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 ...

Other materials:

Reassembly
Install piston Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring onto one end of the piston pin hole. Hint: Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston. Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to 194°f ...

Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread. Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated. New tread Worn tread Treadwear indicator The location of treadwear indicators is show ...

Vsc warning light does not come on
Description Refer to the description of "vsc warning light remains on" (see page bc-139). Wiring diagram Refer to the vsc warning light circuit (see page bc-140). Inspection procedure Notice: When replacing the abs and traction actuator, perform the zero point calibration (see page ...