Toyota 2006 RAV4, Owner'S Manual

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’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601)
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2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
When stowing cargo and luggage in
the vehicle, observe the following:
!
Put cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment when at all
possible. Be sure all items are se-
cured in place.
!
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
!
For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
!
To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment
higher than the seatbacks.
Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
!
Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely suffer death
or serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking or a
collision.
!
Do not place anything on the
flattened seat, or it may slide
forward during braking.
!
Do not place anything on the
luggage cover. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly
injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or an
accident. Secure all items in a
safe place.
!
To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not place anything
on the net higher than the rear
seatbacks. Otherwise, such
items may be thrown about and
possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking
or an accident.
!
Do not drive with objects left
on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they
may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and im-
pair the driver’s control of the
vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occu-
pants.
Cargo and luggage—
—Stowage precautions