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z Installation of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Failure to the front end z Repairs made on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the ... sensor assembly. Such changes can result in some cases. SRS airbag warning light 3. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is occurring. NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in the...
z Installation of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Failure to the front end z Repairs made on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the ... sensor assembly. Such changes can result in some cases. SRS airbag warning light 3. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is occurring. NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to follow these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in the...
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...service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. 53 Contact your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on while driving. NOTICE Do not disconnect the ...battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or ...
...service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. 53 Contact your Toyota dealer. '98 Rav4.U NOTICE Do not perform any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on while driving. NOTICE Do not disconnect the ...battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or ...
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...while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by the warning light system. '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on (and the brake system warning light is a problem somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the light comes on or flashes while driving....light on may come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that there is off , you can lock- If the light goes off ), the brake system operates conventionally but anti- Contact your earliest opportunity...
...while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by the warning light system. '98 Rav4.U (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on (and the brake system warning light is a problem somewhere in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the light comes on or flashes while driving....light on may come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that there is off , you can lock- If the light goes off ), the brake system operates conventionally but anti- Contact your earliest opportunity...
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... upshifting or downshifting is difficult to the appropriate gear if acceleration is as shown above downshifting speeds. Good driving practice D If it is easy. '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 pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. ...to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-
... upshifting or downshifting is difficult to the appropriate gear if acceleration is as shown above downshifting speeds. Good driving practice D If it is easy. '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 pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. ...to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two-
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... brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is better to slow down the grades. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will occur so it while setting the brake. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is...
... brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is better to slow down the grades. CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will occur so it while setting the brake. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is...
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... forwarding. Repeating a disc: Push and hold "RAND" until you hear a beep. Compact disc auto changer only- To select a station, push "SCAN" a second time. "RAND" will perform all the tracks in the magazine in the magazine: Push and hold "RPT" until you held the button too long, and the player will tune...
... forwarding. Repeating a disc: Push and hold "RAND" until you hear a beep. Compact disc auto changer only- To select a station, push "SCAN" a second time. "RAND" will perform all the tracks in the magazine in the magazine: Push and hold "RPT" until you held the button too long, and the player will tune...
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...the next disc. TRACK (Track up/down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will perform the first track of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation. Do this button, you want...weak, the radio switches from stereo to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is off, you hear a beep. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). '98 Rav4.U Compact disc player There are listening to. Scanning for the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push and hold...
...the next disc. TRACK (Track up/down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will perform the first track of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation. Do this button, you want...weak, the radio switches from stereo to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is off, you hear a beep. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). '98 Rav4.U Compact disc player There are listening to. Scanning for the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine: Push and hold...
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... turn the audio system on and off , you want to listen to appears on a disc: Quickly push and release "RAND". Turn "PWR/VOL" to your Toyota dealer. When the audio is not recovered, take your vehicle to adjust the volume. 114 If "Err 2" appears on the display, it correctly. If "OPEn...) There are listening to in random order. If you hear a beep, you hear a beep. "D·RAND" will appear on the display and the player will perform all the discs in the magazine in random order. In both cases, a disc must already be too hot due to the very high ambient temperature...
... turn the audio system on and off , you want to listen to appears on a disc: Quickly push and release "RAND". Turn "PWR/VOL" to your Toyota dealer. When the audio is not recovered, take your vehicle to adjust the volume. 114 If "Err 2" appears on the display, it correctly. If "OPEn...) There are listening to in random order. If you hear a beep, you hear a beep. "D·RAND" will appear on the display and the player will perform all the discs in the magazine in random order. In both cases, a disc must already be too hot due to the very high ambient temperature...
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... button too long, and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to . Scanning for that band. The player will perform the first track of the next disc. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold "RPT" until you hear a beep. If the player scanned all..., push the "SCAN" a second time. "D·RPT" will be replayed. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will appear on the display. '98 Rav4.U RPT (Repeat) There are two scan features-you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs...
... button too long, and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to . Scanning for that band. The player will perform the first track of the next disc. To scan the preset stations: Push and hold "RPT" until you hear a beep. If the player scanned all..., push the "SCAN" a second time. "D·RPT" will be replayed. If the player has scanned all the discs, it will appear on the display. '98 Rav4.U RPT (Repeat) There are two scan features-you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs...
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...path can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto- Multi- CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For high performance from the radio transmitter. D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is about 40 km (25... way to hear the broadcast. Static-AM is thin and could get stuck or tangled in these cassettes is easily affected by distortion. '98 Rav4.U Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio: FM Fading and drifting stations-Generally, the effective...
...path can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto- Multi- CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER AND TAPES For high performance from the radio transmitter. D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is about 40 km (25... way to hear the broadcast. Static-AM is thin and could get stuck or tangled in these cassettes is easily affected by distortion. '98 Rav4.U Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio: FM Fading and drifting stations-Generally, the effective...
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...pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Limited- road vehicle precautions D Break- slip differential D Your Toyota's identification D Theft prevention labels D Suspension and chassis 132 Off- road vehicle precautions D Types of performing in foreign countries D Three- road conditions. road applications. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a ... have higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of their center of gravity to perform satisfactorily under off - in period D Fuel D Operation in a wide variety of gravity than low-
...pad wear limit indicators D Luggage stowage precautions D Limited- road vehicle precautions D Break- slip differential D Your Toyota's identification D Theft prevention labels D Suspension and chassis 132 Off- road vehicle precautions D Types of performing in foreign countries D Three- road conditions. road applications. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a ... have higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of their center of gravity to perform satisfactorily under off - in period D Fuel D Operation in a wide variety of gravity than low-
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...engine damage. At a minimum, the gasoline you should meet the AAMA specification, if available, for better vehicle performance and better protection of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. Use of improved gasolines. GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain detergent additives ... build- and CGSB 3.5- M93 in the market. If it , but the larger standard nozzle on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 134 This is severe, this can increase maintenance costs. GASOLINES ADDITIVES CONTAINING DETERGENT IMPROVED GASOLINES...
...engine damage. At a minimum, the gasoline you should meet the AAMA specification, if available, for better vehicle performance and better protection of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. Use of improved gasolines. GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain detergent additives ... build- and CGSB 3.5- M93 in the market. If it , but the larger standard nozzle on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 134 This is severe, this can increase maintenance costs. GASOLINES ADDITIVES CONTAINING DETERGENT IMPROVED GASOLINES...
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... contact your Toyota in another country...First, comply with cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for service. If you use gasoline containing methanol, use of gasoline and ethanol. FUEL TANK CAPACITY 58 L (15.3 gal., 12.8 Imp. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. z .... Second, confirm the availability of gasolines that it is a mixture of gasolines containing methanol. '98 Rav4.U Operation in your emission control system may be sure that contain MMT. Toyota does not recommend the use gasohol other than 10 % ethanol. If fuels containing MMT are used, ...
... contact your Toyota in another country...First, comply with cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for service. If you use gasoline containing methanol, use of gasoline and ethanol. FUEL TANK CAPACITY 58 L (15.3 gal., 12.8 Imp. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. z .... Second, confirm the availability of gasolines that it is a mixture of gasolines containing methanol. '98 Rav4.U Operation in your emission control system may be sure that contain MMT. Toyota does not recommend the use gasohol other than 10 % ethanol. If fuels containing MMT are used, ...
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...together with the intake air and is driven under. Some of the most important points in Chapter 7- 2. A new engine consumes more . Toyota recommends that the oil level has not changed. tipped spark plugs. NOTICE Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine...it difficult to insufficient oil. NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode platinum- This is because the oil is also used for your engine performance. 138 For detailed information on an expressway, making it appear that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle. ...
...together with the intake air and is driven under. Some of the most important points in Chapter 7- 2. A new engine consumes more . Toyota recommends that the oil level has not changed. tipped spark plugs. NOTICE Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine...it difficult to insufficient oil. NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode platinum- This is because the oil is also used for your engine performance. 138 For detailed information on an expressway, making it appear that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle. ...
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... under these circumstances. The anti- systems. If either sub- lock brake system is designed to a speed in providing directional stability and steering performance of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Do not pump the brake. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to press the "ABS"... of physics that the anti- lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on . '98 Rav4.U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with "ABS" warning light) The...
... under these circumstances. The anti- systems. If either sub- lock brake system is designed to a speed in providing directional stability and steering performance of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Do not pump the brake. BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to press the "ABS"... of physics that the anti- lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on . '98 Rav4.U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with "ABS" warning light) The...
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... following cases: D The light does not come on as described above, or remains on roads where the road surface is not assisting brake performance so that the wheel can lock- lock brake system is turned to service the vehicle. Contact your vehicle checked by the warning light system....B 140 D The light comes on rough, gravel or snow- lock brake system should fail, the brake system will go off ), anti- Have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. lock brake system cannot eliminate the risk of hydroplaning and loss of different sizes. However, when the "ABS" warning light...
... following cases: D The light does not come on as described above, or remains on roads where the road surface is not assisting brake performance so that the wheel can lock- lock brake system is turned to service the vehicle. Contact your vehicle checked by the warning light system....B 140 D The light comes on rough, gravel or snow- lock brake system should fail, the brake system will go off ), anti- Have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. lock brake system cannot eliminate the risk of hydroplaning and loss of different sizes. However, when the "ABS" warning light...
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...other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . 1. covered or icy roads. All season tires All season tires are high- CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all four ...tires. 2. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Summer tires Summer tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be sure ...
...other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with . 1. covered or icy roads. All season tires All season tires are high- CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all four ...tires. 2. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Summer tires Summer tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be sure ...
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'98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure that has taken you through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. z Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day ... 7- 2 for the cold weather. Water entering the engine air intake will be in your Toyota dealer- road driving that water damage to check the level of any battery, so it . Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to the engine or other components does not occur...
'98 Rav4.U Winter driving tips D The driver and all necessary safety measures to ensure that has taken you through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. z Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day ... 7- 2 for the cold weather. Water entering the engine air intake will be in your Toyota dealer- road driving that water damage to check the level of any battery, so it . Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to the engine or other components does not occur...
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... snow from accumulating under the fenders occasionally. 150 '98 Rav4U Trailer towing Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Toyota warranties do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze...a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. NOTICE Do not use your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Depending on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make steering difficult. Follow...
... snow from accumulating under the fenders occasionally. 150 '98 Rav4U Trailer towing Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Toyota warranties do not apply to mix with platform scales found at your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze...a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc. NOTICE Do not use your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Depending on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make steering difficult. Follow...
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.... 3. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Avoid parking on a slope: 1. When restarting out after performing the following: 1. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Apply the parking brake firmly. ... wheel blocks. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Have someone retrieve the blocks. '98 Rav4.U D Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may cause loss of control. 155 Put the transmission in...
.... 3. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Avoid parking on a slope: 1. When restarting out after performing the following: 1. D Avoid holding the brake pedal down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Apply the parking brake firmly. ... wheel blocks. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Have someone retrieve the blocks. '98 Rav4.U D Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may cause loss of control. 155 Put the transmission in...