Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Lubrication system
On-vehicle inspection
- Check engine oil level
- Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
- Check that the engine oil level is between the l and
f marks of the oil dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the f mark.
Notice:
Do not add engine oil above the f mark.
- Check engine oil quality
- Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
Use api grade sl "energy-conserving" or ilsac multigrade engine oil. Sae 5w-20 and sae 0w-20 engine oil may be used. However, sae0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
- Check oil pressure
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.
- Install the oil pressure gauge.
- Warm up the engine.
- Measure the oil pressure.
Standard oil pressure 
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: toyota genuine adhesive 1344, three bond 1344 or equivalent
- Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.
Torque: 15 n*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*Lbf)
Notice:
Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.
- Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Check for engine oil leakage.
Oil filter
Components
Replacement
Caution:
Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will
cause the loss of natural oils from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In additi ...
Other materials:
Disassembly
Remove park/neutral position switch assembly
Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, pry off the lock plate.
Remove the nut and lock plate.
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the switch.
Remove breather plug hose
Remove oil coo ...
List of storage features
Glove box
Bottle holders
Console box
Cup holders
Storage boxes
Caution
Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as
this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
Glasses may b ...
Clock
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “acc” or “on” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in a ...
