Maintenance For Your Rav4
5,000 miles or 6 months
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Replace engine oil and oil filter1
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
10,000 miles or 12 months
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Replace engine oil and oil filter1
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake lines and hoses
- Drive shaft boots
- Engine coolant3
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Radiator and condensor
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Steering gear box
- Steering linkage and boots
- Transfer case oil (4WD)
Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the Fresh mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur
15,000 miles or 18 months
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Replace engine oil and oil filter1
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
- Inspect engine air filter
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
20,000 miles or 24 months
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Replace engine oil and oil filter1
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
25,000 miles or 30 months
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Replace engine oil and oil filter1
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2/h3>
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:
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Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
1 Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2 Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.
3 Refer to “Engine/Inverter Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.
2 Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.
3 Refer to “Engine/Inverter Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.