Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. Notice To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the grou ...

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in p. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start t ...

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When closing the back door
Lower the back door using the back door handle. Vehicles without a power back door Make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it. Vehicles with a power back door The back door closing assist will activate, and the back door will fully close automatically. ...

Hazard warning switch
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 no. 1 Instrument cluster finish panel cente ...

Inspection
Inspect oil pump assembly Turn the drive gear with 2 screwdrivers and make sure it rotates smoothly. Notice: Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip. Inspect clearance of oil pump assembly Push the driven gear to one side of the body. Using a feeler gauge, measur ...