Toyota RAV4: If you think something is wrong - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■ Visible symptoms

● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal

■ Audible symptoms

● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

■ Operational symptoms

● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor

    Using a flat bed truck
    If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45В°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged. ■Emergency towing proced ...

    Fuel pump shut off system
    To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure below to res ...

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    Operation under adverse driving conditions
    On a flooded road ● Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brake ...

    Tachometer
    The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the ...

    Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
    The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. *: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: Th ...