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Toyota Rav 4 2001, Instruction Manual

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’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)

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2001 RAV4 (OM42483U)

3. Pull the seatback angle adjusting le-

ver to unlock and push down the
seatback.

When returning the seatback upright, be
careful not to make yourself hit by the
seatback which will bound with consid-
erable spring force.

After returning the seat to its original
position, be certain to replace the head
restraint.

CAUTION

Do not allow passengers to ride on
the flattened seat while driving; use
the seat in the normal position.

After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat and seatback for-
ward and rearward to make sure it
is secured in place. Be certain to
replace head restraint.

Head restraints

For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.

The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.

Summary of Contents for Rav 4 2001

Page 1: ...156 Three way catalytic converter 156 Engine exhaust cautions 157 Facts about engine oil consumption 158 Iridium tipped spark plugs 159 Brake system 159 Brake pad wear limit indicators 162 Luggage stowage precautions 162 Limited slip differential 163 Your Toyota s identification 163 Theft prevention labels 165 Suspension and chassis 165 Types of tires 165 SECTION 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d ...

Page 2: ... slung sports cars de signed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver an...

Page 3: ...600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle Do not drive over 88 km h 55 mph Run the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow ...

Page 4: ...nd on required emission lev els In the U S category 3 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quali ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline including re formulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas Toyota recommends the use...

Page 5: ...dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 56 L 14 8 gal 12 3 Imp gal Fuel pump shut off system The fuel pump shut off syste...

Page 6: ...st gas is very hot Do not idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi ly such as grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions Use only unleaded gasoline Do not drive with an extremely low fuel leve...

Page 7: ...gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot escap...

Page 8: ...s consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an example if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips and consumes a ...

Page 9: ...rake booster uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacu um Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes...

Page 10: ...occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system You may hear the anti lock brake sys tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve hicle body and steering wheel You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve hicle is stopped At the end of the anti lock brake sys tem activation the brake pedal may move a little forward CAUTION D...

Page 11: ... longer stopping dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but...

Page 12: ...required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle observe the following Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible Be sure a...

Page 13: ...ction 8 Limited slip differential Some Toyotas are equipped with a lim ited slip differential If one rear wheel be gins to spin the limited slip differential is designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel If you are not sure whether your vehicle is equipped with one you can ask your Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your veh...

Page 14: ...the instrument panel where it can be seen through the windshield from the outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Regulation Label Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 15: ...ing in loss of control Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires sum mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow covered or icy roads For driving on snow covered or icy...

Page 16: ...on tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 17: ... engine 168 How to start the engine 168 Tips for driving in various conditions 169 Off road driving precautions 170 Winter driving tips 171 Dinghy towing 172 Trailer towing 174 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 179 SECTION 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 18: ... starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine aut...

Page 19: ... are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driving off make su...

Page 20: ...gns that re strict travel d Stay on established roads When condi tions are wet driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to pre vent damage to roads For owners in U S mainland Hawaii and Puerto Rico To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off road consult the following organizations State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments State Motor Vehicle Bureau...

Page 21: ...Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system com ponents Always perform a maintenance in spection after each day of off road driving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled maintenance informa tion refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Winter drivin...

Page 22: ...ic or into first or reverse manual and block the rear wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Dependi...

Page 23: ...e than 88 km h 55 mph Do not tow the vehicle for more than 320 km 200 miles After dinghy towing or at the recom mended distance limit let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the vehicle or resuming towing With manual transmission 1 Put the shift lever in neutral 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the ...

Page 24: ...by towing a trailer for commercial purposes Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details before towing WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trail er weight gross combination weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station b...

Page 25: ...l The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Certification ...

Page 26: ...revent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or sepa rated For correct safety chain proce dures follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recommendations CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 272 kg 600 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a saf...

Page 27: ...iler connec tions After driving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and con nections Before actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel Because stopping distance may be in creased vehicle to vehicle distance should be increased when towing a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed allow at least on...

Page 28: ...spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats on page 186 in Section 4 Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parking brake firmly Put the transmission in P automatic or in first or reverse manual Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer but if it cannot be avoided do so only after performing the following 1 Apply the brakes and hold 2 Have someone plac...

Page 29: ... off will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission on page 97 in Section 1 6 Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Get into high gear as quickly as possible Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic it is better to turn off the engine and start again later Avoid engine lugging or over rev ving Use a gear position suitable for...

Page 30: ...oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and contrib ute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s ...

Page 31: ...e stalls while driving 186 If your vehicle overheats 186 If you have a flat tire 187 If your vehicle needs to be towed 195 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 199 If you lose your keys 200 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 200 SECTION 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 32: ...amage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire haz ard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine on pa...

Page 33: ...g acid on your skin clothing or ve hicle If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water im mediately Then get immediate medi cal attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is b...

Page 34: ...epressed Jumper cable Discharged battery Positive terminal mark Booster battery Positive terminal mark 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery Jumpe...

Page 35: ...lightly depressed 6 Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order the negative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked AFTER JUMP STARTING Insert the 6...

Page 36: ...eam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boiling over or steam leave the engine running and make sure the electric cooling fan is operating If it is not turn the ignition off CAUTION To help avoid personal injury keep the hood closed until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of ver...

Page 37: ... to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack Personal injury may occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual ...

Page 38: ...8 188 2001 RAV4 OM42483U NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair Required tools and spare tire I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 39: ...e yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations To remove the jack move the seat to the rear most position and turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Full spare tire cover Hal...

Page 40: ...emove the spare tire cover 2 Turn the hold down nuts counterclock wise with the wheel nut wrench and remove them When storing the spare tire put it in place and secure it to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden brak ing Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a ...

Page 41: ...half turn Positioning the jack 4 Position the jack at the following jack points 1 Front suspension cross member rear mounting 2 Rear suspension arm Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 5 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on...

Page 42: ... lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Ther...

Page 43: ...unterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the ve...

Page 44: ... securely in place in their stor age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking Install the full spare tire cover by the following procedure Guides Insert the hooks under the guides to the upper slots Then lower the cover and lock the latch handle Check that the cov er is securely in place I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 45: ... all the tools and jack secure ly As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 249 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with it CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during ...

Page 46: ... and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly Two wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Release the parking brake NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to en sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing...

Page 47: ...ive mod els Rear four wheel drive models with auto matic transmission If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a cable or chain se cured to the emergency towing eyelets under the front of the vehicle or the left emergency towing eyelet...

Page 48: ...CE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so st...

Page 49: ...ring towing The following methods are effective to get out when your vehicle is struck in mud sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Use extreme caution when towing vehicles In addition keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing Remove the soil and sand in the front and the back of the tires Place a stone or wood under the tir...

Page 50: ...tion given in Keys on page 8 in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wirele...

Page 51: ...08 201 2001 RAV4 OM42483U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 202 Washing and waxing your Toyota 203 Cleaning the interior 205 SECTION 5 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 52: ...ve signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points should be obse...

Page 53: ...n to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substance When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your Toyota Wor...

Page 54: ...n darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Once a month or if the vehicle surf...

Page 55: ...ampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet...

Page 56: ...nti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the leathe...

Page 57: ... AND CARE Maintenance requirements 208 General maintenance 209 Does your vehicle need repairing 211 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 58: ...ission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control devi...

Page 59: ...me to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See page 225 in Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See page 226 in Sec tion 7 2 for additional information When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check the nuts for...

Page 60: ...mooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied Automatic transmission Par...

Page 61: ...re as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering ...

Page 62: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 212 2001 RAV4 OM42483U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 63: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 245 2001 RAV4 OM42483U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 246 Engine 246 Fuel 247 Service specifications 247 Tires 249 Fuses 250 SECTION 8 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 64: ... 4 4210 165 7 4215 165 9 3 4245 167 1 4 1735 68 3 1785 70 3 1670 65 7 1705 67 1 7 2490 98 0 2490 98 0 1505 59 3 6 1510 59 4 5 1525 60 0 1495 58 9 6 1500 59 1 5 1520 59 8 345 761 6 8 375 868 6 9 434 957 5 8 464 1023 5 9 345 761 6 8 375 868 6 9 434 957 5 8 464 1023 5 9 1 Unladen vehicle 2 With steel wheel spare tire and half spare tire cover 3 With aluminum wheel spare tire and half spare tire cover...

Page 65: ...ain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 4 2 4 4 3 7 Without filter 4 0 4 2 3 5 Oil grade API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 30 Preferred Temperature range anticipated before next oil change COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt Manual transaxle 6 3 6 7 5 6 Automatic transaxle 6 2 6 6 5 5 Coolant type TOYOTA Long Life Co...

Page 66: ... change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement When changing the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500 to aid in assuring optimum transaxle performance Notice Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyo...

Page 67: ...SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tires Tire size 215 70R16 99S 235 60R16 100H Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 200 2 0 29 Wheel size Steel wheel 16 6 5J Aluminum Wheel 16 7JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing t...

Page 68: ...injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system emission control system 10 EFI2 5 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system 11 A F 20 A A F sensor 12 ABS2 30 A Anti lock brake system 13 EFI1 20 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system EFI2 and EFI3 fuses 14 H LP RH 10 A Right hand headlight 15 H LP LH 10 A Left h...

Page 69: ...t fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system starting system SRS airbag system 31 DOOR 20 A Power door lock system 32 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mir ror defoggers 33 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer 34 WIP 25 A Windshield wipers and washer 35 ECU IG 10 A Emergency flashers gauges and meters anti lock brake system SRS airbag system shift lock control system cruise...

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Page 71: ...253 2001 RAV4 OM42483U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 254 Uniform tire quality grading 254 SECTION 9 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 72: ... or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers and or prospective...

Page 73: ...n grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperatur...

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Page 75: ...M42483U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 SECTION 1 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 76: ...tric moon roof switch and personal light 7 Glove box 8 Power door lock switches with power windows 9 Power window switches 10 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 11 Parking brake lever 12 Cup holders 13 Ashtray 14 Power outlet 15 Auxiliary box 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Window lock switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 77: ... 5 Wiper and washer switches 6 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 7 Car audio 8 Clock display 9 Emergency flasher switch 10 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 11 Air conditioning controls 12 Cigarette lighter 13 Ashtray 14 Ignition switch 15 Cruise control switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Power door lock switch without power windows I n f o r ma t i o nP ...

Page 78: ...strument cluster overview 1 Speedometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Tachometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 6 Trip meter reset knob 7 Odometer and two trip meters I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 79: ...or light SRS warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 or Automatic transmission indicator lights I n f o r...

Page 80: ...ils see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 90 in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 103 in Section 1 6 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 81: ...2483U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Engine immobiliser system 11 Side doors 12 Power windows 19 Back door 21 Hood 22 Fuel tank cap 24 Electric moon roof 25 SECTION 1 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 82: ...TE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master key black This key works in every loc...

Page 83: ...e vehicle NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip observe the following precautions When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder keys around including keys of o...

Page 84: ... under the direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommen...

Page 85: ...tor light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light flashes unsteady Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system which enables the engine to start The indicator light will go off For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key number and master key...

Page 86: ...n Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock...

Page 87: ...ther informa tion see Interior lights on page 82 in Section 1 4 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle With power windows driver s side With power windows passenger s side I n f o r m...

Page 88: ...sh the switch on the LOCK side To unlock Push the switch on the UNLOCK side Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever smal...

Page 89: ...imately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE DOORS AND BACK DOOR To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the side doors and back door are locked si multaneously At this time parking lights and tail lights flash Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locke...

Page 90: ...nute To stop alarm midway do the following Push the PANIC switch once again Unlock any of side door or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component Observe ...

Page 91: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en couraged to...

Page 92: ...ttery or compo nents NOTICE During replacing the transmitter battery do not push the LOCK and UNLOCK switches many times When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace the transmitter battery by the fol lowing procedures 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case 2 Remove the discharged transmitter bat tery NOTICE Do not bend the terminals I n f ...

Page 93: ...perates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key off operation If the either front door is closed they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when the either ...

Page 94: ...t this function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger s door or the switches on the driver s door that control...

Page 95: ...wer window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can be involved in serious accidents Back door LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert ...

Page 96: ...wage precautions on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle If the open back door hides the stop tail or rear turn signal lights while you are parked other road users must be warned of the pres ence of your vehic...

Page 97: ...upport rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood Clos ing the hood with ...

Page 98: ...out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator l...

Page 99: ... be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side The roof will fully open To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side briefly The sun shade will be opened together with the roof To close Push the switch on the TILT UP side As a precaution when closing the roof stops at the three quarters closed position before fully...

Page 100: ...sure it is safe to do so Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening Unat tended children can be involved in serious accidents Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening NOTICE Do not touch the plastic resin moon roof with anything hard or sharp The roof is da...

Page 101: ...Mirrors Seats 28 Front seats 28 Rear seats 30 Flattening seatbacks 38 Head restraints 39 Seat belts 40 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 50 Child restraint 57 Tilt steering wheel 74 Outside rear view mirrors 74 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 76 Sun visors 76 SECTION 1 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 102: ...instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When adjusting the seat be careful not to hit the seat against a pas senger or luggage After adjusting the seat position try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in...

Page 103: ...d angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces...

Page 104: ...in position After adjusting the seatback exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position When returning seats to their origi nal position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up t...

Page 105: ...ition and align both seat backs at the same angle when a person sits on the rear center posi tion Otherwise the person cannot wear seat belt properly and this may cause serious injuries in a col lision To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when th...

Page 106: ...er You will hear a click when the tabs are locked in the seat belt cov er Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover NOTICE The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback FOLDING UP REAR SEATS 1 Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the front seat fully forward Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment See Luggage stow age precautions on pa...

Page 107: ...ghtly till it locks 3 Lower the head restraint to the low est position Pull up the strap to unlock the seatback and fold the seatback forward until it locks NOTICE Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set 4 Pull up the seat cushion lock release lever and swing the whole seat up and forward I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 108: ... seat hold the upper back of the seat with your hand and pull the lock release strap up Swing the whole seat down and set the rear legs to the hooks on the floor Make sure the rear legs are securely set to the hooks by trying to pull up the rear part of the seat 2 Pull the seatback release strap and swing the seatback up I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 109: ...ack or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operat ing properly Removing rear seats 1 Fold up rear seats See Folding up rear seats on page 32 in this section for instructions 2 Unlock the seat by pulling the lock release lever Pull the seat toward you slightly and lift Removing the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment See Lugga...

Page 110: ...to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself NOTICE Avoid putting heavy loads on the re moved seat The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled Reinstalling rear seats 1 While pulling up the lock release le ver place the rear hinge into the rear hook on the floor 2 Push the seat forward until it locks I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 111: ... are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operat ing properly When removing or reinstalling the seat observe the following to prevent personal injury Do not fold or remove the seat whi...

Page 112: ...nside of the vehicle Install each seat in the same posi tion from which it was removed Failure to do so will prevent rear seat occupants from using seat belts properly For flattening seatbacks do the follow ing 1 Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly till it locks 2 Remove the head restraint Hold the center of the lever and...

Page 113: ...engers to ride on the flattened seat while driving use the seat in the normal position After putting back the seat try pushing the seat and seatback for ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace head restraint Head restraints For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock relea...

Page 114: ...t According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an accident occurs and seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on eit...

Page 115: ...s Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers they may severely weaken the belts See Cleaning the interior on page 205 in Section 5 Replace the belt assembly includ ing bolts if it has been used in a severe impact The entire assembly...

Page 116: ...not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To r...

Page 117: ...itioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pul...

Page 118: ... belt The 2 buckles for the rear center seat belt are distinguished with colors of the buckle release button Also the 2 tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place Buckle 1 with light gray buckle re lease button Properly matches with concave end tab Buckle 2 with red buckle release but ton Properly matches with round end tab CAUTION Make sure the both b...

Page 119: ...nter seat belt with either buckle released Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision STOWING THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT 1 To stow the rear center seat belt pull the seat belt out of its cover a little and insert the concave end tab into the higher slot of the cover Stowing the rear center seat belt I n f o r ma t i o nP r ...

Page 120: ... OUT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT To use the rear center seat belt pull the belt out a little and then pull the tabs out from the cover Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re q...

Page 121: ...the buckle release buttons of the ex tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use ...

Page 122: ...n key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors front seat belt pretensioner assem blies inflators warning light interconnect ing wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page ...

Page 123: ...sioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on ...

Page 124: ... ries mainly to the driver s or front passen ger s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat Be sure to wear your seat belt properly Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front pas...

Page 125: ... of the impact is above the designed threshold level comparable to an approxi mate 25 km h 15 mph collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or s...

Page 126: ...le Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their loca tions are shown in the illustration 1 Front airbag sensors 2 SRS warning light 3 Airbag module for front passenger airbag and inflator 4 Airbag sensor a...

Page 127: ... not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag CAUTION The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of the driver side and front pa...

Page 128: ...aint system see Child restraint on page 57 in this section Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Move seat fully back A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidabl...

Page 129: ...child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 57 in this sec tion Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflati...

Page 130: ...ectronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steering wheel or dashboard n...

Page 131: ...ust be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you and the vehicle s interior Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child a...

Page 132: ... system should be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear facing child restraint system is put on the f...

Page 133: ... B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 69 in this section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used ...

Page 134: ...ALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 135: ... Same angle Same position When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seat backs at the same angle Otherwise the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause serious injuries in a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions pro...

Page 136: ...tect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the ...

Page 137: ...and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in struction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for inst...

Page 138: ...er seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ...

Page 139: ...lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab a...

Page 140: ...n the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer I n f o r ...

Page 141: ...n ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only Move seat fully back CAUTION A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child I n...

Page 142: ... hips See Seat belts on page 40 for details CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could ca...

Page 143: ... child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract Using a top strap Outside position Center position U S A only I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 144: ...nada For U S A Use the anchor brackets behind the rear seatbacks and on the luggage compart ment to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position For Canada Use the anchor brackets behind the rear seatbacks to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for both out side rear seating positions I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 145: ...e straint system see Child restraint on page 57 in this section CAUTION When you use the center anchor bracket make sure the top strap runs through between both seat backs and tighten it The top strap on seatback could cause death or serious injury due to abnormal moving of the child restraint system in case of sudden braking or a col lision Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check th...

Page 146: ...rear seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Type A Installation with child restraint lower anchorages I n f o r ma t i o ...

Page 147: ...r to the instruction manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer When using t...

Page 148: ...he steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will loo...

Page 149: ...rol switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Folding rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas To fold the rear view mirror push b...

Page 150: ... you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Sun visors To block out glare move the sun visor To block out glare from the front Swing down the sun visor position 1 To block out glare from the side Swing down the sun visor remove it ...

Page 151: ...late at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 153: ...adlights and turn signals 80 Emergency flashers 81 Instrument panel light control 82 Front fog lights 82 Interior lights 82 Personal lights 83 Windshield wipers and washer 84 Rear window wiper and washer 84 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 85 SECTION 1 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 154: ...hen the parking brake is released with the engine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to the position 1 Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and...

Page 155: ...l a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 236 in Section 7 3 Emergency flashers To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the ...

Page 156: ...ig nal switch lever They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam Interior lights To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the side doors and back door are opened The light goes off when all the side doors and back door are closed I...

Page 157: ...ack door are locked when the light is still on When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key or wireless remote control transmitter the in terior light comes on for about 15 seconds and then fades out even if the door is not opened INTERIOR LIGHT CUT OFF OPERATION To prevent the battery being discharged the light will automatically turn off when the ignition switch i...

Page 158: ...ezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass Rear window wiper and washer To turn on the rear window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever positio...

Page 159: ...ill automatically shut off af ter the defoggers have operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defoggers are not designed for dry...

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Page 161: ...MENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 88 Engine coolant temperature gauge 88 Tachometer 89 Odometer and two trip meters 89 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 90 SECTION 1 5 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 162: ...of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engi...

Page 163: ...ands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine dam...

Page 164: ...il the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt If the indicator or buzzer comes on d Stop and check indicator and buzzer e Stop and check or Do this c Fasten front passenger s seat belt h Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on ...

Page 165: ...ght does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the igni tion key is in the ON position Vehicles with anti lock brake system The light does not come on even if the ignition key is turned on with the park ing brake released A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs immediately stop your vehicle...

Page 166: ... air conditioning blower radio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose e Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres sure is too low If it flickers or stays on while you are driving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer ...

Page 167: ... as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and ...

Page 168: ...5 in Section 7 3 m Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position n Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the headlight switch is left on and the driver s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS except the low fuel level warning light ...

Page 169: ...N OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 96 Automatic transmission 97 Manual transmission 101 Parking brake 102 Cruise control 103 SECTION 1 6 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 170: ...smission the selec tor lever must be in the P position be fore pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobiliser sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobiliser system is automatically set See Engine immobiliser system on page 11 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the ste...

Page 171: ...ed a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift...

Page 172: ... transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature i...

Page 173: ...tor lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lo...

Page 174: ...ways keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an up grade with the accelerator pedal It can cause the transmission to over heat Always use the brake pedal or parking brake i Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the...

Page 175: ...ill grade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 Downshift to the appropriate ge...

Page 176: ... shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use the fifth gear CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse P...

Page 177: ...rformance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed incr...

Page 178: ...n the CANCEL direction and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission d Pushing CRUISE ON OFF switch If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will auto matically cancel out If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the preset speed automatical...

Page 179: ...g the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation However once the vehicle speed falls be low about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF switch to turn the system off and then press it again to tur...

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Page 181: ... 0008 107 2001 RAV4 OM42483U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 108 Using your audio system 108 Car audio system operating hintsts 122 SECTION 1 7 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 182: ... VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM1 2 TAPE or CD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL or PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com...

Page 183: ...matic car wash YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is d...

Page 184: ...4_U L O 0008 110 2001 RAV4 OM42483U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Controls and features Type 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 185: ...s playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a ta...

Page 186: ...ror messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If Err 2 appears on the displa...

Page 187: ...zine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push RAND again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push RPT while the track is playing RPT will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically be rewound and replayed This process will be ...

Page 188: ... in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop scan ning SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station quickly push and re lease the or ...

Page 189: ...ecomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TAPE Push TAPE to switch from radio or com pact disc operation to cassette operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the cassette player by pushing TAPE In both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a diffe...

Page 190: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 116 2001 RAV4 OM42483U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 191: ...After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop t...

Page 192: ...isplay will show the range from BAL L7 to BAL R7 CD Compact Disc Push CD to switch from radio or cas sette operation to compact disc operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing CD In both cases a disc must already be loaded in the player When the audio is set into compact disc operation the display shows the track or track and disc number currently being...

Page 193: ...o radio operation PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com pact discs in the magazine in random or der or only listen to the tracks on a specific compact disc in random order To randomly play the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release wi...

Page 194: ...nd stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 se conds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN again Comp...

Page 195: ...the same side After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly In addition the feature may not work well with some spoken word live or classical recordings ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo recept...

Page 196: ...ch your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak ened and there is anothe...

Page 197: ...tes per side The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS Use only compact discs labeled as shown CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable and personal computer use CD ROMs may not be playable on your compact disc player Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot da...

Page 198: ... To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another so...

Page 199: ...008 125 2001 RAV4 OM42483U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 126 Air flow selector settings 129 Operating tips 129 Side vents 132 SECTION 1 8 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 200: ...01 Rav4_U L O 0008 126 2001 RAV4 OM42483U Controls 1 A C Button on some models 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 201: ...ect FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Vehicles with A C button Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the air flow selector to the wi...

Page 202: ...ally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button on some models To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens tak...

Page 203: ...could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to help clear the in take ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If d...

Page 204: ...d air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake ...

Page 205: ... humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the wind shield or floor windshield ...

Page 206: ...42483U Side vents Open Close If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown You can change air flow direction by turn ing the side vents I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 207: ...te lighter and ashtrays 134 Power outlets 135 Glove box 136 Garage door opener box 136 Auxiliary boxes 139 Front cup holder 140 Rear cup holder 141 Tie down hooks 142 Grocery bag hooks 143 Luggage cover 143 Separation net 145 Roof luggage carrier 147 Floor mat 148 SECTION 1 9 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 208: ... sired push the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays Cigarette lighter and front ashtray Rear a...

Page 209: ...reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always push the ash tray back in completely after use Power outlets Front Rear The power outlets are designed for power supply for car accessories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capa...

Page 210: ...njury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Garage door opener box The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter Open the cover and remove the Velcro loop Remove the paper strip covering the adhe sive on back side of loop and adhere loop to back side of the transmitter near cen ter I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 211: ... of the Velcro Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac ing inside of box into the box Make sure the transmitter button is located above button pins Remove spacers from the center panel Place the largest spacer on the pin that would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed Close the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 212: ...correct pin Attach another spacer to the top of original spacer Check operation If re quired continue add spacers until con tact is achieved If the transmitter is clattering during driv ing fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the garage door opener box closed while drivi...

Page 213: ...ed information Type D auxiliary box is also designed to store the warning reflector The first aid kit or warning reflector itself is not included as an original equipment CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Type A instrument panel Type B left side of luggage compartment Type C right side of luggage compar...

Page 214: ...is belt is de signed to hold the first aid kit To use the belt do the following 1 To loosen Pull the buckle forward 2 To tighten Pull on the belt Make sure the objects are securely held Front cup holder The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the holder pull its end The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink cans by chang ing the arm positio...

Page 215: ...p holder The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the holder push up the lever CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop w...

Page 216: ...own hooks To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Luggage stowage precautions on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the tie down hooks stored under the carpet when not in use NOTICE Do not use the seat anchors instead of the tie down hooks I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 217: ...e hook pull it down NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook do not hang any object heavier than 4 kg 8 8 lb in it Grocery bag hooks type B This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook do not hang any object heavier than 4 kg 8 8 lb in it Luggage cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 218: ...AUTION Do not place anything on the lug gage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop make sure the luggage cover is se cured in place NOTICE Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set If the luggage cover is left to be removed place i...

Page 219: ... seats b Behind the front seats folding up rear seats c Behind the front seats removing rear seats You can separate the luggage compart ment by installing the separation net You can choose one of the three posi tions 1 Raise up the cover I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 220: ...into the other fixing hole Push the net forward a Behind the rear seats 3 Hook the claw of the strap over the front tie down hook b Behind the front seats folding up rear seats 3 Fold up the rear seat cushions and hook the claw of the strap over the rear hinge of the rear seat See Folding up rear seats on page 32 in Section 1 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 221: ...r of the fixing hook is closed If the cover is open it might cause the unexpected injury like hitting a head Roof luggage carrier The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails 1 attached to the roof and sliding crossrails 2 To adjust the positions of crossrails do this 1 Turn the knobs counterclockwise to loosen the crossrails 2 Slide the crossrails to the desired posi tion for loading the lugga...

Page 222: ...le gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneu vers otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor rectly If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds stop the vehicle now and then dur ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed 34 kg 75 lb cargo we...

Page 223: ...V4 OM42483U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 225: ...13 2001 RAV4 OM42483U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 214 Fuse locations 215 Do it yourself service precautions 215 Parts and tools 217 SECTION 7 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 226: ...w 1 Battery 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Electric cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 227: ...statement for details and suggestions This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see page 217 in Parts and tools Utmost care should be taken when work i...

Page 228: ...Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in flammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap a...

Page 229: ...Conserving or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity proper for your climate Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent See page 221 in Section 7 2 for de tails about coolant type selection Demineralized or distilled water Tools Funnel only for adding coolant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is l...

Page 230: ...or passenger s side kick panel nut Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs on page 236 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 231: ...lant level 221 Checking brake fluid 222 Checking power steering fluid 223 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 224 Checking tire pressure 225 Checking and replacing tires 226 Rotating tires 227 Installing snow tires and chains 228 Replacing wheels 230 Aluminum wheel precautions 230 SECTION 7 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 232: ... engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt lmp qt 1 8 2 0 1 6 NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the engine...

Page 233: ...ook at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethyl ene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com ponents The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below the LOW line add coolant ...

Page 234: ...r preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given on page 247 in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do not use more than 70 solution for better coolant performance NOTICE Do not ...

Page 235: ...omatic trans mission fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 80 C or 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the flui...

Page 236: ...indows become to fog up easily To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 1 Push each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 2 Remove the filter case from the filter outlet as shown in the...

Page 237: ...rive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of wheel deforma tion and or tire separation High tire pressure produces a harsh ride handling problems excessive wear at the center ...

Page 238: ...If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with a techni cian and have the tire repaired or re placed Even if the dama...

Page 239: ...ds sizes and constructions This may damage the drive system Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both front or rear tires be re placed as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 187 in Section 4 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use ...

Page 240: ...ion than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota Do not use tires other than those men tioned above Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions NOTICE Four wheel drive models Do not use tires of different brands sizes and constructions This may ...

Page 241: ...n the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remove the covers before putting on the chains CAUTION Do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph or the chain...

Page 242: ...been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire NOTICE Four wheel drive models Do not use wheels of different brands sizes and types This may damage the drive system Aluminum whee...

Page 243: ... IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 232 Battery recharging precautions 233 Checking and replacing fuses 234 Adding washer fluid 235 Replacing light bulbs 236 SECTION 7 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 244: ...di cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help Ch...

Page 245: ...ondition Green Blue Good Dark White Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power ...

Page 246: ...ol is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the RADIO or A C fuse which may be dispensable for normal drivi...

Page 247: ... work the wash er tank may be empty Check the wash er fluid level on the level gauge If the washer fluid level is below LOW add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where tempera tures range below freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions...

Page 248: ...lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogged up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights 60 5...

Page 249: ...e bulbs D Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood Unplug the connec tor Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 250: ...r cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Front fog lights 1 Loosen the retainer screw with a Phillips head screwdriver and take out the front turn signal light unit 2 Remove the front fog light unit I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 251: ...ng on the tab If the connector is tight wiggle it 4 Turn the bulb and remove it 5 Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Install the front fog light unit then the front turn signal light unit and tighten the retainer screw I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 252: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 240 2001 RAV4 OM42483U Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking and front side marker lights Front turn signal lights without front fog lights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 253: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 241 2001 RAV4 OM42483U Use a Phillips head screwdriver Side turn signal lights Front of vehicle Front turn signal lights with front fog lights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 254: ...L O 0008 242 2001 RAV4 OM42483U a Stop tail and rear side marker light b Back up light c Rear turn signal light Rear turn signal stop tail rear side marker and back up lights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 255: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 243 2001 RAV4 OM42483U High mounted stoplight License plate lights Use a Flat bladed screwdriver I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 256: ... 01 Rav4_U L O 0008 244 2001 RAV4 OM42483U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 257: ...nst something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the r...

Page 258: ...ase refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor mance repair or replacement or for any damage they ma...

Page 259: ... anti lock brake system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cau...

Page 260: ...for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury Be sure to read Off road vehicle precautio...

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Page 262: ... your complete satisfaction He will provide quality mainte nance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product improvement we reserve the right t...

Page 263: ...wed 195 Tips for driving during break in period 153 How to start the engine 168 General maintenance 209 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 153 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 56 L 14 8 gal 12 3 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommend...

Page 264: ...aintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle I n f o r ma t i o...

Page 265: ...aintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to prevent small problems fromgrowing intolarger oneslateron Therepairmanualoutlinesexactly whatmaintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such thin...

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