Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures

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 ...

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On-vehicle inspection
Notice: Perform the maf meter inspection according to the procedures below. Only replace the maf meter when both the long ft#1 value and maf value in the data list (with the engine stopped) are not within the normal operating range. Inspect mass air flow meter Perform c ...

If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. The high engine coolant temperature warning light  Comes on or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) Steam comes out from under the hood. Correction procedures Stop ...

Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and- load-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensu ...