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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If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can also call your toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by fo ...

Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction. Caution When replacing the fuel tank cap Do not use anything but a genuine toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire ...

Tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size are displayed on the tire and loading information label. Inspection and adjustment procedure Tire valve Tire pressure gauge Remove the tire valve cap. Press the tip of the tire pressure gaug ...