Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Chassis
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, ...
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive ...
Other materials:
Using the aux port
To use the aux port, connect a portable player, press the
“audio” button, then select “aux” to display the audio control
screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio contr ...
Data list / active test
Active test
Hint:
Performing the intelligent tester active test allows
relay, vsv, actuator and other items to be operated
without removing any parts. Performing the active
test early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
The data list can be displayed during the active
test.
...
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is show ...
