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D The light does not come on . '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to the front end z...(shaded in the illustration) was involved in some cases. D The front part of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The light comes on or near the...remains on when the ignition key is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. z Installation of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is ...
D The light does not come on . '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to the front end z...(shaded in the illustration) was involved in some cases. D The front part of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The light comes on or near the...remains on when the ignition key is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. z Installation of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is ...
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... panel lights, twist the knob to "OFF". 78 Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. '98 Rav4U Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you open the driver's door. Low beams-For high beams, turn on . Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high...
... panel lights, twist the knob to "OFF". 78 Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. '98 Rav4U Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you open the driver's door. Low beams-For high beams, turn on . Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high...
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... the turn signal light switch will flash. TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal bulb is not running. '98 Rav4.U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be a traffic...
... the turn signal light switch will flash. TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal bulb is not running. '98 Rav4.U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be a traffic...
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'98 Rav4.U Make sure you turn the switch on for melting snow. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. 83 andgo driving. NOTICE z Without timer: To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the defogger off when the window is running. Leaving the defogger on when the engine is clear. z When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to discharge, especially during stop-
'98 Rav4.U Make sure you turn the switch on for melting snow. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. 83 andgo driving. NOTICE z Without timer: To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the defogger off when the window is running. Leaving the defogger on when the engine is clear. z When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to discharge, especially during stop-
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... for instructions.) b. If it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. It is not designed to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. The engine ignition will continue to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. The...not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. Turn off the road to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns ...
... for instructions.) b. If it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. It is not designed to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. The engine ignition will continue to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. The...not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. Turn off the road to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns ...
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... may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is pushed all accessories on . "LOCK"-Engine is off . The battery will lock the steering wheel and result in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. "ON"-Engine on and all...
... may seem stuck at this will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is pushed all accessories on . "LOCK"-Engine is off . The battery will lock the steering wheel and result in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. "ON"-Engine on and all...
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z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet ...
z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet ...
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... differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. 149 road driving that has taken you have ethylene- Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will cause severe engine damage. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is moving. To open a frozen lock...Water entering the engine air intake will be pleased to check the level of any battery, so it . he will be in your Toyota dealer- For scheduled maintenance information, refer to help. '98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure that...
... differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. 149 road driving that has taken you have ethylene- Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will cause severe engine damage. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is moving. To open a frozen lock...Water entering the engine air intake will be pleased to check the level of any battery, so it . he will be in your Toyota dealer- For scheduled maintenance information, refer to help. '98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure that...
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... Check that all the push- NOTICE Do not pull- If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is O.K., but will not start- 1. If the light is discharged. way catalytic converter may be towed D If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector... the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. It may try jump starting. or push- Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on connectors are O.K., the engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 158 You may damage the...
... Check that all the push- NOTICE Do not pull- If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is O.K., but will not start- 1. If the light is discharged. way catalytic converter may be towed D If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector... the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. It may try jump starting. or push- Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on connectors are O.K., the engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 158 You may damage the...
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..., remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with your foot off the accelerator pedal. CAUTION D Batteries NOTICE Do not crank for 15 seconds and release them. '98 Rav4.U (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, your engine may overheat the starter and ... or towing service. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for boosting must be followed precisely. If this happens, turn the key to "START" with a sponge or cloth while en route to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the booster battery is poisonous and corrosive. D ...
..., remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with your foot off the accelerator pedal. CAUTION D Batteries NOTICE Do not crank for 15 seconds and release them. '98 Rav4.U (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, your engine may overheat the starter and ... or towing service. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for boosting must be followed precisely. If this happens, turn the key to "START" with a sponge or cloth while en route to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the booster battery is poisonous and corrosive. D ...
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... engine in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Discharged battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Jumper cable Discharged battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Booster battery Jumper cable Negative terminal ("-" mark) Booster battery 4. b. If required, remove all unnecessary lights and accessories. 2. Connect ..., unpainted, metallic point of the negative (black) cable to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. a. Connect the clamp at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. Connect the clamp of the vehicle with the...
... engine in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Discharged battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Jumper cable Discharged battery Positive terminal ("+" mark) Booster battery Jumper cable Negative terminal ("-" mark) Booster battery 4. b. If required, remove all unnecessary lights and accessories. 2. Connect ..., unpainted, metallic point of the negative (black) cable to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. a. Connect the clamp at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. Connect the clamp of the vehicle with the...
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... engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. '98 Rav4.U If your vehicle will not start , see "If your engine stalls while driving Connecting point 6. Carefully dispose of your battery discharging is not apparent (for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking...
... engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. '98 Rav4.U If your vehicle will not start , see "If your engine stalls while driving Connecting point 6. Carefully dispose of your battery discharging is not apparent (for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking...
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... additional information. See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information. pedal almost touches floor; each time when refueling. Battery electrolyte level Make sure the electrolyte level of all battery cells is sufficient fluid in "P" position and all brakes released. Add only distilled water when replenishing. offs that...; vehicle pulls to time, e.g. Brake fluid level Make sure the brake fluid level is needed. '98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of brake effectiveness; See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.
... additional information. See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information. pedal almost touches floor; each time when refueling. Battery electrolyte level Make sure the electrolyte level of all battery cells is sufficient fluid in "P" position and all brakes released. Add only distilled water when replenishing. offs that...; vehicle pulls to time, e.g. Brake fluid level Make sure the brake fluid level is needed. '98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check the lock release button of brake effectiveness; See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.
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Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid level dipstick 189 Battery 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 10. Electric cooling fans 8. Windshield washer, rear window washer fluid tank 2. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. '98 Rav4.U Engine compartment overview 1. Fuse blocks 4.
Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid level dipstick 189 Battery 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 10. Electric cooling fans 8. Windshield washer, rear window washer fluid tank 2. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. '98 Rav4.U Engine compartment overview 1. Fuse blocks 4.
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... get under your vehicle with special tools. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for doit- This part gives instructions only for an owner to ob- Utmost care ing on the battery. Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports. 191 '98 Rav4.U Do- You should be done by yourself, be hot. As... follow the correct procedure given in operating problems. Performing do not remove D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or the battery.
... get under your vehicle with special tools. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for doit- This part gives instructions only for an owner to ob- Utmost care ing on the battery. Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports. 191 '98 Rav4.U Do- You should be done by yourself, be hot. As... follow the correct procedure given in operating problems. Performing do not remove D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or the battery.
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... not to fall through the spark plug holes. z Do not allow dirt or anything else to scratch the glass surface with water to see that battery and ignition cable carry high currents or voltages. Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in the engine compartment. z When closing...
... not to fall through the spark plug holes. z Do not allow dirt or anything else to scratch the glass surface with water to see that battery and ignition cable carry high currents or voltages. Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in the engine compartment. z When closing...
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...Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- yourself maintenance. Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy- '98 Rav4.U Parts and tools Here is low): D Screwdriver D Fuse with same number and wattage rating as ...original D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid 193 Remember all Toyota parts are designed in Chapter 7- 3.) Tools: Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary..., so your climate Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Tools: D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: D Rag or ...
...Engine oil API grade SH, "Energy- yourself maintenance. Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy- '98 Rav4.U Parts and tools Here is low): D Screwdriver D Fuse with same number and wattage rating as ...original D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid 193 Remember all Toyota parts are designed in Chapter 7- 3.) Tools: Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary..., so your climate Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking battery condition Tools: D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: D Rag or ...
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... electrolyte. EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. D Do not smoke or light a match near the battery. D If you feel pain or burning, get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to ly take off follow the essary. '98 Rav4U Part 7 DO- The...
... electrolyte. EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. D Do not smoke or light a match near the battery. D If you feel pain or burning, get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to ly take off follow the essary. '98 Rav4U Part 7 DO- The...
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... A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE Good Charging necessary. Have battery checked by the RED 205 " mark) first and reinstall it . Tighten the hold - condition by your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4.U -Checking battery exterior Ground cable Terminals -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose, tighten their...
... A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE Good Charging necessary. Have battery checked by the RED 205 " mark) first and reinstall it . Tighten the hold - condition by your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4.U -Checking battery exterior Ground cable Terminals -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are loose, tighten their...
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Checking and replacing fuses Type A Good Blown Type B CAUTION D Always charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is running. See "Fuse locations" in Chapter 7- 1 for the functions controlled by each fuse. ...the problem. The battery may be sure to the battery and when disconnecting them. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is not sufficient ventilation. '98 Rav4U Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is dangerous. If recharging with the battery installed on the...
Checking and replacing fuses Type A Good Blown Type B CAUTION D Always charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is running. See "Fuse locations" in Chapter 7- 1 for the functions controlled by each fuse. ...the problem. The battery may be sure to the battery and when disconnecting them. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is not sufficient ventilation. '98 Rav4U Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is dangerous. If recharging with the battery installed on the...