Vehicle Maintenance Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

General information on operating materials and adjustment data
Tables 2.1 and 2.2 show the brands and required quantities of operating fluids used in the vehicle. Tables 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 contain data for checking and adjusting various vehicle components.

Volumes and frequency of maintenance
This chapter describes the checks and adjustments necessary to maintain the vehicle's performance, fuel economy, driving safety and durability. To ensure reliable operation of the vehicle throughout its entire service...

Checking the levels of operating fluids
Note: Check the operating fluid levels with the vehicle in a horizontal position. Note: Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Operating fluids play an important role in the operation of lubrication, cooling,...

Inspection of tires and checking air pressure
Note: Recommended frequency: every 400 km or weekly. Checking your tires is an important preventative measure that can provide information about the condition of your vehicle's steering and suspension and prevent...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
Note: Recommended frequency: every 5000 km or 3 months. Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventative maintenance procedure. During operation, engine oil ages, losing its performance properties...

Checking and replacing the rubber bands of the windshield wipers
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Keeping your windshield wipers in good condition is essential to ensure good visibility. To avoid deformation of the wipers, it is necessary to clean them...

Checking and adjusting the clutch pedal free play
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Press the clutch pedal until you feel significant resistance, which begins the clutch disengagement process, and use a ruler to measure the free travel of the...

Checking, servicing and charging the battery
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Warning! Charging batteries produces an explosive gas mixture. Warning! When working with wires and electrical devices, smoking, using open flames, sparking...

Checking, adjusting and replacing the poly V-belt for the drive of attachments
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Checking the belt tension The generator, power steering pump and air conditioning compressor are driven by poly V-belts. Pre-2001 models use one belt to drive...

Checking and replacing hoses in the engine compartment
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Caution! Replace air conditioning system hoses at a service station equipped to check and refill the system. High temperatures in the engine compartment cause...

Wheel rotation
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. For safety when changing or rotating wheels, follow these rules: place the vehicle on a firm, horizontal, non-slip surface; tighten the parking brake lever, turn...

Checking the condition of seat belts
Note: Recommended frequency: every 12,000 km or 6 months. Inspect and check their serviceability. If the belts are removed for any reason, ensure they are installed correctly. To ensure proper operation of the...

Brake condition check (every 24,000 km or 12 months)
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Brake pads generate brake dust, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Do not use compressed air or inhale the dust when cleaning brake...

Replacing the air filter
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The air filter is located in the housing on the left side of the engine compartment on vehicles manufactured before 2001, or on top of the engine on vehicles...

Checking the fuel system
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable. Smoking, using open flames, sparking devices, or open fire-hazardous lighting devices are prohibited when working with...

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. The manual transmission does not have a gauge for measuring the oil level. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Remove the lower engine...

Checking the oil level in the transfer case of vehicles with an automatic transmission
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Unscrew the filler plug. Use your finger to check the oil level, which should be at the lower edge of the...

Checking the condition of the suspension and steering
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Check performed on a parked vehicle Set the front wheels to move straight ahead and, by slightly turning the steering wheel in different directions, determine...

Checking the protective covers of the drive shafts
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Constant-velocity joint (CV) boots play a crucial role, preventing water and dirt from entering the CV joints. Fuel or grease coming into contact with the boots...

Checking the oil level in the rear final drive on all-wheel drive vehicles
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Figure 2.27. Location of the filler (1) and drain (2) plugs of the rear final drive housing on all-wheel...

Replacing the cabin ventilation filter on cars since 2001
Note: Recommended frequency: every 24,000 km or 12 months. Open the glove compartment lid. Figure 2.28. Removing the cabin ventilation filter from its socket in the glove compartment recess Press the side clips and pull...

Replacing brake fluid
Use only fresh DOT 4 brake fluid. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir. Use a syringe to suck the brake fluid out of the reservoir. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to prevent air from entering the...

Replacing the fuel filter on vehicles manufactured before 2001
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Relieve pressure in the fuel system. The filter is mounted on the firewall below the air filter housing and the fuse and relay box. Remove the air filter housing and the...

Checking and replacing spark plugs
Figure 2.30. Removing the tip with the high-voltage wire from the spark plug on vehicles before 2001 On vehicles prior to 2001, remove the spark plug connector from the spark plug by pulling up and twisting at the same...

Checking and replacing the distributor cap and rotor
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note: Only vehicles produced before 1997 are equipped with a distributor cap and rotor. Cars produced from 1988 to 2000 are equipped with a contactless ignition...

Replacing the coolant and flushing the cooling system
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Caution! Avoid contact with coolant on clothing or vehicle paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Collect and dispose of drained coolant....

Checking the fuel vapor recovery system
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. An activated carbon filter prevents harmful fuel vapors from escaping from the fuel tank into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors accumulate in the activated carbon...

Checking the exhaust system
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Check the exhaust system several hours after turning off the engine. To gain easy access to the exhaust system, raise the vehicle on a lift. Check the pipes and...

Automatic transmission oil and filter change
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Note: Some filters are screens with holes that can be cleaned with solvents rather than replaced. Caution! Gearbox oil temperature can reach 170°C, so wear...

Changing the oil in a manual transmission
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Raise the car on a lift. Remove the lower engine compartment splash shield. Figure 2.24. Location of the filler (1) and drain (2) plugs in a manual transmission...

Changing the transfer case oil on all-wheel drive vehicles with an automatic transmission
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Figure 2.45. Location of the oil drain plug from the transfer case on all-wheel drive vehicles with an...

Changing the oil in the rear final drive on all-wheel drive vehicles
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Place the vehicle on a lift in a horizontal position. Figure 2.27. Location of the filler (1) and drain (2) plugs of the rear final drive housing on all-wheel...

Checking and replacing the crankcase ventilation valve and hose (PCV)
Note: Recommended frequency: every 50,000 km or 24 months. Figure 2.46. Location of the crankcase ventilation valve and hose in the sealing ring on the cylinder head cover on vehicles manufactured before 2001 The...

Checking and adjusting valve clearances
Note: Recommended frequency: every 100,000 km or 48 months. Note: When checking and adjusting valve clearances on vehicles manufactured before 1998, a special tool for pressing the valve lifters is required. Checking...

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