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 ...

Other materials:

Disassembly
Remove no. 1 Side defroster nozzle duct Remove the 3 screws and duct. Remove no. 2 Side defroster nozzle duct Remove the 3 screws and duct. Remove no. 1 Heater to register duct Remove the screw and duct. Remove no. 2 Heater to register duct ...

Wireless remote control/electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. You will need the following items: Flathead screwdriver Small flathead screwdriver Lithium battery cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or cr2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) Replacing the battery Vehicles without a ...

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 ...