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:

Tc and cg terminal circuit
Description Connecting terminals tc and cg of the dlc3 causes the skid control ecu to display 2-digit dtcs by flashing the abs warning light. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Check dlc3 (tc voltage) Turn the ignition switch on. Measure the voltage of the dlc3. Standar ...

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
■ Anchor brackets (for top tether strap) Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat. Use anchor brackets when fixing the top tether strap. Outboard rear seats Anchor brackets Top tether strap Center rear seat Anchor bracket Top tether strap ■ Fixing the top tether strap to the an ...

Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. Side doors Locking/unlocking Opening/closing the side windows Locking/unlocking by using the key Warning messages Back door Locking/unlocking Opening from inside the cabin* Opening from outside Warning messages Outs ...