Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Charging generator

On-vehicle inspection

Check battery condition Notice: If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to start, perform the following procedures. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe d ...

Removal

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...

Other materials:

Engine
On-vehicle inspection Inspect engine coolant Inspect engine oil Inspect battery Inspect air cleaner filter element subassembly Remove the air cleaner cap. Remove the air filter element. Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, rep ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a cha ...

Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selector dial to position. Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if recirculated air mode is used. Perform the following operations accordingly: To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial. To adjust the temperat ...