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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Bluetooth® phone message function
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected bluetooth® phone, enabling checking and replying using the audio system. Depending on the type of bluetooth® phone connected, received messages may not be transferred to the message inbox. If the phone does not support the message func ...

Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection Check cooling system for leaks Remove the radiator reservoir cap. Caution: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to b ...

Active test
Hint: Performing an active test enables components including the relays, vsv (vacuum switching valve) and actuators, to be operated without removing any parts. The active test can be performed with the intelligent tester. Performing the active test as the first step of troubleshooting is one ...