Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
- Inspect drive belt (see page em-6)
- Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
- Replace air cleaner filter
- Remove the air filter.
- Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
- Replace the air filter with a new one, if necessary.
- Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page lu-1)
- Replace engine coolant (see page co-1)
- Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap (see page ec-25)
- Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation.
- Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.
- Inspect valve clearance (see page em-8)
Engine
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General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect drive belt (see page em-7)
Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
Replace air cleaner filter
Remove the air filter.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged ...
Other materials:
Engine coolant temperature circuit
Description
A thermistor, whose resistance value varies according to the ect, is built
into the engine coolant
temperature (ect) sensor.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ecm are the same as those
of the intake air
temperature (iat) sensor.
Hint:
When any of dtcs ...
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide ...
Summary of the blind spot monitor
The blind spot monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
The blind spot monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
The rear cross traffic alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Bsm main switch
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