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:
Rear speed sensor (for 4wd)
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh 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 ...
Vehicle lift and support locations
Notice about vehicle condition when
jacking up vehicle
The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up /
lifting up the vehicle. Never jack up / lift up a heavily
loaded vehicle.
When removing heavy parts such as the engine and
transmission, the center of gravity of the vehicle
m ...
Compressor solenoid circuit (2006/01- )
Description
In this circuit, the compressor receives a refrigerant compression demand
signal from the air conditioning
amplifier. Based on this signal, the compressor changes the degree of
refrigerant compression.
Hint:
*: Compressor and pulley for 2az-fe, compressor and magnetic clutc ...
