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'98 Rav4.U Engine coolant temperature gauge Your vehicle may cause severe engine damage. 85 D Reducing speed... on a hot day. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. See "If your vehicle overheats" in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to overheat. If your engine is on in ...the red zone. z Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is too hot. NOTICE Do not let the...
'98 Rav4.U Engine coolant temperature gauge Your vehicle may cause severe engine damage. 85 D Reducing speed... on a hot day. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. See "If your vehicle overheats" in stop your vehicle and allow the engine to overheat. If your engine is on in ...the red zone. z Do not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is too hot. NOTICE Do not let the...
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... driven since the last time each time you push. To change the meter display. The same process can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to zero. '98 Rav4U Odometer and two trip meters 3. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter...
... driven since the last time each time you push. To change the meter display. The same process can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to zero. '98 Rav4U Odometer and two trip meters 3. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter...
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... third gear. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will downshift to spin or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for better fuel economy and quieter driving. D Shift into the "L" position. wheel drive models 215/70R16 tires 44 km/h (27 mph) 235/60R16 tires 42 km/h (26 mph) D Turn...
... third gear. In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will downshift to spin or skid. (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for better fuel economy and quieter driving. D Shift into the "L" position. wheel drive models 215/70R16 tires 44 km/h (27 mph) 235/60R16 tires 42 km/h (26 mph) D Turn...
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... not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to overheat. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to rock...powerful acceleration is depressed, use the shift lock override button. CAUTION If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to improve fuel economy. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even...
... not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to overheat. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to rock...powerful acceleration is depressed, use the shift lock override button. CAUTION If your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to improve fuel economy. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even...
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...Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause lugging and, possibly, pinging. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high... are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause clutch trouble. '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 maximum speed in each gear: Two- ...
...Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause lugging and, possibly, pinging. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high... are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause clutch trouble. '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 maximum speed in each gear: Two- ...
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... leaded gasoline will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel economy, you use should discontinue the use of your engine knocks...If you detect heavy knocking even... when using the recommended fuel, or if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the threeway catalytic ...
... leaded gasoline will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel economy, you use should discontinue the use of your engine knocks...If you detect heavy knocking even... when using the recommended fuel, or if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on pumps with unleaded fuel will cause the threeway catalytic ...
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...event of the vehicle. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on top of view. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as close to keep the vehicle balanced. Be sure all possible. ...Part 8. 141 D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment. D Be careful to the floor as possible helps maintain balance. '98 Rav4.U Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: D Never allow anyone to...
...event of the vehicle. Locating the weight as far forward as possible. D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on top of view. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as close to keep the vehicle balanced. Be sure all possible. ...Part 8. 141 D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment. D Be careful to the floor as possible helps maintain balance. '98 Rav4.U Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: D Never allow anyone to...
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... vehicle has high- D Do not rest your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in dangerous places. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may overheat and not work properly. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on the brake pedal while driving. Sudden acceleration or...
... vehicle has high- D Do not rest your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in dangerous places. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may overheat and not work properly. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on the brake pedal while driving. Sudden acceleration or...
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..., put in and around the parking brake mechanism may damage your vehicle's paint. Depending on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your vehicle is a possibility it may freeze, making it hard to release. '98 Rav4U Trailer towing Use a washer... Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. Toyota warranties do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your parking brake when there is designed primarily as a passenger-...
..., put in and around the parking brake mechanism may damage your vehicle's paint. Depending on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your vehicle is a possibility it may freeze, making it hard to release. '98 Rav4U Trailer towing Use a washer... Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. Toyota warranties do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your parking brake when there is designed primarily as a passenger-...
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... your vehicle last longer, too. unnecessary stopping and braking. whenever possible. This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. D Accelerate D Maintain a moderate speed on both fuel and repairs: D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down on which , in top shape. By reducing your speed...Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your foot on cold winter days this may take advantage of fuel is better to poor fuel economy. The faster you are travelling. 156 Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion....
... your vehicle last longer, too. unnecessary stopping and braking. whenever possible. This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. D Accelerate D Maintain a moderate speed on both fuel and repairs: D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down on which , in top shape. By reducing your speed...Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your foot on cold winter days this may take advantage of fuel is better to poor fuel economy. The faster you are travelling. 156 Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion....
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...oil containers to start, so SAE 5W- 30 engine oil is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy and good starting in the lower portion, indicates that the oil has fuel- The center portion of the label shows the oil quality by API (American Petroleum Institute) designations such as ...Certification Mark is located anywhere on the front of the container. Conserving" shown in cold weather. API service symbol SAE 5W- 30 is recommended. '98 Rav4.U Engine oil selection Use API grade SH, "Energy- The API Service Symbol is displayed on the outside of the container.
...oil containers to start, so SAE 5W- 30 engine oil is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy and good starting in the lower portion, indicates that the oil has fuel- The center portion of the label shows the oil quality by API (American Petroleum Institute) designations such as ...Certification Mark is located anywhere on the front of the container. Conserving" shown in cold weather. API service symbol SAE 5W- 30 is recommended. '98 Rav4.U Engine oil selection Use API grade SH, "Energy- The API Service Symbol is displayed on the outside of the container.
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... the tires are even just a few pounds off can degrade handling and ride. Low tire pressure results in excessive wear, poor handling, reduced fuel economy, and the possibility of a tire can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to be misleading. They are given in small quantities... and check the pressure often until it checked by your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4U Checking tire pressure Keep your tire pressures at least once a month. The appearance of blowouts from road hazards. Incorrect ...
... the tires are even just a few pounds off can degrade handling and ride. Low tire pressure results in excessive wear, poor handling, reduced fuel economy, and the possibility of a tire can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to be misleading. They are given in small quantities... and check the pressure often until it checked by your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4U Checking tire pressure Keep your tire pressures at least once a month. The appearance of blowouts from road hazards. Incorrect ...
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... on the tire, replace the tire. When tread wear indicators appear on road conditions and your driving habits. Also, do not attempt to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of the tools and their storage locations. The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. NOTICE... the floor) To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the compact spare tire. 130 Tool bag (in Chapter 8- 2 for your Toyota. D The compact spare tire was designed especially for details on the tread wear indicators and other vehicle.
... on the tire, replace the tire. When tread wear indicators appear on road conditions and your driving habits. Also, do not attempt to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of the tools and their storage locations. The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. NOTICE... the floor) To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the compact spare tire. 130 Tool bag (in Chapter 8- 2 for your Toyota. D The compact spare tire was designed especially for details on the tread wear indicators and other vehicle.