Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenance:

General maintenance

General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself or by a toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule.

For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “scheduled maintenance guide” or “owner’s manual supplement”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.

Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.

The use of toyota repair manuals is recommended.

For details about warranty coverage, see the separate “owner’s warranty information booklet” or “owner’s manual supplement”.

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system. If non-toyota parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than a toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.

Reset the maintenance data (u.S.A. Only)

After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the maintenance data.

To reset the data, follow the procedure described below:

Vehicles without a smart key system

1. Switch the display to the trip meter a And then turn the engine switch to the lock¸ position.
2. While pressing the disp¸ button , Turn the engine switch to the ¢§on¢¸ position (do not start the engine because reset mode will be canceled).
3. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.

Vehicles with a smart key system

1. Switch the display to the trip meter a („_p. 88) And then turn the engine switch off.
2. While pressing the ¢§disp¢¸ button („_p. 88), Turn the engine switch to ignition on mode (do not start the engine because reset mode will be canceled).
3. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays “000000”.

Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a toyota dealer

• Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle.
• Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is under warranty, your toyota dealer will promptly take care of it.

Caution

If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible death or serious injury.

Handling of the battery

• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
• Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling.