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 ...

Other materials:

Body
General maintenance Tighten bolts and nuts Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary. Front axle and suspension Drivetrain Rear axle and suspension Brake system Engine mounting Other chassis parts Tighten the bolts and nuts on the bo ...

Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system While the engine switch is in the “on” position, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between p and d, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped. Vehicles with a smart key system While the en ...

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 ...