TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G TOYOTA TOYOTA https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/14/6701/w960_6701-0.png TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual
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Maintenance and care
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick

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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make

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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders su

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressur

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. 
If either of the above parts is ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
t

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Maintenance and care
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections

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Maintenance and care
■After recharging/reconnecting the ba ttery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the p

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable an
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