Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: If you think something is wrong

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / When trouble arises / Steps to take in an emergency / If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Fluid leaks under the vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on

Audible symptoms

Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine

Operational symptoms

Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck. Use a safety chain system for al ...

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure bel ...

Other materials:

Automatic transaxle assembly
Components Removal Remove engine assembly with transaxle Remove the engine with transaxle (see page em- 98). Drain automatic transaxle fluid Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain atf. Install a new gasket and the drain plug. Torque: 47 n*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft. ...

Removal
Remove radiator grille sub-assembly Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts. Detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille. Remove no. 1 Radiator grille lower Detach the 16 claws and remove the radiator grille. Remove no. 2 Radiator grille lower Detac ...

Downhill assist control system
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep downhill slopes. The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h) with the accelerator and brake pedals released. WARNING ■When using downhill assist control system Do not rely overmuch on the ...