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

The rear cross traffic alert function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below. To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert for faster vehicles from farther away. Example: The rea ...

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Preparation for win ...

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...

Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection Check differential oil Stop the vehicle on a level surface. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the different ...

Inspection
Inspect water pump assembly Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage. If leakage is found, replace the water pump assembly. Turn the pulley, and then check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly without making a "click" noise. If it does not move s ...