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... you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Since the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- You should always carry a spare master key in the vehicle. Chapter...doors D Power windows D Quarter window D Back door and tail gate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Electric moon roof D Detachable sun roof D Soft- top Keys Your vehicle is shown on the plate. To protect things locked in the glovebox when you accidentally lock your wallet, not in case you have your important papers. 7 '98 Rav4...
... you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. Since the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- You should always carry a spare master key in the vehicle. Chapter...doors D Power windows D Quarter window D Back door and tail gate D Hood D Fuel tank cap D Electric moon roof D Detachable sun roof D Soft- top Keys Your vehicle is shown on the plate. To protect things locked in the glovebox when you accidentally lock your wallet, not in case you have your important papers. 7 '98 Rav4...
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... unlock all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) simultaneously. Closing the door with either front door. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Be careful not to lock your keys in succession will also lock the door. Driver's side Passenger's side 8 Vehicles with power door lock system-All the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate...
... unlock all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) simultaneously. Closing the door with either front door. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Be careful not to lock your keys in succession will also lock the door. Driver's side Passenger's side 8 Vehicles with power door lock system-All the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate...
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... from the outside only, not from the vehicle during an accident. 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. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" ... all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from inside. CAUTION Before driving, be opened unintentionally. top). REAR DOOR CHILD- To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. '98 Rav4.U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push...
... from the outside only, not from the vehicle during an accident. 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. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" ... all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- It also helps prevent the doors from being thrown out from inside. CAUTION Before driving, be opened unintentionally. top). REAR DOOR CHILD- To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. '98 Rav4.U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push...
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... Rav4U Quarter window (2- See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in the vehicle. top) CAUTION D Keep the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- D If the open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you may smell exhaust fumes in loading luggage.... door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- When closing the window, make sure it fully out. driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open...
... Rav4U Quarter window (2- See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in the vehicle. top) CAUTION D Keep the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- D If the open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you may smell exhaust fumes in loading luggage.... door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- When closing the window, make sure it fully out. driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open...
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... in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. '98 Rav4.U -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (2- CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to the desired position with...
... in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. '98 Rav4.U -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (2- CAUTION D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to the desired position with...
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door hardtop and soft- Folding up rear seats (2- The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are reclined, the lap belt ...
door hardtop and soft- Folding up rear seats (2- The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are reclined, the lap belt ...
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.... See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe for ready use. '98 Rav4U -Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. door hardtop) CAUTION When returning seats to pull up the edge of the seatback or by trying to their original position: D Make sure the seat belts are...
.... See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe for ready use. '98 Rav4U -Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. door hardtop) CAUTION When returning seats to pull up the edge of the seatback or by trying to their original position: D Make sure the seat belts are...
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... place. After returning the seat to its original position, be careful not to replace the head restraint. use . Front seats 36 '98 Rav4U Flattening seatbacks (2- door hardtop and soft- Front seats: Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to pull up the edge of the seatback or by the seatback which...
... place. After returning the seat to its original position, be careful not to replace the head restraint. use . Front seats 36 '98 Rav4U Flattening seatbacks (2- door hardtop and soft- Front seats: Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to pull up the edge of the seatback or by the seatback which...
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door hardtop) Rear seats: Pull out the strap to make sure the rear headrests are removed from the flattened seats. Push the seat further forward to replace the head restraint. When returning the seatback upright, be certain to release the slide- '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Before closing the back door, make yourself hit by the seatback...
door hardtop) Rear seats: Pull out the strap to make sure the rear headrests are removed from the flattened seats. Push the seat further forward to replace the head restraint. When returning the seatback upright, be certain to release the slide- '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Before closing the back door, make yourself hit by the seatback...
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... protect an adult occupant or your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. If the belt is fixed. in the seat. To fasten your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. release button and allow the...not twisted. '98 Rav4U -Rear center seat belt (4- Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not long enough for kinks or twists. 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...
... protect an adult occupant or your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. If the belt is fixed. in the seat. To fasten your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. release button and allow the...not twisted. '98 Rav4U -Rear center seat belt (4- Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not long enough for kinks or twists. 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...
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door hardtop) Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible. 43 To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt .... (See "Rear seats-Folding up rear seats" in use. Seat belts must be stowed when not in this chapter.) CAUTION High- positioned and loose- '98 Rav4.U -Stowing the rear seat belts (4- release button. Position the lap belt as low as possible Remove excess length of the belt.
door hardtop) Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible. 43 To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt .... (See "Rear seats-Folding up rear seats" in use. Seat belts must be stowed when not in this chapter.) CAUTION High- positioned and loose- '98 Rav4.U -Stowing the rear seat belts (4- release button. Position the lap belt as low as possible Remove excess length of the belt.
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See the following instructions to retract. top Bolt Anchor braket 127.4 mm (0.5 in.) Spaser 335.0 mm (13.2 in.) 335.0 mm (13.2 in .) 2. '98 Rav4U -Top strap anchors and locations Bolt Anchor braket 52.8 mm (0.3 in.) Spaser 216.1 mm (0.9 in.) 216.1 mm (0.9 in .) 4- To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle- door hardtop 70 release button and allow the belt to install the anchor bracket. 2- door hardtop and soft- If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
See the following instructions to retract. top Bolt Anchor braket 127.4 mm (0.5 in.) Spaser 335.0 mm (13.2 in.) 335.0 mm (13.2 in .) 2. '98 Rav4U -Top strap anchors and locations Bolt Anchor braket 52.8 mm (0.3 in.) Spaser 216.1 mm (0.9 in.) 216.1 mm (0.9 in .) 4- To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle- door hardtop 70 release button and allow the belt to install the anchor bracket. 2- door hardtop and soft- If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
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"DOOR"- 2- door hardtop and soft- door hardtop: Turns the light on when the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- The light goes off when both rear doors and back door are closed. 80 To turn on the personal light, push the switch. The light goes off when the back door is opened. To turn on the interior light, ... Interior light Personal light (with moon roof) To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the light off when both front doors are closed. The interior light switch has the following positions: "ON"-Keeps the light on when either rear...
"DOOR"- 2- door hardtop and soft- door hardtop: Turns the light on when the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft- The light goes off when both rear doors and back door are closed. 80 To turn on the personal light, push the switch. The light goes off when the back door is opened. To turn on the interior light, ... Interior light Personal light (with moon roof) To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the light off when both front doors are closed. The interior light switch has the following positions: "ON"-Keeps the light on when either rear...
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...the parking brake is fully released. Then stop the vehicle carefully. Stop and check. (type B) (f) Fill up tank. (i) (j) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to your brakes by starting and stopping. D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in... the brake fluid level is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to Toyota dealer. (h) Close all side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- '98 Rav4.U If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... Do this. (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has...
...the parking brake is fully released. Then stop the vehicle carefully. Stop and check. (type B) (f) Fill up tank. (i) (j) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. (g) (type A) Take vehicle to your brakes by starting and stopping. D If you are not working, have the vehicle towed in... the brake fluid level is on, make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to Toyota dealer. (h) Close all side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft- '98 Rav4.U If the indicator or buzzer comes on ... Do this. (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has...
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...windshield washer fluid level is too low. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are completely closed. (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning ... conditions occurs, this light comes on . If this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, seat...airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, slow down and pull off . '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on (and the brake system warning ...
...windshield washer fluid level is too low. With the engine idling, wait until all the doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (softtop) are completely closed. (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning ... conditions occurs, this light comes on . If this indicates a malfunction somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, seat...airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, slow down and pull off . '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on (and the brake system warning ...
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Power outlet (4- The power outlet is not running, the key must be in . door hardtop) CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the ashtray, open the ashtray cover and pull it in the "ACC" or "ON" position for replacement. When it becomes ... the of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray cover completely after using the ashtray, close the ashtray cover completely. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for the power outlets to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it...
Power outlet (4- The power outlet is not running, the key must be in . door hardtop) CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the ashtray, open the ashtray cover and pull it in the "ACC" or "ON" position for replacement. When it becomes ... the of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray cover completely after using the ashtray, close the ashtray cover completely. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for the power outlets to prevent other cigarette butts from catching fire. When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it...
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... when the engine is not in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving. 2- To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise. 2- door hardtop and soft- door hardtop and soft- Auxiliary box To use the glovebox, do this. top (right side), and 4- z ...Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not running. door hardtop 128 To open: Pull the lever. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than the appropriate plug that...
... when the engine is not in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving. 2- To lock: Insert the master key and turn it clockwise. 2- door hardtop and soft- door hardtop and soft- Auxiliary box To use the glovebox, do this. top (right side), and 4- z ...Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not running. door hardtop 128 To open: Pull the lever. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than the appropriate plug that...
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... D Soft- The causes of the engine, and plays a major role in maintaining the engine in the vehicle, drive with the soft- D Hardtop: Keep the back door closed . D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. top: When you smell exhaust fumes in proper working order. An...open or unsealed tail gate and rear window, may cause exhaust gases to be checked from time to be drawn into the vehicle. '98 Rav4.U Engine exhaust cautions CAUTION Facts about engine oil consumption D To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep the tail gate and ...
... D Soft- The causes of the engine, and plays a major role in maintaining the engine in the vehicle, drive with the soft- D Hardtop: Keep the back door closed . D Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. top: When you smell exhaust fumes in proper working order. An...open or unsealed tail gate and rear window, may cause exhaust gases to be checked from time to be drawn into the vehicle. '98 Rav4.U Engine exhaust cautions CAUTION Facts about engine oil consumption D To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilation system, keep the tail gate and ...
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...differential is the legal identifier for your Toyota. slip differential (four-wheel drive models only) Some Toyotas are not sure whether your vehicle is the primary identification number for your vehicle. 2- The vehicle identification number (VIN) is designed to the other rear wheel. door hardtop and soft- top 4- NOTICE Use...the jack and could pose a danger or result in registering the ownership of the instrument panel, and can ask your Toyota because damage to spin, the limited- door hardtop 142 '98 Rav4U Limited- The vehicle could possibly occur with a limited-
...differential is the legal identifier for your Toyota. slip differential (four-wheel drive models only) Some Toyotas are not sure whether your vehicle is the primary identification number for your vehicle. 2- The vehicle identification number (VIN) is designed to the other rear wheel. door hardtop and soft- top 4- NOTICE Use...the jack and could pose a danger or result in registering the ownership of the instrument panel, and can ask your Toyota because damage to spin, the limited- door hardtop 142 '98 Rav4U Limited- The vehicle could possibly occur with a limited-
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'98 Rav4.U Dimensions and weight 2- wheel ∗4 :Two- wheel drive models) vehicle (two- door hardtop Soft- wheel drive models) drive models drive models ∗3 :Four- top 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires 215/70R16 tires Overall length Overall width Overall ...)∗3 333 (734)∗4 Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg(lb) ∗1 :Unladen ∗2 :Unladen 341 (751)∗3 351 (773)∗4 vehicle (four- wheel 217 door hardtop 4-
'98 Rav4.U Dimensions and weight 2- wheel ∗4 :Two- wheel drive models) vehicle (two- door hardtop Soft- wheel drive models) drive models drive models ∗3 :Four- top 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires 215/70R16 tires Overall length Overall width Overall ...)∗3 333 (734)∗4 Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg(lb) ∗1 :Unladen ∗2 :Unladen 341 (751)∗3 351 (773)∗4 vehicle (four- wheel 217 door hardtop 4-