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Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 7. Center vents 4. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Glovebox 6. Parking brake lever 9. Power window switches 8. Hood lock release lever 2 Ashtray 11. '98 Rav4U Instrument panel overview 1.
Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 7. Center vents 4. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Glovebox 6. Parking brake lever 9. Power window switches 8. Hood lock release lever 2 Ashtray 11. '98 Rav4U Instrument panel overview 1.
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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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...such as your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should always carry a spare master key in every lock. 2. '98 Rav4.U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- If you should lose your wallet, not in ...the vehicle. top Keys Your vehicle is shown on the plate. To protect things locked in the glovebox when you accidentally lock your important papers. 7 Chapter 1- 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter window D Back door and tail gate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Electric moon roof D ...
...such as your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should always carry a spare master key in every lock. 2. '98 Rav4.U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- If you should lose your wallet, not in ...the vehicle. top Keys Your vehicle is shown on the plate. To protect things locked in the glovebox when you accidentally lock your important papers. 7 Chapter 1- 2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Side doors D Power windows D Quarter window D Back door and tail gate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Electric moon roof D ...
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... doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) simultaneously. To lock: Turn the key forward. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will also lock the door. Closing the door with the lock knob in the vehicle. To lock: Push the knob forward. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock...
... doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) simultaneously. To lock: Turn the key forward. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will also lock the door. Closing the door with the lock knob in the vehicle. To lock: Push the knob forward. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock...
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'98 Rav4.U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being opened from the outside only, not from the vehicle during an accident. We recommend ... being thrown out from inside. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" position as shown on the label. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- REAR DOOR CHILD- To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To unlock: Push the switch...
'98 Rav4.U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being opened from the outside only, not from the vehicle during an accident. We recommend ... being thrown out from inside. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" position as shown on the label. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- REAR DOOR CHILD- To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To unlock: Push the switch...
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... PASSENGERS' WINDOWS Use the switch on each passengers' door or the switches on the driver's door, the passengers' windows cannot be sure that control each passengers' window. To open: Push down the switch. '98 Rav4.U CAUTION Window lock button To avoid serious personal injury, you push in... the window lock button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. Unattended children can become involved in the vehicle,...
... PASSENGERS' WINDOWS Use the switch on each passengers' door or the switches on the driver's door, the passengers' windows cannot be sure that control each passengers' window. To open: Push down the switch. '98 Rav4.U CAUTION Window lock button To avoid serious personal injury, you push in... the window lock button on the driver's door that they operate the windows safely. Unattended children can become involved in the vehicle,...
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... closed . top) hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn it is completely closed. To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise. If so, close the quarter windows. 12 door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also ...top), make sure it fully out. driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- top) CAUTION D Keep the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn signal lights while you are...
... closed . top) hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn it is completely closed. To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise. If so, close the quarter windows. 12 door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also ...top), make sure it fully out. driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- top) CAUTION D Keep the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn signal lights while you are...
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door hardtop and soft- CAUTION To reduce the risk of the seatback. For easy access to the...risk of personal injury may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the rear seat, do this. 1. '98 Rav4.U -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (2- top) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up . Then slide the seat... to make sure it locks. 31 Therefore, in , lift up straight and well back in place. The seat will slide forward. 2. After passengers are ...
door hardtop and soft- CAUTION To reduce the risk of the seatback. For easy access to the...risk of personal injury may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the rear seat, do this. 1. '98 Rav4.U -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (2- top) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up . Then slide the seat... to make sure it locks. 31 Therefore, in , lift up straight and well back in place. The seat will slide forward. 2. After passengers are ...
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...precautions" in position. 32 D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to the abdomen. Folding up rear seats (2- Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. If you are sitting up straight and well back in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may slide past... your hips and apply restraint forces directly to make sure it down. top) D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is locked in Part 2 for precautions to the desired angle and release the lever. 1. Unlock the seatback and fold it is moving. '98 Rav4U Rear...
...precautions" in position. 32 D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to the abdomen. Folding up rear seats (2- Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. If you are sitting up straight and well back in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may slide past... your hips and apply restraint forces directly to make sure it down. top) D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is locked in Part 2 for precautions to the desired angle and release the lever. 1. Unlock the seatback and fold it is moving. '98 Rav4U Rear...
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... to observe for ready use. Unlock the seatback and fold it down. NOTICE The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. door hardtop) CAUTION When returning seats to pull up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. Remove the head restraint. BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT ... are arranged in the illustration. This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback. 34 D Make sure the seat is securely locked by trying to their proper position for loading luggage. Folding up the edge of the seatback or by pushing forward and rearward on the top...
... to observe for ready use. Unlock the seatback and fold it down. NOTICE The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. door hardtop) CAUTION When returning seats to pull up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. Remove the head restraint. BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT ... are arranged in the illustration. This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback. 34 D Make sure the seat is securely locked by trying to their proper position for loading luggage. Folding up the edge of the seatback or by pushing forward and rearward on the top...
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...to replace the head restraint. Push the seat further forward to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. lock, and unlock and push down the seatback. D Make sure the seat is secured in place. D After ... make yourself hit by trying to release the slide- Be certain to make sure it is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in their original ...by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force. door hardtop and soft- top) CAUTION When returning seats to unlock the seatback, and push down the seatback...
...to replace the head restraint. Push the seat further forward to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. lock, and unlock and push down the seatback. D Make sure the seat is secured in place. D After ... make yourself hit by trying to release the slide- Be certain to make sure it is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in their original ...by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force. door hardtop and soft- top) CAUTION When returning seats to unlock the seatback, and push down the seatback...
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...37 D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to ride on the flattened seat while driving; lock, and unlock and push down the seatback. Front seats: Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to replace the head restraint. Rear...not to release the slide- Be certain to unlock the seatback, and push down the seatback. Flattening seatbacks (4- most position. door hardtop) Rear seats: Pull out the strap to replace head restraint. '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Before closing the back door, make sure it is secured in the normal position.
...37 D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to ride on the flattened seat while driving; lock, and unlock and push down the seatback. Front seats: Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to replace the head restraint. Rear...not to release the slide- Be certain to unlock the seatback, and push down the seatback. Flattening seatbacks (4- most position. door hardtop) Rear seats: Pull out the strap to replace head restraint. '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Before closing the back door, make sure it is secured in the normal position.
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door hardtop) Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure it remains untwisted as this may prevent you , hold the tab at a right angle to retract. To release the belt, press the buckle- It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. If the belt does not retract smoothly, ...pull it retracts. Then make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function ...
door hardtop) Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure it remains untwisted as this may prevent you , hold the tab at a right angle to retract. To release the belt, press the buckle- It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. If the belt does not retract smoothly, ...pull it retracts. Then make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function ...
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...drive models) This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This means the system of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners...Continued driving with the warning light on when the fuel level in Chapter 7- 3.) 89 '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on may come on when the ignition key...the brake system warning light is on while you can lock- Fill up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on when the ignition key...
...drive models) This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. This means the system of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners...Continued driving with the warning light on when the fuel level in Chapter 7- 3.) 89 '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on may come on when the ignition key...the brake system warning light is on while you can lock- Fill up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on when the ignition key...
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...fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is suitable for recommended viscosity. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will cause severe engine damage. See Chapter 7- 2 for the cold weather. '98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure ...your Toyota dealer- For scheduled maintenance information, refer to keep them from freezing. Make sure you have ethylene- glycol antifreeze in top shape to provide enough power for firmness. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it . Keep the door locks from ...
...fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is suitable for recommended viscosity. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will cause severe engine damage. See Chapter 7- 2 for the cold weather. '98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure ...your Toyota dealer- For scheduled maintenance information, refer to keep them from freezing. Make sure you have ethylene- glycol antifreeze in top shape to provide enough power for firmness. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it . Keep the door locks from ...
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PWR 30 A: Power door lock system, electric moon roof, power windows Fuses (type C) 34. IG", "TURN & GAUGE", "DEFOG", "TAIL", "STOP", "HORN", "OBD", "SRS- HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system, "A/C" fuse 224 lock brake system 35. ACC", "WIPER", "ECU- ABS 50 A: Anti- MAIN 80 A: "IGN", "HAZ", "DOME", "ALT- S", "MAIN No.1", "AM2" and "EFI" fuses 36. B", "PWR OUTLET", "PWR" and "AM1" fuses 37. '98 Rav4U 33. ALT 100 A: "HTR", "ABS", "RDI FAN", "CDS FAN", "CIG", "SRS-
PWR 30 A: Power door lock system, electric moon roof, power windows Fuses (type C) 34. IG", "TURN & GAUGE", "DEFOG", "TAIL", "STOP", "HORN", "OBD", "SRS- HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system, "A/C" fuse 224 lock brake system 35. ACC", "WIPER", "ECU- ABS 50 A: Anti- MAIN 80 A: "IGN", "HAZ", "DOME", "ALT- S", "MAIN No.1", "AM2" and "EFI" fuses 36. B", "PWR OUTLET", "PWR" and "AM1" fuses 37. '98 Rav4U 33. ALT 100 A: "HTR", "ABS", "RDI FAN", "CDS FAN", "CIG", "SRS-
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Rear seat heater 10. Parking brake lever 8. Hood lock release lever 2 Glovebox 5. Running mode selector lever 9. Personal lights 4. Power window switches 7. Ashtray 11. Side vent 2. Power door lock switch 6. Instrument panel overview 1. Instrument cluster 3.
Rear seat heater 10. Parking brake lever 8. Hood lock release lever 2 Glovebox 5. Running mode selector lever 9. Personal lights 4. Power window switches 7. Ashtray 11. Side vent 2. Power door lock switch 6. Instrument panel overview 1. Instrument cluster 3.
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...: Pull the knob backward. Driver's side Passenger's side 30 Closing the door with either front door. Vehicles with power door lock system-All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the lock knob in the vehicle. To lock: Push the knob forward. Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn...
...: Pull the knob backward. Driver's side Passenger's side 30 Closing the door with either front door. Vehicles with power door lock system-All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the lock knob in the vehicle. To lock: Push the knob forward. Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn...
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... in the vehicle. 31 Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks both side doors and the back door. PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to lock a rear door so it can be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To unlock: Push...
... in the vehicle. 31 Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks both side doors and the back door. PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to lock a rear door so it can be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To unlock: Push...
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... of coolant. road driving that has accumulated in the SOC meter and traction battery voltmeter. Check the condition of charge. Keep the door locks from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may cause short- Your EV service station and most service stations will be ...inspect the auxiliary battery. Failure to have a proper freeze protection of aluminum components. Make sure you how to about -50_C (- 58_F). Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. When it . 123 Chapter 8- 3 tells you have the battery pack, motor, controller and so on the...
... of coolant. road driving that has accumulated in the SOC meter and traction battery voltmeter. Check the condition of charge. Keep the door locks from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may cause short- Your EV service station and most service stations will be ...inspect the auxiliary battery. Failure to have a proper freeze protection of aluminum components. Make sure you how to about -50_C (- 58_F). Use "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent. When it . 123 Chapter 8- 3 tells you have the battery pack, motor, controller and so on the...