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'98 Rav4U Instrument cluster overview 1. Fuel gauge 3. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 6.
'98 Rav4U Instrument cluster overview 1. Fuel gauge 3. Trip meter reset knob 7. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer and two trip meters 4 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 6.
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... sure it . Otherwise, the hood may occur. 13 After closing the hood, check that you notice while driving that the hood is securely locked. '98 Rav4.U Hood To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. If the hood is about 20 cm (8 in.) above the...
... sure it . Otherwise, the hood may occur. 13 After closing the hood, check that you notice while driving that the hood is securely locked. '98 Rav4.U Hood To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. If the hood is about 20 cm (8 in.) above the...
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...cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it on . Make sure the cap is opened. If the indicator lamp does not go off the engine. When refueling, turn the cap clockwise till you may be careful not to your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body. 1. It is... fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 Rav4U Fuel tank cap CAUTION D Right after driving several times. When installing, turn off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the cap is suddenly removed. 14 NOTICE Do not press on to get your head or body. In hot...
...cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it on . Make sure the cap is opened. If the indicator lamp does not go off the engine. When refueling, turn the cap clockwise till you may be careful not to your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body. 1. It is... fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 Rav4U Fuel tank cap CAUTION D Right after driving several times. When installing, turn off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the cap is suddenly removed. 14 NOTICE Do not press on to get your head or body. In hot...
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... to be in the "ACC" position. 72 It is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). 2. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. '98 Rav4U Outside rear view mirrors-
... to be in the "ACC" position. 72 It is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). 2. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. '98 Rav4U Outside rear view mirrors-
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... 2 to turn to "OFF". 78 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you that the high beams are on. Low beams-For high beams, turn the headlights on... and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is turned off when you remove the key with the light switch in the "OFF" position. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. The high...
... 2 to turn to "OFF". 78 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you that the high beams are on. Low beams-For high beams, turn the headlights on... and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is turned off when you remove the key with the light switch in the "OFF" position. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. The high...
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... lever up or down to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it . Turn on the push the switch. '98 Rav4.U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when ...the engine is burned out. See "Replacing light bulbs" in the "ON" position. emergency flashers, All the turn signal light switch will flash. TURN SIGNALS To...
... lever up or down to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it . Turn on the push the switch. '98 Rav4.U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when ...the engine is burned out. See "Replacing light bulbs" in the "ON" position. emergency flashers, All the turn signal light switch will flash. TURN SIGNALS To...
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NOTICE z Without timer: To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on when the engine is not designed for drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. 83 z When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to discharge, especially during stop- The defogger is running. andgo driving. '98 Rav4.U Make sure you turn the switch on for melting snow.
NOTICE z Without timer: To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on when the engine is not designed for drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. 83 z When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to discharge, especially during stop- The defogger is running. andgo driving. '98 Rav4.U Make sure you turn the switch on for melting snow.
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... level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 84 Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine coolant temperature gauge D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Fuel gauge...
... level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 84 Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine coolant temperature gauge D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Fuel gauge...
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... minute). NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in stop your engine is on a hot day. D Idling for a long period with changes in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. D Towing a trailer. If the needle moves into the red zone. '98 Rav4.U Engine coolant temperature gauge Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating...
... minute). NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in stop your engine is on a hot day. D Idling for a long period with changes in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. D Towing a trailer. If the needle moves into the red zone. '98 Rav4.U Engine coolant temperature gauge Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating...
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... tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in Chapter 1- 5 for instructions.) b. If it comes on in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. The light may come on while you to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the... is idling or it then goes out when the engine is discharged. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 88 The fuel tank...
... tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in Chapter 1- 5 for instructions.) b. If it comes on in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. The light may come on while you to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the... is idling or it then goes out when the engine is discharged. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 88 The fuel tank...
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'98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on may come on (and the brake system warning light is too low. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified... wiring, power sources. Contact your anti- NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on when the fuel level in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light comes on while you can lock- If the light comes on or flashes while driving. (k) Low...
'98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on may come on (and the brake system warning light is too low. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are driving, slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified... wiring, power sources. Contact your anti- NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on when the fuel level in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light comes on while you can lock- If the light comes on or flashes while driving. (k) Low...
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... on. 3. Apply the parking brake. 2. The open door warning light should come on. top). Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators except the open the driver's door with the ignition key in need of the doors or tail gate (soft- '98... indicator or warning buzzer does not function as possible. 90 top). The "ABS" warning light goes off after a few seconds. 6. 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...
... on. 3. Apply the parking brake. 2. The open door warning light should come on. top). Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators except the open the driver's door with the ignition key in need of the doors or tail gate (soft- '98... indicator or warning buzzer does not function as possible. 90 top). The "ABS" warning light goes off after a few seconds. 6. 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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...LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will discharge and the ignition could be removed only at the "LOCK" position. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to the "LOCK" position. This is not running. If you to remove the key. For ... CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and all the way in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. When starting tips, see Part 3. "ON"-Engine on . "ACC"-Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off and the steering wheel is moving, as this position.
...LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will discharge and the ignition could be removed only at the "LOCK" position. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to the "LOCK" position. This is not running. If you to remove the key. For ... CAUTION "START"-Starter motor on and all the way in the "ON" position if the engine is the normal driving position. When starting tips, see Part 3. "ON"-Engine on . "ACC"-Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off and the steering wheel is moving, as this position.
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'98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in ... (Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. For ways to existing driving conditions Reverse position Neutral position Normal 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...
'98 Rav4.U Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in ... (Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. For ways to existing driving conditions Reverse position Neutral position Normal 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...
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...downshifting on and the transmission will be applied. With your foot on . 3. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the engine" in "D". wheel drive models 50 km/h (31 mph) Four- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as follows: D Shift into... could cause the vehicle to "D". CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will downshift to start the vehicle in motion as described previously. This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation....
...downshifting on and the transmission will be applied. With your foot on . 3. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the engine" in "D". wheel drive models 50 km/h (31 mph) Four- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as follows: D Shift into... could cause the vehicle to "D". CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will downshift to start the vehicle in motion as described previously. This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation....
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...damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. Bring the vehicle to the second gear. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from creeping. 95 With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the "2" or "L" position. The approximate maximum ...turned off. This may result. (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission is given below for a long time in the first gear. '98 Rav4.U With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to a complete stop . 2. With the brake ...
...damage and loss of vehicle control may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. Bring the vehicle to the second gear. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from creeping. 95 With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the "2" or "L" position. The approximate maximum ...turned off. This may result. (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission is given below for a long time in the first gear. '98 Rav4.U With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to a complete stop . 2. With the brake ...
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The "POWER" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. To set the "POWER" mode, push in Part 4. For instructions, see "If you may suddenly move forward or backward as ... pedal is completely shifted to overheat. '98 Rav4U NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . Always use the shift lock override button. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to nearby people or objects. 96 Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle...
The "POWER" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. To set the "POWER" mode, push in Part 4. For instructions, see "If you may suddenly move forward or backward as ... pedal is completely shifted to overheat. '98 Rav4U NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . Always use the shift lock override button. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to nearby people or objects. 96 Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle...
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...consumption. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is as shown above downshifting speeds. Regularly revving the engine to the appropriate gear if acceleration is difficult to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you are ... allowable speeds in each gear: Two- Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause lugging and, possibly, pinging. '98 Rav4.U Manual transmission gear 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 4 to 5 or 5 to hold the vehicle...
...consumption. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is as shown above downshifting speeds. Regularly revving the engine to the appropriate gear if acceleration is difficult to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you are ... allowable speeds in each gear: Two- Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it will cause lugging and, possibly, pinging. '98 Rav4.U Manual transmission gear 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 4 to 5 or 5 to hold the vehicle...
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... indicator sound while the center difbeing unlocked. CAUTION The center differential must be unlocked in the instrument panel stays on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to check the electrical system and the locking mechanism. D One of the following situations. D If the front wheels and rear wheels are off the... use only when the vehicle does not have stopped spinning. 98 D Before locking the center differential, make sure the wheels have enough traction to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.
... indicator sound while the center difbeing unlocked. CAUTION The center differential must be unlocked in the instrument panel stays on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to check the electrical system and the locking mechanism. D One of the following situations. D If the front wheels and rear wheels are off the... use only when the vehicle does not have stopped spinning. 98 D Before locking the center differential, make sure the wheels have enough traction to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.
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.... For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is off the accelerator pedal. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will occur so it while setting the brake. CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down the grades. Type...that the parking brake is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your vehicle, do not use the cruise ...
.... For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is off the accelerator pedal. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will occur so it while setting the brake. CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down the grades. Type...that the parking brake is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your vehicle, do not use the cruise ...