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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Reassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Install drive shaft bearing case subassembly Using sst and a press, press in the drive shaft bearing case to the inboard joint rh. Sst 09527-10011, 09710-04081 Notice: The bearing should be installed completely. Using a snap ring expander, install a new drive shaft hole ...

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 with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. Cleaning the leather areas Remove dirt and dust usin ...

Using the aux port
To use the aux port, connect a portable player, press the “audio” button, then select “aux” to display the audio control screen. Connecting a portable audio player Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio contr ...