Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
- General notes
- Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
- Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
- Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
- Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle
using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever
reaches the specification first.
- Maintain similar intervals between periodic
maintenance, unless otherwise noted.
- Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor
engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.
- Windshield washer fluid
- Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
- Engine coolant level
- Check that the coolant level is between the "full"
and "low" lines on the see-through reservoir.
- Radiator and hoses
- Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not
blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.
- Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose
connections.
- Battery electrolyte level
- Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery
cells is between the upper and lower level lines on
the case.
Hint:
If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake
the vehicle.
- Brake fluid level
- Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper
level lines on the see-through reservoirs.
- Engine drive belt
- Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or
oiliness.
- Engine oil level
- Check the level on the dipstick with the engine
stopped.
- Automatic transaxle fluid level

- Exhaust system
- Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal
exhaust fumes. Inspect the cause and repair it.
General notes
Maintenance requirements vary depending on the
country.
Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's
manual supplement.
Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory. ...
Other materials:
Short in front passenger side curtain shield squib circuit
Description
The front passenger side curtain shield squib circuit consists of the center
airbag sensor and the curtain
shield airbag rh.
The circuit instructs the srs to deploy when the deployment conditions are met.
These dtcs are recorded when a malfunction is detected in the front p ...
System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering effort.
The power steering ecu determines directions and the
amount of assisting power in accordanc ...
Parts location
System diagram
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