Parts and Service How To Videos | Mississauga Toyota

Mississauga Toyota is happy to offer several helpful How-To Videos for some of the tricker aspects of vehicle service and maintenance. See below some of the most popular guest questions.

How to Fix the Auto Window Up/Down Function

Cycle each window of the vehicle up and down three times
On the third time hold the window in the up position for 5 seconds

How to Change a Tire

Remove the trunk liner
Identify the jack and the lug wrench
Turn the tire carrier counter clockwise to release it
Remove the spare from the trunk
Inspect the tire to make sure that it has air and there is no damage
Carefully pry the wheel cover off of the wheel
Turn the wheel nuts counter clockwise to loosen them
Place the jack under your vehicle, refer to your owner's manual to find out where it goes
Turn the jack clockwise until the wheel is off the ground
Remove the wheel nuts from the tire
Remove the tire from the vehicle
Put the spare tire on the vehicle
Put the wheel nuts back on
Tighten the nuts with the lug wrench, turning them clockwise until they are tightened almost all the way
Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench counterclockwise - until the vehicle's weight is on the tire
Tighten the wheel nuts all the way to secure the tire on the vehicle (we recommend using a cross pattern)

How to Change the Inside Rear Door Lock Function - Child Locks

Flip the child safety lock up to allow passengers in the back to open the rear doors from the inside
Flip the child safety lock down to lock the back doors from the inside

Why aren't my Power Windows Working?

Press the rectangular button (window lock switch) which is located above the door lock switch

Toyota 2017 RAV4 and Up Foot-Activated Power Liftgate

Stand a foot away from the rear back door of the RAV4 with the key in your pocket
Wave your foot under the rear back door sensor
Step back and let the door come up on its own
To close the door wave your foot under the back door sensor again and step back

How to Secure my Back Middle Seatbelt in my RAV4

Take the seatbelt from the roof and lower it
There are two distinct different anchors on the seatbelt and two buckles that go into those anchors
One of the anchors may fall in between the seat cushion so you may have to put your hand in between the seat cushions to locate it
Once located, take the smaller buckle and insert it into the anchor
Take the other buckle and insert it into the normal seatbelt anchor

How to Adjust the Height on the Trunk of a RAV4 or Highlander

First open the trunk door, this can be done by touching the switch under the door handle or by using the button on the remote
Hold the trunk door at the height you would like it to open to
Push and hold the button (as seen in the video) until you hear the multiple beeps
To test out the height, close the trunk and reopen it
Repeat these steps if you want to test out a different height

What do the lights mean on my vehicle's dash?

How to Check Engine Oil Level

Make sure the engine is up to temperature, the vehicle is shut off and it is on a level surface
Pull out the engine oil dipstick (the handle is shaped like an "O") and wipe it down with a rag or paper towel
Stick the engine oil dipstick back in the hole, pushing it all the way down
Pull the engine oil dipstick back out
The oil level should be in between the two dots on the end of the dipstick
Touch the oil, it should feel smooth
Look at the colour of the oil, it should be light
When the oil is dark this means it should be replaced
If you need to add oil you do so in the crankcase on the engine
The type of oil recommended for your vehicle will be on the cap

Why is my Security Light flashing?

How to use a Toyota Paint Stick Pen

To determine what Paint Stick Pen you need, locate your vehicle's colour code on the VIN sticker on the inside of the driver's side door
Use a white piece of paper to test out your pen before using it on the vehicle
Press down on the paper until the coloured paint comes out
Now find the stone chip or scratch that you are looking to cover and smooth the paint over the area
Wait a couple hours for the paint to dry
Press down on the white piece of paper with the clear coat side of the pen until it comes out
Smooth over the painted area with the clear coat

How to Check Tire Pressure

Open the driver's side door
Check the proper tire pressure on the "Tire and Loading Information" sticker on the inside of the driver's side door
The tire pressure for the front and rear wheels should match the PSI numbers on the sticker
Find the tire valve on the tire you are checking
Take your tire pressure gauge and press against the tire valve
The current pressure will display on the tire pressure gauge, make sure it matches the sticker

Where is my Tire Pressure Light and what does it do?

How to Replace Your Wiper Refills

Purchase wiper inserts (no tools needed)
Lift up wiper arm | Wiper arm: Is normally a mental object connecting the wiper blade to the vehicle
Locate clip under wiper blade, press & pull down until blade is disengaged | Wiper blade: The mechanical device the cleans the windshield
Place wiper arm back down so that it does not slam down and damage your windshield!
Locate one end of the blade & pull old refill towards you, tear it off | Wiper refill: Unit attached to the wiper blade used to clean the windshield
Get new wiper refill
Locate the two grooves on either side
Place the two metal strips into the grooves of the wiper refill
Slide wiper refill and metal strips into the frame of the blade until it locks in place
Life up the wiper arm again
Locate the hook on the arm & clip the wiper blade in place
Place wiper arm back down

How to Install Rear Wiper Inserts

Purchase wiper refill (no tools needed)
Locate the base cover of the wiper arm
Reach under the base cover with your two index fingers and pull them away from each other to unlock it
Lift up the base cover
Now you should be able to lift the wiper arm completely up
To take the wiper blade off the arm, press the blade down towards you to make a "T" shape, it should unlock
Slide the blade off
Grab one end of the blade with your left hand, the other end with your right hand
Snap the blade in half (like you're breaking a branch)
Slide the right side of the blade off the insert
Slide the insert out from the left side of the blade
Remove the metal strips from the old insert and place them into the grooves of the new insert
Slide the new insert back into the left side of the blade & then slide the right side of the blade back on to the insert
Snap in place
Slide the blade back on to the arm in a "T" shape
Pull blade down to lock it in place on the wiper arm
Place the wiper arm back down on to the window and place the base cover back down as well

How to Refill Your Windshield Washer Fluid

NOTE: There are two reservoirs that look very similar to each other
The washer fluid reservoir is the one you want. It has a picture of a windshield on the lid. The other is for coolant, putting the Washer fluid into this reservoir can damage the engine
Lift the lid of the washer fluid reservoir
If there is a screen inside, take it out before adding the washer fluid
Pour in the washier fluid, tilt the container sideways to do so
Once the fluid is filled up, close the lid

How to Change the Battery in Your Toyota Smart Key

Slide out the key by pressing the button on the side of the Smart Key device
Insert the key into the slit at the top to twist it open
Remove the transmitter to find the battery
Pop out the battery, you can use the key to do so
Insert the new battery and put the transmitter back before putting the
Smart Key device back together
Slide the key back into place

Why is my Passenger Air Bag Light on?

Why won't My Rear Window Wiper Work on my 4Runner?

The rear window on a 4Runner goes up and down. If it is not closed all the way, it will prevent the wiper blades from working
Ensure that your rear window is all the way up before using your rear window wiper
Watch the video below for more details!