TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Repair Manual

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) PARTS
ENGINE OIL
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
HALOGEN BULBS
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR FAN
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WARNING:Many solid state electrical components can be damaged by static
electricity (ESD). Some will display a warning label, but many will not.
Discharge personal static electricity by touching a metal ground point on
the vehicle prior to servicing any ESD sensitive component.
CAUTION: Never use non-detergent or straight mineral oil.
WARNING:Relieve fuel system pressure prior to servicing any fuel system
component (fuel injection models).
WARNING:Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas which may explode if overheated.
DO NOT touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Eye protection
should be worn when handling or working around halogen bulbs.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the fan motor when working near the radiator fan. The
fan is temperature controlled and could start at any time even when the
ignition key is in the OFF position. DO NOT loosen or remove radiator cap
when cooling system is hot.
WARNING:Keep hands away from radiator fan. Fan is controlled by a thermostatic
switch which may come on or run for up to 15 minutes even after engine
is turned off.
CAUTION: Due to the different warranties offered in various regions and the variety of
after-market extended warranties available, please refer to the warranty
package that came with the vehicle to verify all warranty options.

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Covers any repair or replacement of parts which becomes necessary due to defects in materials or workmanship
under normal use for 36 months or 36,000 miles from in-service date.
The items specified below are covered for a period different from the basic coverage:
Air Conditioner
The air conditioner refrigerant charge is covered for the first 12 months, regardless of mileage, unless done as
part of a warranty repair.
Adjustments
Service adjustment (minor repairs not usually associated with the replacement of parts) are covered for the first
12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever occurs first.
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive and restraint system are warranted against defects in
materials or workmanship under normal use for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. See copy of
warranty for specific components covered.
CORROSION PERFORATION WARRANTY
Covers any repair or replacement to body sheet metal which develops corrosion perforation (hole through
panel), in normal use, due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 5 years, regardless of mileage.
BATTERY WARRANTY
Covers replacement of defective original battery for first 12 months or 12,000 miles. After the first 12 months
or 12,000 miles, warranty covers a pro-rated amount based on months in service, up to a maximum of 36
months.
EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECT WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)
Warrants to the retail purchaser, and subsequent purchaser that vehicle was designed, built, and equipped so as
to conform at the time of sale with applicable emission regulations and that it is free from defects in materials or
workmanship which may cause the vehicle to fail to conform with applicable regulations for 5 years or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
EMISSION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)
Covers all repairs, adjustments, or replacements if vehicle fails to conform to applicable emission standards and
such failure results in the vehicle owner having to bear a penalty or other sanction under local, state or federal
law for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. If the vehicle has been in use for more than 24 months
or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer will make the necessary adjustments, repairs or replacements at no cost to the
owner only when noncompliance is caused by failure of components which have been installed in the vehicle
for the sole or primary purpose of reducing vehicle emissions. See copy of warranty for specific components

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covered.
EMISSION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE WARRANTY (CALIFORNIA)
For a period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, manufacturer will make all necessary repairs and adjustments to ensure
vehicle passes a required Smog Check inspection.
EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECT WARRANTY (CALIFORNIA)
Warrants vehicle to be free of defects in materials or workmanship that may cause it to fail to conform with
applicable California emission regulations for a period of 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Certain emission-related parts are covered for repair or replacement for 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. See copy of warranty for specific components covered.
FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Fuse box is located below instrument panel to left of steering column on all vehicles. An additional fuse and
relay box located in the engine compartment.

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Fig. 4: Fuse Block Locations - 1997
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Fig. 5: Fuse Block Locations - 1998
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Fig. 6: Engine Compartment Fuse Box Identification (USA) - 1997
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Fig. 7: Engine Compartment Fuse Box Identification (Canada) - 1997
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Fig. 8: Engine Compartment Fuse Box Identification - 1997
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Fig. 9: Instrument Panel Fuse Box Identification - Upper - 1997
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Fig. 10: Instrument Panel Fuse Box Identification - Lower - 1997
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