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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Using the aux port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it using the vehicle’s speakers. Open the cover and connect the portable audio device. Press the “media” button repeatedly until “aux” is displayed. Silencing a sound Press (mute). To cancel, p ...

Installation
Notice: Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate excessively. Hint: When installing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate using a heat light. Standard heating temperature Install no. 4 Back door name plate (for 4wd) Clean the vehicle body ...

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 pretensioner activation. Remove no. 1 Engine under cover Remove front fender apron rh Remove radia ...