AUX TOYOTA RAV4 2003 XA20 / 2.G Owners Manual

’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
22003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
6. Electric 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
Instrument panel overview

’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
232003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
To insert the support rod into the slot,
move it straight up. If it is moved to the
side or toward the inside of the vehicle,
it may become detached.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support 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.
Hood

’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
1352003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock136
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 136
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Power outlets 137
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Glove box 138
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Garage door opener box 138
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Auxiliary boxes 141
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Front cup holder 143
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Rear cup holder 143
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Tiedown hooks 145
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Grocery bag hooks 145
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Luggage cover 146
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Separation net 147
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Roof luggage carrier 150
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Floor mat 151
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SECTION 1 9

’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
1412003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
To use the auxiliary boxes, open as
shown in the following illustrations.
Type C and D auxiliary boxes are
equipped with a belt to hold the objects
such as firstaid kit. See “—Using the
holding belts” on page 142 for detailed
information.
Type E auxiliary box is also designed
to store the warning reflector.
The firstaid 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.
NOTICE
Type A: During hot weather, the inte-
rior of the vehicle becomes very hot.
Do not leave anything flammable or
deformable such as a lighter, glasses,
etc. inside.
Type A (front ceiling)
Type B (instrument panel)
Type C (left side of luggage compartment)
Type D (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
Auxiliary boxes—

’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
1422003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
Type E (luggage compartment floor)Type C (left side of luggage compartment)
Type D (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
These auxiliary boxes are equipped with
a belt to hold the objects.
Type D auxiliary box—This belt is de-
signed to hold the firstaid 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.
—Using the holding belts