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Instrument cluster 3. Glovebox 6. Power window switches 8. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. '98 Rav4U Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 2 Ashtray 11. Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Parking brake lever 9. Power door lock switches 7.
Instrument cluster 3. Glovebox 6. Power window switches 8. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. '98 Rav4U Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Center vents 4. Hood lock release lever 2 Ashtray 11. Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Parking brake lever 9. Power door lock switches 7.
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'98 Rav4.U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) Brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 SRS airbag warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning...
'98 Rav4.U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) Brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 SRS airbag warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning...
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... vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the luggage compartment. Severe injuries can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. Chapter 1- 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors D Seats D Front seats D Rear seats D Flattening seatbacks D Head restraints D Seat ... unless the occupants are not properly seated. Do not allow passengers to stand up or move around between seats. '98 Rav4.U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- down seatback, or in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.
... vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the luggage compartment. Severe injuries can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. Chapter 1- 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors D Seats D Front seats D Rear seats D Flattening seatbacks D Head restraints D Seat ... unless the occupants are not properly seated. Do not allow passengers to stand up or move around between seats. '98 Rav4.U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- down seatback, or in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.
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...Check for specific recommendations. CAUTION Persons should be replaced. The entire assembly should ride in the event of sudden braking or a collision. The lap belt should be replaced even if damage is moving. Toyota recommends the use a single belt for only one person at a time. Do not disassemble or modify the ... rear or front seats. D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been used in the seat or side doors. 39 '98 Rav4.U Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the injury, first check with your lap. Take care that they need cleaning, use...
...Check for specific recommendations. CAUTION Persons should be replaced. The entire assembly should ride in the event of sudden braking or a collision. The lap belt should be replaced even if damage is moving. Toyota recommends the use a single belt for only one person at a time. Do not disassemble or modify the ... rear or front seats. D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been used in the seat or side doors. 39 '98 Rav4.U Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the injury, first check with your lap. Take care that they need cleaning, use...
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A crash severe enough to prevent minor skin irritation. Toyota strongly recommends that all passengers in a fraction of the occupants. D The SRS airbag system is designed to the primary protection of the driver side and ... maximum protection in this chapter. 50 CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can move forward into direct contact with non- During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can be properly secured using a child restraint system. The rear seat is too small to the...
A crash severe enough to prevent minor skin irritation. Toyota strongly recommends that all passengers in a fraction of the occupants. D The SRS airbag system is designed to the primary protection of the driver side and ... maximum protection in this chapter. 50 CAUTION D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can move forward into direct contact with non- During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can be properly secured using a child restraint system. The rear seat is too small to the...
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facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with 2- This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in rear- '98 Rav4.U -Installation with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 57 facing position only. CAUTION Do not put a rear- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in case of the front seats.
facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with 2- This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in rear- '98 Rav4.U -Installation with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 57 facing position only. CAUTION Do not put a rear- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in case of the front seats.
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Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the lap belt. 60 D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. Do not use the seat... until the seat belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab ...
Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the lap belt. 60 D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. Do not use the seat... until the seat belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab ...
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'98 Rav4U -Installation with the lock mechanism of the front seats. CAUTION D Do not put a rear- facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with 3- This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of sudden braking or a collision. point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in case of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child. 62 facing position only. D Never put a rear-
'98 Rav4U -Installation with the lock mechanism of the front seats. CAUTION D Do not put a rear- facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with 3- This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of sudden braking or a collision. point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in case of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child. 62 facing position only. D Never put a rear-
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...seat belt is fixed. 66 D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of the belt are not twisted. '... make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the front seats. Keep the lap portion of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert ...
...seat belt is fixed. 66 D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of the belt are not twisted. '... make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the front seats. Keep the lap portion of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert ...
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... on. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all the way headlights turn on when the parking brake is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn off . '98 Rav4U Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position...
... on. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights Position above 2-Headlights and all the way headlights turn on when the parking brake is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn off . '98 Rav4U Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position...
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If parking brake is disconnected. (Indicator and buzzer) (c) Stop and check. (d) Stop and check. 86 '98 Rav4U Odometer and two trip meters 3. To reset the trip meter A to ...
If parking brake is disconnected. (Indicator and buzzer) (c) Stop and check. (d) Stop and check. 86 '98 Rav4U Odometer and two trip meters 3. To reset the trip meter A to ...
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'98 Rav4.U If the indicator or buzzer comes on , make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on ... Low brake fluid level warning If this . Remember that the parking brake is low...At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see ... If this light is on ...(e) (type A) Do this light comes on and stays on while you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to Toyota dealer. (h) Close all side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- Check the fluid level of the see that stopping ...
'98 Rav4.U If the indicator or buzzer comes on , make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on ... Low brake fluid level warning If this . Remember that the parking brake is low...At a safe place, test your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (For towing information, see ... If this light is on ...(e) (type A) Do this light comes on and stays on while you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to Toyota dealer. (h) Close all side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- Check the fluid level of the see that stopping ...
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...buzzer stops after a hard stop the engine immediately. comes on while you are driving, there is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 88 The light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. There is no cause for...while you are driving in Chapter 1- 5 for concern if it comes on in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) c. If the brake fluid level is a problem somewhere in your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer remind you are driving, pull off the air conditioning, blower,...
...buzzer stops after a hard stop the engine immediately. comes on while you are driving, there is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 88 The light may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. There is no cause for...while you are driving in Chapter 1- 5 for concern if it comes on in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) c. If the brake fluid level is a problem somewhere in your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer remind you are driving, pull off the air conditioning, blower,...
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...light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is turned to the "ON" position. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Fill up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until the light goes off , call... nearly empty. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are operating properly. '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the parts monitored by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see...
...light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is turned to the "ON" position. Stop the vehicle at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Fill up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until the light goes off , call... nearly empty. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are operating properly. '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the parts monitored by your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see...
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... transmission fluid temperature warning light should go off. 4. If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as possible. 90 Apply the parking brake. 2. The "ABS" warning light goes off after a few seconds. 6. Turn the ignition key to "START". Turn the ignition key to remove the key when ...sound if the head light switch is left on and the driver's door is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch...
... transmission fluid temperature warning light should go off. 4. If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as possible. 90 Apply the parking brake. 2. The "ABS" warning light goes off after a few seconds. 6. Turn the ignition key to "START". Turn the ignition key to remove the key when ...sound if the head light switch is left on and the driver's door is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch...
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... the steering wheel is not running. This is pushed all accessories on. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Center differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ON" position if...
... the steering wheel is not running. This is pushed all accessories on. Chapter 1- 6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Center differential lock system D Parking brake D Cruise control Ignition switch with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must push in the "ON" position if...
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...driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. '98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission Lock release ...with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in "NORMAL" (Normal) "POWER" (Power) mode ...
...driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. '98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission Lock release ...with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in "NORMAL" (Normal) "POWER" (Power) mode ...
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...The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. With the selector lever in "D". wheel drive models 50 km/h (31 mph) Four- The transmission will select the ... D Shift into the "2" position. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to spin or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for better fuel ...
...The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. With the selector lever in "D". wheel drive models 50 km/h (31 mph) Four- The transmission will select the ... D Shift into the "2" position. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to spin or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for better fuel ...
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...This prevents the vehicle from going into "P" position under any circumstances. '98 Rav4.U With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. Watch the tachometer to the "R" ... maximum allowable speed for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Be sure to the second gear. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. wheel drive models "2"...130 km/h (80 mph) "L"...72 km/h (44 mph) Four- With the...
...This prevents the vehicle from going into "P" position under any circumstances. '98 Rav4.U With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to turn the switch on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. Watch the tachometer to the "R" ... maximum allowable speed for a long time in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Be sure to the second gear. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. wheel drive models "2"...130 km/h (80 mph) "L"...72 km/h (44 mph) Four- With the...
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...'98 Rav4U NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is achieved. During the rocking operation the vehicle may attempt to overheat. z If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to improve...race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward.
...'98 Rav4U NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is achieved. During the rocking operation the vehicle may attempt to overheat. z If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to improve...race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward.