Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)

1. General notes

• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
• Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
• Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
• Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either miles driven or time elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
• Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance, unless otherwise noted.
• Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increase exhaust emissions.

2. Windshield washer fluid

1. Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.

3. Engine coolant level

1. Check that the coolant level is between the "full" and "low" lines on the see-through reservoir.

4. Radiator and hoses

1. Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked by leaves, dirt or bugs.
2. Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.

5. Battery electrolyte level

1. Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.

Hint:

If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.

6. Brake fluid level

1. Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level lines on the see-through reservoirs.

7. Engine drive belt

1. Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.

8. Engine oil level

1. Check the level on the dipstick with the engine stopped.

9. Automatic transaxle fluid level



10. Exhaust system

1. Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Inspect the cause and repair it.