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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Starter relay
On-vehicle inspection 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 starter relay Remove the starter relay fr ...

Before driving
Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure safety of driving. Installing floor mats Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet. 1. Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into ...

Installation
Hint: Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the rh side. Install front seat assembly Place the seat in the cabin. Notice: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body. Connect the connector under the seat. Lift up the se ...