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
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If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires
Caution
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicator check
Dtc check (present and past dtc)*
Check for dtcs (see page rs-249 ).
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Blower unit
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 upper instrument panel
Remove the upper ...