Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Maintenance and care

Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat. Caution Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or r ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle ...

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Recovering procedure 1. Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. 2. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. 3. Place wood, stones or some other mat ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. Cleaning the leather areas Remove dirt and dust usin ...

Replacement
Replace timing chain cover oil seal Hint: There are 2 methods to replace the oil seal. If the timing chain cover is removed from the cylinder block: Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of a new oil seal. Notice: ...