Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Parking brake
- Sets the parking brake
Fully pull the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
- Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button.
Usage in winter time
Notice
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
the right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel ...
Other materials:
On-vehicle inspection
Check fan and generator v belt
Visually check the drive belt for excessive wear,
frayed cords, etc.
If any defect has been found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
Cracks on the rib side of a drive belt are considered
acceptable.
If the drive belt has chunks missing from the r ...
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 ...
Exhaust pipe
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 heated oxygen sensor (for bank 1
sensor 2) (s ...
