1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 165

Parts and tools NOTICE z Remember that batteries and motor cable carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. z Add only demineralized or distilled water to fill the radiator. And if you spill some of the coolant, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint. z Do not overfill power steering fluid, or the power steering could be damaged. z If you spill brake fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint. z Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame. z When closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do- it- yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. Checking brake fluid Parts (if level is low): Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): D Fuse with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts: D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power steering fluid Parts (if level is low): D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: D Toyota P.S fluid EH or equivalent Tools: D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in Chapter 8- 3.) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Tools: D Screwdriver D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal 157