Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “owner’s warranty information booklet” or “owner’s manual supplement/scheduled maintenance guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
Caution
If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenanc ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Rear door courtesy switch
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal t ...
When servicing active torque control 4wd vehicles
The active torque control 4wd rav4 is equipped
with the 4 wheel drive control system.
If incorrect preparations or test procedures are
used, the test will not only be unsuccessful, but may
be dangerous as well.
Caution:
Never accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
suddenly.
Obs ...
Front seats
The seats can be adjusted
(longitudinally, vertically,
etc.). Adjust the seat to
ensure the correct driving
posture.
Adjustment procedure
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver's side only)
Power seat
Seat posit ...
