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1962000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified freeplay.
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. For folding−up rear seat-
backs, check that the latches lock secure-
ly.Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth 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 ”Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Section 7−3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see−
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7−2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7−3
for additional information.
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Engine compartment overview
1. Windshield and rear window washer
fluid tank
2. Battery
3. Fuse blocks
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Electric cooling fans
8. Engine oil level dipstick
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Windshield and rear window washer
fluid level dipstick
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Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
Checking power steering fluid
CloseOpen
If hot O.K.
If hot
addIf cold O.K.
If cold
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONII 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
(60C—80C or 140F—175F). You may
also check the level when the fluid is cold
(about room temperature, 10C—30C or
50F—85F) if the engine has not been run
for about five hours.Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the ”COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ”HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it
clockwise. After replacing the reservoir cap,
visually check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks or da-
mage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
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NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
∗ RAV4 genuine tire chains
(Part No. 08329−42801)
Laws about using tire chains vary ac-
cording to locality and type of road, so
always check your local laws before
you install tire chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Four−wheel drive models:
Install the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the front tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
Tw o−wheel drive models:
Install the chains on 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 manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
Replacing wheels
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at
your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different brand, size and type
may adversely affect handling, wheel and
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability, head-
light aim, bumper height, vehicle ground
clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
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—Headlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor while depressing the lock re-
lease.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.3. Install a new bulb and the connector
into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Fuses
Engine compartment
(without daytime running light system)
Fuses (type A)
1. H−LP (RH) 15 A: Right−hand headlight
2. H−LP (LH) 15 A: Left−hand headlight
3. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
4. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
5. AM2 5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, starting system, dis-
charge warning light
6. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system
7. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
8. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
9. DOME 15 A: Interior light, personal
lights, clock, daytime running light sys-
tem, gauge and meters, car audio sys-
tem
10. IGN 20 A: Charging system
11 . H−LP RH−H 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
12. H−LP LH−H 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
13. H−LP RH−L 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)
Engine compartment
14. H−LP LH−L 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(low beam)
15. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
16. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, car
audio system, power rear view mirrors,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system
17. SRS−ACC 10 A: SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners
18. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
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Instrument panel
19. ECU−IG 10 A: Electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, rear
window defogger, center differential
lock system, electric moon roof, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electric
cooling fan, anti−lock brake system,
cruise control system
20. TURN & GAUGE 10 A: Turn signal
lights, gauges and meters, back−up
lights, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning system, daytime running
light system
Passenger’s side kick panel
21. STOP 10 A: stoplights, high mounted
stoplight, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, anti−lock
brake system
22. TAIL 15 A: Gauges and meters, emer-
gency flashers, cigarette lighter, center
differential lock system, clock, rear win-
dow defogger, air conditioning system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, car audio system,
tail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, instrument panel light control,
side marker lights
23. OBD 10 A: On−board diagnosis system
24. SRS−B 10 A: SRS warning light25. HORN 10 A: Horn
26. DEFOG 20 A: Rear window defogger
27. AM1 10 A: ”CIG”, ”PWR OUTLET”,
”SRS−ACC”, ”WIPER”, ”ECU−IG” and
”TURN & GAUGE” fuses
28. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
Fuses (type B)
29. MAIN No.1 40 A: Starting system, ”H−
LP (RH)”, ”H−LP (LH)”, ”H−LP RH−H”,
”H−LP LH−H”, ”H−LP RH−L” and ”H−LP
LH−L” fuses
30. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
31. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
32. PWR 30 A: Power door lock system,
electric moon roof, power windows
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Fuses (type C)
33. ABS 50 A: Anti−lock brake system
34. MAIN 80 A: ”IGN”, ”HAZ”, ”DOME”,
”ALT−S”, ”MAIN No.1”, ”AM2” and ”EFI”
fuses
35. ALT 100 A: ”HTR”, ”ABS”, ”RDI FAN”,
”CDS FAN”, ”CIG”, ”SRS−ACC”,
”WIPER”, ”ECU−IG”, ”TURN &
GAUGE”, ”DEFOG”, ”TAIL”, ”STOP”,
”HORN”, ”OBD”, ”SRS−B”, ”PWR
OUTLET”, ”PWR” and ”AM1” fuses
36. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system,
”A/C” fuse
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