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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

Automatic car washes

Before washing the vehicle:

Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.

High pressure car washes

Notes for a smart key system (if equipped)

Aluminum wheels (if equipped)

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Caution

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. To catch fire.

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.

Precautions regarding the blind spot monitor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction.

If this occurs, consult your toyota dealer.

Notice

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)

Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

Cleaning the exterior lights

Antenna installation and removal precautions

Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces ...

Other materials:

Torque converter and drive plate
Inspection Inspect torque converter clutch assembly Inspect the one-way clutch. Install sst to the inner race of the one-way clutch. Sst 09350-32014 (09351-32010) Set sst so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub and in the outer race of the oneway clutch. ...

Auto lsd indicator light does not come on
Description Refer to the description of "auto lsd indicator light remains on" (see page bc-164). Wiring diagram Refer to the auto lsd indicator light circuit (see page bc-165). Inspection procedure Check can communication system Check if the can communication system dtc is ...

Intuitive parking assist
The distance from your vehicle to objects, such as a wall, when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display or Multimedia Display and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system. System components ...

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