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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Test mode procedure
Hint: By switching the skid control ecu from normal mode to test mode, abnormality detection sensitivity is enhanced and troubleshooting can be conducted efficiently. Perform a sensor check in test mode after the speed sensor or sensor rotor has been repaired or replaced. If the igniti ...

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 ...

Installation
Install camshaft timing oil control valve assembly Apply a light coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the oil control valve. Install the oil control valve with the bolt. Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf) Notice: Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or jammed. Co ...