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 ...

Other materials:

Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the lever to release the lock. When using the console box lid as an armrest (vehicles with slide function) Slide the console box lid forward as needed. Pull the lid forward by holding the front of the lid. Caution Console box adjustment precaution D ...

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 Engine cover (see page es-410) Remove camshaft timing oil cont ...

Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood. Opening the hood 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. 2. Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood. 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot. WARNING â–  ...