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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Front wiper motor and link
Components 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 front wiper arm head cap Remove the 2 c ...

Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Pre-winter preparations Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures. Engine oil Engine c ...

How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint: *: Use the intelligent tester. Hint: If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the dlc3. Hint: Record or print dtcs and freeze frame data, if necessary. Hint: If the engine does not start, first perform the "check dtc" procedures a ...