Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (i/m) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may ...

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Installation
Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light. Standard heating temperature Notice: Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively ...

Axle system
Problem symptoms table Hint: Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order th ...

For vehicles equipped with mobile communication systems
Install the antenna as far away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems as possible. Install an antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 In.) Away from the ecu and sensors of the vehicle electronic systems. For details about ecu and sensor locations, refer to the sec ...