Toyota RAV4: If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45В°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged. ■Emergency towing proced ...Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure below to res ...See also:
Sun visors
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways. ...
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
1. Instrument cluster 2. Ignition switch 3. Lighting switch/Turn signal and
dimmer switch 4. Windshield wiper and washer switch/Rear window wiper and washer
switch 5. Hazard war ...
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will
accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will
also accelerate the disintegration of paint
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