Body Electrical System: Precaution

NOTE: Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement of body electrical related parts.

Headlight System
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case.

Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
The RAV4 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and front passenger airbag, failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Audio System
If the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM, FM1 and FM2 stations stored in memory are erased, so be sure to note the stations and reset them after the battery terminal is reconnected.
Mobile Communication System
If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to precautions in IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM .