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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Child restraint seat tether anchor
Components Removal Remove child restraint seat tether anchor cover Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover. Hint: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Remove roof headlining assembly Hint: It is not necessa ...

Checking the battery
Check the battery as follows. ■ Battery exterior Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Terminals Hold-down clamp ■Before recharging When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and exp ...

Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury. Front Rear Caution When raising your vehicle Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death or serious injury: ...