Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (i/m) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may ...

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Door control transmitter module
Components Removal Remove transmitter housing cover Notice: Take extra care when handling these precision electronic components. Twist the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow mark in the illustration, and open the transmitter housing cover. Notice: Do not forcibly pry ...

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)
If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system determines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the approaching vehicle. Examples of funct ...

Body
General maintenance Tighten bolts and nuts Tighten the bolts and nuts on the chassis parts listed below, if necessary. Front axle and suspension Drivetrain Rear axle and suspension Brake system Engine mounting Other chassis parts Tighten the bolts and nuts on the bo ...