Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance are essential. It is the owner's responsibility to perform regular checks.

Toyota recommends the following maintenance:

■Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system.

If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.

■Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer

• Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle.
• Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take care of it.

WARNING

■If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible death or serious injury.

■Handling of the battery

• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
• Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage.

  Wash your hands after handling.

General maintenance

General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule.

For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".

■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (with 7-inch display)

After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure described below:

1. Press or
of the meter
control switches and select
on the multi-information display.

2. Press or
of the meter
control switches and select "Vehicle Settings". Then press and hold .

3. Press or
of the meter
control switches and select "Scheduled Maintenance". Then press .

4. Select "Yes" and press .

A message will be displayed when the reset procedure has been completed.

■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (with 12.3-inch display)

After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure described below:

1. Press and hold to display
the cursor on the content display area (center) of the multi-information display.

2. Press or
of the meter
control switches to select
and then press .

3. Press or
of the meter
control switches and select " Vehicle Settings". Then press and hold .

4. Press or
of the meter
control switches and select "Scheduled Maintenance". Then press .

5. Select "Yes" and press .

A message will be displayed when the reset procedure has been completed.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.

Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended.

For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".

General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance Guide". It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

WARNING

■If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Vehicle interior

Vehicle exterior