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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Luggage compartment features
Cargo hooks Raise the hooks to use. The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items. Caution When the cargo hooks are not in use To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions. Grocery bag hooks Notice Grocery bag hook weight capacity Do not hang ...

Inspection
Inspect cylinder head for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and manifolds. Maximum warpage: 0.08 Mm (0.0032 In.) If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-a ...

Removal
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see page ac-172) 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 ...