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Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 33

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NOTICE

■ Cleaning detergents

● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-

cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other

interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.

● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats

up significantly.

■ Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes

into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or

under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota

Safety Sense P)

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Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

(→P. 237)

■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window

● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause

damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened

with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in

strokes running parallel to the heater wires.

● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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Maintenance requirements

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-

ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to

perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-

tenance:

General maintenance

General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can

be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals

according to the maintenance schedule.

For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Sched-

uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.

Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty

coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended.

For details about warranty coverage, see the separate “Owner’s Warranty

Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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■ Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure

performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if

a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-

ranty coverage.

■ Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)

After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance

schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure described

below:

1

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select

on the multi

information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”,

and then press

3

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select “Scheduled Mainte-

nance” and then press

Select the “Yes” and press

4

■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer

● Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with

the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations

of all systems on your vehicle.

● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has

been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise

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while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take

care of it.

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7-2. Maintenance

WARNING

■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and

possible death or serious injury.

■Handling of the battery

● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile

components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a

well ventilated area.

● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by

component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any affected area immediately.

● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands

after handling. (→P. 565)

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General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be

performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty

Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-

uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem

you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota

dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connections.

(→P. 565)

Is the brake fluid at the correct level?

Brake fluid

(→P. 564)

Is the engine coolant at the correct level?

Engine coolant

(→P. 562)

Is the engine oil at the correct level?

Engine oil

(→P. 559)

There should not be any fumes or strange

Exhaust system

sounds.

The radiator and condenser should be free from

Radiator/condenser

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foreign objects.

(→P. 564)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

(→P. 568)

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

•

The accelerator pedal should move smoothly

Accelerator pedal

(without uneven pedal effort or catching).

Automatic transmission

•

When parked on a slope and the shift lever is

“Park” mechanism

in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?

•

Does the brake pedal move smoothly?

•

Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-

Brake pedal

ance from the floor?

(→P. 678)

•

Does the brake pedal have the correct

amount of free play?

(→P. 678)

•

The vehicle should not pull to one side when

the brakes are applied.

•

The brakes should work effectively.

Brakes

•

The brake pedal should not feel spongy.

•

The brake pedal should not get too close to

the floor when the brakes are applied.

•

Do the head restraints move smoothly and

Head restraints

lock securely?

•

Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-

Indicators/buzzers

erly?

Lights

•

Do all the lights come on?

•

Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?

Parking brake

•

When parked on a slope and the parking

brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?

•

Do the seat belts operate smoothly?

Seat belts

•

The seat belts should not be damaged.

Seats

•

Do the seat controls operate properly?

•

Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?

•

Does the steering wheel have the correct

Steering wheel

amount of free play?

•

There should not be any strange sounds com-

ing from the steering wheel.

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Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors operate smoothly?

• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-

Engine hood

erly?

• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage

Fluid leaks

after the vehicle has been parked.

• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

• The tires should not be damaged or exces-

sively worn.

Tires

• Have the tires been rotated according to the

maintenance schedule?

• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

• The wiper blades should not show any signs

of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or

Windshield wipers/rear

deformation.

window wiper

• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/

rear window without streaking or skipping.

WARNING

■If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-

forming maintenance checks.

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7-2. Maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which

include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system

monitors the operation of the emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the

emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and

may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the

vehicle.

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:

● When the battery is disconnected or discharged

Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.

Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may

not be completely set.

● When the fuel tank cap is loose

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary

malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-

eral driving trips

The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-

cle is driven 40 or more times.

If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the

correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition

•

Warm water

• Baking soda

• Grease

(→P. 565)

•

Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

•

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid

Brake fluid level

•

Rag or paper towel

(→P. 564)

•

Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

•

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high

quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-

amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-

life hybrid organic acid technology

For the U.S.A.:

Engine coolant

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with

level (→P. 562)

50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

For Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with

55% coolant and 45% deionized water.

•

Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

•

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

Engine oil level

•

Rag or paper towel

(→P. 559)

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•

Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (→P. 592)

•

Fuse with same amperage rating as original

•

Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

Light bulbs

(→P. 595)

•

Phillips-head screwdriver

•

Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator and con-

⎯

denser (→P. 564)

Tire inflation pres-

•

Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

sure (→P. 581)

•

Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

Washer fluid

ter use)

(→P. 568)

•

Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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WARNING

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may

move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death

or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

■When working on the engine compartment

● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine

drive belt.

● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right

after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the

engine compartment.

● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-

tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

 Vehicles without smart key system

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,

the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning

is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 564)

 Vehicles with smart key system

Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON

mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 564)

■ Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

from getting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■ If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear

due to dirt in the air.

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Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood lock release lever.

1

The hood will pop up slightly.

Push the auxiliary catch lever to

2

the left and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting

3

the supporting rod into the slot.

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WARNING

■Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion

and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

■ After installing the support rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your

head or body.

NOTICE

■When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing

the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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Positioning a floor jack

When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual

provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.

When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-

rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause

injury.

◆ Front

◆ Rear

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Engine compartment

1

Fuse box

(→P. 592)

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Radiator

(→P. 564)

2

Engine coolant reservoir

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Condenser

(→P. 564)

(→P. 562)

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Electric cooling fans

3

Engine oil filler cap (→P. 560)

9

Engine oil level dipstick

4

Battery

(→P. 565)

(→P. 559)

5

Brake fluid reservoir

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Washer fluid tank

(→P. 568)

(→P. 564)

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Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil

level on the dipstick.

■ Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine

1

and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain

back into the bottom of the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert

the non-flat dipstick fully with

its protruding areas ( 1 in the

illustration) pointing towards

the engine.

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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the

oil level.

1

Low

2

Normal

3

Excessive

 Flat dipstick

 Non-flat dipstick

Measuring side

The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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■ Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near

the low level mark, add engine

oil of the same type as that

already in the engine.

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed

before adding oil.

Engine oil selection

→P. 675

Oil quantity (Low → Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

1

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

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