Toyota RAV4: Washer fluid
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
Add washer fluid in the following situations.
● Any washer does not work.
● The low washer fluid warning
light comes on.
For vehicles sold in Canada
If any washer does not work or the low windshield washer fluid warning light comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
Battery
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
1 Terminals
2 Hold-down clamp
■Before rech ...
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
■ Checking tires
1 New tread
2 Treadwear indicator
3 Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is s ...
See also:
Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Push and hold the release tab A , and
move the wiper blade down the wiper arm
1 .
3. Insert the n ...
Jump starting
- Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you,
thoroughly flush the exposed
area with water i ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
1 Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
2 Remove the mud, sn ...
