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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

Automatic car washes

Before washing the vehicle:

Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.

High pressure car washes

Notes for a smart key system (if equipped)

Aluminum wheels (if equipped)

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Caution

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. To catch fire.

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.

Precautions regarding the blind spot monitor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.

If this occurs, consult your toyota dealer.

Notice

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)

Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

Cleaning the exterior lights

Antenna installation and removal precautions

Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces ...

Other materials:

Ecu power source circuit
Description This is the power source for the tire pressure warning ecu. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Notice: It is necessary to register an id code after replacing the tire pressure monitor valve and/or the tire pressure warning ecu (see page tw-9). Inspect fuse (ecu-ig1) ...

Throttle actuator control throttle body range / performance
Description The electronic throttle control system (etcs) is composed of the throttle actuator, throttle position (tp) sensor, accelerator pedal position (app) sensor, and ecm. The ecm operates the throttle actuator to regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The tp senso ...

Rear upper control arm
Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove rear wheel Disconnect skid control sensor wire (for 2wd) (see page bc-198) Disconnect rear speed sensor lh (for 4wd) (see page bc-205) Rem ...

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