Toyota RAV4: Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever. The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move sudde ...
Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
■ Front
■ Rear
CAUTION
■When raising yo ...
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Electronic traction control (ETC)
ETC operates in conjunction with Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) and is designed to
assist when one or more wheels have lost
traction.
If a wheel loses traction, ETC will operate the
brake on tha ...
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles
in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels
of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle.
The air quality sensor detects increased
levels o ...
Wiper and washer switch
Windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear window, do not
operate t ...
