Toyota RAV4: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 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
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before
performing
maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following 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 malfuncti ...See also:
Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control
knob 2. Mode selection knob 3. Temperature control knob 4. Air conditioning button
(if equipped) 5. Air intake control button 6. Rear window defroster button (if equipped)
...
Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. To set the
parking brake, press the parking
brake pedal down until the pedal
stops.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster ill ...
Checking tire pressure manually
To determine and set the correct tire pressure, proceed as follows:
Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to be checked.
Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve.
Read the tire ...