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

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / 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 with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

Cleaning the leather areas

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.

Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.

Seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

Caution

Water in the vehicle

An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

Notice

Cleaning detergents

Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

Notice

When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with lda [lane departure alert] and automatic high beam)

Be careful not to touch the camera sensor

If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, lda and automatic high beam may not operate properly or may cause a malfunction.

Cleaning the inside of the rear window

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 ...

Maintenance
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Other materials:

Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal. Place the oil seal retainer on wooden blocks. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal. Notice: Keep the lip free of foreign objects. Using sst and a hammer, tap in a ...

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes. WARNING â– Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for sa ...

If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedur ...

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