TOYOTA RAV4 2001 Owners Manual

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(c) Behind the front seats
(removing rear seats)
3. Remove the rear seats and hook the
claw of the strap over the front
hinge of the rear seat as shown
above. (See ªÐRemoving rear seatsº
on page 35 in Section 1±3.)
4. Pull the end of the belt to stretch
the net securely.
Make sure the net does not interfere
with a reclined seatback or head re-
straint.
CAUTION
When not using the separation net,
make sure that cover 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 luggages of various
sizes.
3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the
crossrails by turning knobs clockwise.
Follow the manufacture's instructions and
precautions when installing the attach-
ments or their equivalent.
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CAUTION
When you load cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier, observe the following:

Place the cargo so that its weight
is distributed evenly between the
front and rear axles.

If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (See ªDimensions and
weightº on page 246 in Section 8
for information on your vehicle
overall length and width.)

Before driving, make sure the cargo
is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.

Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of the
vehicle 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
weight on the roof rails.
NOTICE
When loading the luggages, be careful
not to scratch the surface of the
moon roof.
Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
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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.
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DO±IT±YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do±it±yourself service precautions215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7± 1
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Engine compartment overview
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
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Fuse locations
Spare fuses
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do±it±yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty 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
ªParts and toolsº.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
Do±it±yourself service
precautions
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CAUTION

When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)

Right after driving, the engine
compartmentÐthe engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark plug
boots, etc.Ðwill be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.

If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.

Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.

Be sure that the ignition is off if
you work near the electric cooling
fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans
will automatically start to run if the
engine coolant temperature is high
and/or the air conditioning is on.

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
and water.

Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.

Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cable carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not reuse iridium±tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
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Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do±it±yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):

Engine oil API grade SJ,
ªEnergy±Conservingº 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):

ªTOYOTA Long Life Coolantº 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 low):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluidTools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:

Warm water

Baking soda

Grease

Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
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Tools:

Screwdriver (for driver's side instru-
ment lower panel nut)

Conventional wrench (for 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
ªReplacing light bulbsº on page 236 in
Section 7±3.)
Tools:

Screwdriver
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