Get Introduction Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

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SECTION 7− 1

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Engine compartment overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Fuse locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

Do−it−yourself service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

Parts and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Positioning the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

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Engine compartment overview

"2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

1. Fuse blocks

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Battery

6. Radiator

7. Condenser

8. Electric cooling fans

9. Engine oil level dipstick

10. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

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"3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine

1. Fuse blocks

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Battery

6. Radiator

7. Condenser

8. Electric cooling fans

9. Engine oil level dipstick

10. Windshield and rear window washer

fluid tank

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Fuse locations

Spare fuses

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Do−it−yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself,

be sure to follow the correct procedure

given in this Section.

D Be sure that the ignition is off if

CAUTION

you work near the electric cooling

fans or radiator grille. With the

ignition on, the electric cooling fans

will automatically start to run if the

engine coolant temperature is high

and/or the air conditioning is on.

D When the engine is running, keep

hands, clothing, and tools away

from the moving fan and engine

You should be aware that improper or in-

complete servicing may result in operating

problems.

drive

belts.

(Removing

rings,

Performing

do−it−yourself

maintenance

watches, and ties is advisable.)

during the warranty period may affect your

warranty coverage. Read the separate

Toyota Warranty statement for details and

suggestions.

D Right after driving, the engine

compartment—the engine, radiator,

exhaust manifold and spark plug

boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-

ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids

and spark plugs may also be hot.

D Use eye protection whenever you

work on or under your vehicle

where you may be exposed to flying

or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

This Section gives instructions only for

those items that are relatively easy for an

owner to perform. As explained in Section

6, there are still a number of items that

must be done by a qualified technician

with special tools.

D Used engine oil contains potentially

harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as in-

flammation or skin cancer, so care

should be taken to avoid prolonged

and repeated contact with it. To re-

move used engine oil from your

skin, wash thoroughly with soap

and water.

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

the coolant reservoir cap or loosen

the drain plugs to prevent burning

yourself.

For information on tools and parts for do−

it−yourself maintenance, see “Parts and

tools” on page 394 in this Section.

D Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper or rags,

in the engine compartment.

Utmost care should be taken when work-

ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental

D Do not leave used oil within the

reach of children.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames around fuel or the

battery. Their fumes are flammable.

injury. Here are

a

few precautions that

D Dispose of used oil and filter only

in a safe and acceptable manner.

Do not dispose of used oil and fil-

ter in household trash, in sewers or

onto the ground. Call your dealer or

you should be especially careful to ob-

serve:

D Do not get under your vehicle with

just the body jack supporting it. Al-

ways use automotive jack stands or

other solid supports.

a

service station for information

concerning recycling or disposal.

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Parts and tools

Here is a list of parts and tools you will

need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-

nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-

signed in metric sizes, so your tools must

be metric.

z Do not allow dirt or anything else

to fall through the spark plug holes.

D Be extremely cautious when work-

ing on the battery. It contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

z Use only spark plugs of the speci-

fied type. Using other types will

cause engine damage, loss of per-

formance or radio noise.

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Parts (if level is low):

NOTICE

z Remember that battery and ignition

cable carry high currents or volt-

ages. Be careful of accidentally

causing a short circuit.

z Do not reuse iridium−tipped spark

plugs by cleaning or regapping.

D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-

lent

z Do not overfill automatic transmis-

sion fluid, or the transmission

could be damaged.

See page 398 in Section 7−2 for de-

tails about engine oil selection.

z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or similar high quality eth-

ylene glycol based non−silicate,

non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−bo-

rate coolant with long−life hybrid

organic acid technology to fill the

radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-

ant and 50% deionized water (for

the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water (for Canada).

Tools:

z Do not drive with the air cleaner

filter removed, or excessive engine

wear could result. Also backfiring

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding oil)

could cause

compartment.

a

fire in the engine

CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT

LEVEL

z Be careful not to scratch the glass

surface with the wiper frame.

Parts (if level is low):

D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or

similar high quality ethylene glycol

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−ni-

trite, and non−borate coolant with long−

life hybrid organic acid technology.

z When closing the engine hood,

check to see that you have not for-

gotten any tools, rags, etc.

z If you spill some of the coolant, be

sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging the parts

or paint.

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a

mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%

coolant and 45% deionized water (for

Canada).

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Positioning the jack

Tools:

ADDING WASHER FLUID

D Funnel (only for adding coolant)

CHECKING BRAKE FLUID

Parts (if level is low):

Parts:

D Water

D Washer fluid containing antifreeze

(for winter use)

D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

brake fluid

Tools:

D Funnel

D Rag or paper towel

D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION

Tools:

REPLACING LIGHT BULBS

Parts:

D Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in

“Replacing light bulbs” on page 416 in

Section 7−3.)

Front

D Warm water

D Baking soda

Tools:

D Grease

D Screwdriver

D Conventional

wrench

(for

terminal

clamp bolts)

CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

D Fuse with same amperage rating as

original

Rear

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When jacking up your vehicle with the

jack, position the jack correctly as

shown in the illustrations.

D Never get under the vehicle when

the vehicle is supported by the jack

alone; use vehicle support stands.

D Do not raise the vehicle with some-

CAUTION

one in the vehicle.

When jacking, be sure to observe the

following to reduce the possibility of

death or serious injury:

D When raising the vehicle, do not

place any objects on top of or un-

derneath the jack.

D Follow jacking instructions.

D Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle supported by the

jack. Personal injury may occur.

NOTICE

Make sure to place the jack correctly,

or your vehicle may be damaged.

D Do not start or run the engine while

your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

D Stop the vehicle on

a

level firm

ground, firmly set the parking brake

and put the transmission in “P”.

Block the wheels on the opposite

side of the jack up point if neces-

sary.

D Make sure to set the jack properly

in the jack point. Raising the ve-

hicle with jack improperly posi-

tioned will damage the vehicle or

may allow the vehicle to fall off the

jack and cause personal injury.

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