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:
Special operating conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditi ...
Drive (D)
D is the normal driving position. The car automatically
shifts between the various forward
gears, based on the level of acceleration and
speed. The car must be at a standstill when
shifting fr ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engi ...