Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. Notice To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the grou ...

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in p. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start t ...

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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: Starting the engine Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d. Release the parking brake. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. ...

Rear wheel alignment
adjustment Inspect tire Inspect the tire (see page tw-1). Measure vehicle height Measure the vehicle height (see page sp-3). Inspect toe-in Standard toe-in If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessar ...

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 t ...