Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
WARNING
â– Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
â– To prevent injuries
The support rod may be hot after driving the vehicle. Touching the hot support rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries.
â– After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
WARNING
â– When closing the hood
When closing the hood, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught.
NOTICE
â– When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood.
Closing the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to bend.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Location of the jack point
â– Front
â– Rear
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to follow
the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may m ...
Other materials:
Initialization
Initialize sliding roof drive gear subassembly
Notice:
When replacing the sliding roof drive gear, the
sliding roof drive gear requires initialization. If a
reset is not executed, the following functions do not
operate: auto operation and key off operation.
Turn the ignition switch on. ...
Rear drive shaft assembly
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
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 termin ...
Diagnosis system
Description
Key reminder warning system data can be read
through the data link connector 3 (dlc3) of the
vehicle. When the system seems to be
malfunctioning, use the intelligent tester (with can
vim) to check for malfunctions and perform repairs.
Check dlc3
The vehi ...
