Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures
- Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
- Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
- Automatic transmission
- Turn signal lever
- Parking brake
- Horn
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
Notice
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the grou ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in p.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start t ...
Other materials:
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace p ...
Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
The stall speed test sh ...
