Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 173

If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-
self maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet" or Owner's Manual Supple-
ment" for the details.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your EV service station or a
qualified service shop immediately. It is
recommended that any problem you notice
be brought to the attention of your dealer
or the qualified service shop for their ad-
vice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the motor.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
Section 8−2 for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Section 8−2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Section 8−2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you notice any
leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the hood secondary latch se-
cures the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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