Toyota RAV4: Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
■ Adding fluid
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser, and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dea ...
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 ...
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Locking the vehicle
Models with keyless drive have a button on the
outside door handles
The doors and the tailgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE
On keyless d ...
Confirmation when locking/unlocking the vehicle
Settings can be made in the menu system for
audible and visual confirmation when the vehicle
has been locked or unlocked. With these
functions activated, the following will occur
when the vehi ...
To temporarily cancel the cruise control
The cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.
- Push the “CANCEL” button.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Depress the clutch pedal (MT models
only).
- Shift the se ...
