Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Maintenance and care

Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. Caution Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or r ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle ...

Other materials:

Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, obse ...

Disassembly
Hint: When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light. Standard heating temperature Notice: Do not heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem excessively. Remove hood to radiator grille seal Remove th ...

Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. You will need the following items: Flathead screwdriver Small flathead screwdriver Lithium battery cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or cr2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) Replacing the battery Vehicles without a ...