2010 TOYOTA RAV4 Explanation of maintenance items

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Introduction
The Importance of Scheduled Maintenance32
Maintaining Your Warranty33
Maintenance Log
Using the Maintenance Log Charts34
Maintenance Log36
Explanation of Maintenance Items52
Vehicle Identification55
Find It Online
For your convenience, scheduled maintenance information for your vehicle is also
available atwww.ToyotaOwnersOnline.com. From the site’s home page, go to the
“Scheduled Maintenance” link. Then
select your vehicle’s model name,
model year and current time or
mileage. You’ll be able to instantly
view the recommended maintenance
items for your vehicle.
Table of Contents
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15,000 miles or 18 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesDrive shaft bootsEngine coolant3
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Radiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer 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
theFreshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten 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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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Maintenance Log37

30,000 miles or 36 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Automatic transmission fluidBall joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesBrake linings/drums and brake pads/discs3
Drive shaft bootsEngine coolant4
Exhaust pipes and mountingsFront differential oil
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasketRadiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.4Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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45,000 miles or 54 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesDrive shaft bootsEngine coolant3
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Radiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer 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
theFreshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten 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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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Maintenance Log41

60,000 miles or 72 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Automatic transmission fluidBall joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesBrake linings/drums and brake pads/discs3
Drive belts4
Drive shaft bootsEngine coolant5
Exhaust pipes and mountingsFront differential oil
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasketRadiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oilReplace rear differential oil (4WD)Replace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.4Initial inspection at 60,000 miles/72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles/18 months thereafter.5Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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Maintenance Log43

75,000 miles or 90 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesDrive beltsDrive shaft bootsEngine coolant3
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Radiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer 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
theFreshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten 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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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90,000 miles or 108 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
Automatic transmission fluidBall joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesBrake linings/drums and brake pads/discs3
Drive beltsDrive shaft bootsEngine coolant4
Exhaust pipes and mountingsFront differential oil
Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Fuel tank cap gasketRadiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.4Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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Maintenance Log47

105,000 miles or 126 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
Ball joints and dust coversBrake lines and hosesDrive beltsDrive shaft bootsEngine coolant4
Exhaust pipes and mountings
Radiator and condenserRear differential oil (4WD)Steering gear boxSteering linkage and bootsTransfer 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
theFreshmode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten 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
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to
“Engine Coolant” in the “Explantion of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.
4Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
Maintenance Log
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Maintenance Log49