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:

Door control transmitter module
Components Removal Remove transmitter housing cover Notice: Take extra care when handling these precision electronic components. Twist the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow mark in the illustration, and open the transmitter housing cover. Notice: Do not forcibly pry ...

Reporting safety defects for u.S. Owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying toyota motor sales, u.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331). If nhtsa re ...

Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
Heated steering wheel Warm up the grip of the steering wheel Seat heaters Warm up the seat upholstery Seat ventilators Maintain good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery WARNING ■To prevent minor burn injuries Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories ...