Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Maintenance and care

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 r ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle ...

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped). Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system On/off The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. Vehicles with an au ...

Precaution
Handling precaution When handling the electronic parts: Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as ecus and relays. Replace with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow. Do not expose any electronic parts to high temperatures and humidity. Do not touch the connec ...

If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws. 2Wd models: if towing your vehicle ...