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 ...

Other materials:

Front door courtesy switch
Components Removal Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal t ...

Child restraint seat tether anchor
Components Removal Remove child restraint seat tether anchor cover Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover. Hint: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Remove roof headlining assembly Hint: It is not necessa ...

Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. Caution Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat. Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourse ...