mileage TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation and engine type. Service schedules are
based on the following primary operating conditions:
Light Service
Light, non-commercial duty for distances greater than 5 miles in temperate climates above freezing and
below 90°F (32°C).

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Normal Service
Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule
Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)
CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT
Inspect timing belt at 60,000 miles or 48 months and thereafter inspect timing belt every 15,000 miles, or 12
months. Replace belt as necessary.
The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000
miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require
it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine
components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are
often called Free Wheeling.
Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt
inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in this manual reflect
these changes.
Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist:
Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface
Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
Oil Contamination
Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
Incorrect Tension Adjustment NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under
ANY (one or more) of these conditions:
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier.
Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in temperatures below freezing.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car.
Operating on rough, muddy or salt covered roads.
Operating on unpaved or dusty roads.
CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result in serious
engine damage.

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Covers any repair or replacement of parts which becomes necessary due to defects in materials or workmanship
under normal use for 36 months or 36,000 miles from in-service date.
The items specified below are covered for a period different from the basic coverage:
Air Conditioner
The air conditioner refrigerant charge is covered for the first 12 months, regardless of mileage, unless done as
part of a warranty repair.
Adjustments
Service adjustment (minor repairs not usually associated with the replacement of parts) are covered for the first
12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever occurs first.
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive and restraint system are warranted against defects in
materials or workmanship under normal use for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See copy of
warranty for specific components covered.
CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY
Covers any repair or replacement to body sheet metal which develops corrosion perforation (hole through
panel), in normal use, due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 5 years, regardless of mileage.
BATTERY WARRANTY
Covers replacement of defective original battery for first 12 months or 12,000 miles. After the first 12 months
or 12,000 miles, warranty covers a pro-rated amount based on months in service, up to a maximum of 36
months.
EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECT WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)
Warrants to the retail purchaser, and subsequent purchaser that vehicle was designed, built, and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with applicable emission regulations and that it is free from defects in materials or
workmanship which may cause the vehicle to fail to conform with applicable regulations for 5 years or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
EMISSION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)
Covers all repairs, adjustments, or replacements if vehicle fails to conform to applicable emission standards and
such failure results in the vehicle owner having to bear a penalty or other sanction under local, state or federal
law for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the vehicle has been in use for more than 24 months
or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer will make the necessary adjustments, repairs or replacements at no cost to the
owner only when noncompliance is caused by failure of components which have been installed in the vehicle
for the sole or primary purpose of reducing vehicle emissions. See copy of warranty for specific components

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