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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Consumer information
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Vehicle position error
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Hill start assist warning light (MT models)
While the engine is rotating, if there are
any malfunctions in the Hill start assist
system, the light will illuminate.
When the Hill start assist warning
light illuminates, have the ve ...
