Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to use this manual
General information
- General description
- This manual is written in accordance with sae j2008.
- Diagnosis
- Removing / installing, replacing, disassembling / reassembling, checking and adjusting
- Final inspection
- The following procedures are omitted from this manual. However, these procedures must be performed.
- Use a jack or lift to perform operations.
- Clean all removed parts.
- Perform a visual check.
- Index
- An alphabetical index section is provided at the end of the manual as a reference to help you find the item to be repaired.
- Preparation
- Use of special service tools (sst) and special service materials (ssm) may be required, depending on the repair procedure. Be sure to use sst and ssm when they are required and follow the working procedures properly. A list of sst and ssm is in the "preparation" section of this manual.
- Repair procedures
- A component illustration is placed under the title where necessary.
- Non-reusable parts, grease application areas,
precoated parts and torque specifications are noted
in the component illustrations.
The following illustration is an example.
- Torque specifications, grease application areas and
non-reusable parts are emphasized in the
procedures.
Hint: there are cases where such information can only be explained by using an illustration. In these cases, torque, oil and other information are described in the illustration.
- Only items with key points are described in the text.
What to do and other details are explained using illustrations next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by standard values and notices.
- Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In these cases, minor details may be different from the actual vehicle.
- Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format.
- Service specifications
- Specifications are presented in boldface text throughout the manual. The specifications are also found in the "service specifications" section for reference.
- Term definitions
- International system of units
- The units used in this manual comply with the
international system of units (si) standard. Units
from the metric system and english system are also
provided.
Example: torque: 30 n*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*Lbf)
Introduction
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Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the
vehicle identification number plate and on the
certification l ...
Other materials:
Memory recall function (vehicles with a smart key system)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys ar ...
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions
when children are
in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system
appropriate for the child,
until the child becomes
large enough to properly
wear the vehicle's seat belt.
It is recommended that children
sit in the rear seats to
avoid accidental contact
with the ...
Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and
humidity.
Turn clockwise to
increases the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decreases
the temperature.
T ...
