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 ...

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Hill-start assist control
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards before the engine is restarted and drive force is generated. When drive force is generat ...

Slip indicator light remains on
Description The slip indicator blinks during vsc and/or trc operation. When the system fails, the slip indicator comes on to warn the driver. For 2wd: with auto lsd switch on, when the hydraulic brake booster is at a high temperature, the slip indicator illuminates. Wiring diagram In ...

Knock sensor 1 circuit
Description Flat type knock sensors (non-resonant type) have structures that can detect vibrations over a wide band of frequencies: between approximately 6 khz and 15 khz. A knock sensor is fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking. The knock sensor contains a piezoelectri ...