Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 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
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Installation
Install no. 2 Chain sub-assembly
Set the crankshaft key in the left horizontal position.
Turn the cutout of the drive shaft so that it faces
upward.
Align the yellow mark links with the timing marks of
each gear as shown in the illustration.
Install the sprockets onto ...
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 indicator lamp comes on
The obd system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission contr ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Remove no. 2 Seat hinge cover lh
Fully tilt the seatback forward.
Attach the 2 claws and clip.
Pull the hinge cover in the direction indicated by the
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