...
Other materials:
System check
Hint:
Performing a system check enables the system,
which consists of multiple actuators, to be operated
without removing any parts. In addition, it can show
whether or not any dtcs are set, and can detect
potential malfunctions in the system. The system
check can be performed with the intelli ...
Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Remove reclining power seat switch knob
Using a screwdriver, detach the knob.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove slide and vertical power seat switch knob
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Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Caution
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourse ...