Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Adjusting the mirrors

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / For safety and security / For safe use / For safety drive / Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly.

Caution

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to feel tired.

Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.

Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear th ...

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. ...

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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the latch anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compati ...

Registration
Hint: The key has 2 codes: the key code (immobiliser code) and the wireless code (recognition code). Both of these codes need to be registered. For wireless code registration procedures, refer to the following procedures (see page dl- 46). For key code registration procedures, refer to the pro ...

Inspection
Inspect no. 1 Chain tensioner Check that the plunger moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is raised with your finger. Release the ratchet pawl, then check that the plunger is locked in place by the ratchet pawl and does not move when pushed with your finger. Inspect chain ...