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... light comes on with the ignition turned to "ON", or remains on slippery road surfaces. b. There is accelerated slightly. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to a safe place and stop . If the anti −lock brake tem... the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 If it may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The fuel tank cap is off), the anti −...
... light comes on with the ignition turned to "ON", or remains on slippery road surfaces. b. There is accelerated slightly. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to a safe place and stop . If the anti −lock brake tem... the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 If it may ruin the engine. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. The fuel tank cap is off), the anti −...
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Vehicles with overdrive on for powerful acceleration "POWER" mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in the...ways to existing driving conditions "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for better fuel economy. Rav4(U) Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal Reverse Neutral Normal driving (with cruise control...will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in this section. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 97
Vehicles with overdrive on for powerful acceleration "POWER" mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in the...ways to existing driving conditions "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for better fuel economy. Rav4(U) Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal Reverse Neutral Normal driving (with cruise control...will not be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in this section. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 97
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...to spin or skid. After starting . (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you have turned off the overdrive switch, be enabled. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 98 The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to or lower than the following speed, and stronger...) 235/60R16 tires 42 km/h (26 mph) D Turn off .) Always keep the overdrive switch turned on a slippery surface. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with...
...to spin or skid. After starting . (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you have turned off the overdrive switch, be enabled. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 98 The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to or lower than the following speed, and stronger...) 235/60R16 tires 42 km/h (26 mph) D Turn off .) Always keep the overdrive switch turned on a slippery surface. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. If the engine coolant temperature is depressed (with...
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...up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the "NORMAL" mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. D When towing a trailer, in order to rock the vehicle free by moving it... shift automatic transmission selector lever" in the driving pattern selector button. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to nearby people or objects. CAUTION Always keep your ...the vehicle. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. 100 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Be sure to forward or reverse gear. Rav4(U) (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck D...
...up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the "NORMAL" mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. D When towing a trailer, in order to rock the vehicle free by moving it... shift automatic transmission selector lever" in the driving pattern selector button. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to nearby people or objects. CAUTION Always keep your ...the vehicle. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. 100 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Be sure to forward or reverse gear. Rav4(U) (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck D...
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...downshift if you are cruising below the above . Do not rest your foot on an uphill grade-use the clutch to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to hold the vehicle when stopped on the pedal while driving, because it... to maximum speed in each gear: Two−wheel drive models gear 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 47 ( 29) 95 ( 59) 144 ( 89) 198 (114) 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) The shift pattern is easy. 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 4 km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25)...
...downshift if you are cruising below the above . Do not rest your foot on an uphill grade-use the clutch to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to hold the vehicle when stopped on the pedal while driving, because it... to maximum speed in each gear: Two−wheel drive models gear 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 47 ( 29) 95 ( 59) 144 ( 89) 198 (114) 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) The shift pattern is easy. 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 4 km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25)...
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...not put the vehicle into a garage. It stops sounding when unlocking is not completed, check the area around you for safety, then accelerate or decelerate, or move the vehicle backward. Push the center differential lock switch and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel goes...differential lock switch once again and check that the indicator buzzer stops sounding. Press the brake pedal and stop the wheel spinning. 2. Rav4(U) If unlocking of the center differential may damage the locking mechanism and the drive system. To lock the center differential: 1. This may ...
...not put the vehicle into a garage. It stops sounding when unlocking is not completed, check the area around you for safety, then accelerate or decelerate, or move the vehicle backward. Push the center differential lock switch and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel goes...differential lock switch once again and check that the indicator buzzer stops sounding. Press the brake pedal and stop the wheel spinning. 2. Rav4(U) If unlocking of the center differential may damage the locking mechanism and the drive system. To lock the center differential: 1. This may ...
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Rav4(U) Parking brake When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your vehicle, ... parking brake reminder light is better to slow down the grades. Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) D Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is off the accelerator pedal. To remind you that the parking brake is too fast in the instrument...
Rav4(U) Parking brake When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your vehicle, ... parking brake reminder light is better to slow down the grades. Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) D Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is off the accelerator pedal. To remind you that the parking brake is too fast in the instrument...
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...that speed. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will also automatically cancel out. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, push the "CRUISE ON·OFF" switch. SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED On vehicles with the... You can cancel the preset speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for the vehicle to the acceleration. Another push will return to the speed set prior to exceed the set speed. When you set the cruise control speed. The indicator light in...
...that speed. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will also automatically cancel out. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, push the "CRUISE ON·OFF" switch. SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED On vehicles with the... You can cancel the preset speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). If the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for the vehicle to the acceleration. Another push will return to the speed set prior to exceed the set speed. When you set the cruise control speed. The indicator light in...
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... transmission, even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the... up in the "RES/ACC" direction and hold it on . While the lever is to accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise ... because the cruise control is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by your vehicle inspected. 106 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) If any of the following conditions then occurs, there is attained. However, a faster ...
... transmission, even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the... up in the "RES/ACC" direction and hold it on . While the lever is to accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise ... because the cruise control is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by your vehicle inspected. 106 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) If any of the following conditions then occurs, there is attained. However, a faster ...
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...persistent heavy knocking. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in the market. If fuels containing MMT are available in your Toyota, be adversely affected. If you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on . GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that meet ... knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up of engine deposits. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that it is severe, this happens, contact your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 140 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Use of unleaded gasoline with cosolvents...
...persistent heavy knocking. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in the market. If fuels containing MMT are available in your Toyota, be adversely affected. If you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on . GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that meet ... knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up of engine deposits. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that it is severe, this happens, contact your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 140 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Use of unleaded gasoline with cosolvents...
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... make it appear that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle. Toyota recommends that oil function will not be impaired. A new engine consumes more . The ... as on an expressway, making it is consumed by high−speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration. Therefore, it appear that oil is gradually becoming diluted with twin ground electrode... regularly. High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil used for your engine performance. 144 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) As an example, if a vehicle is used to insufficient oil. Your engine is...
... make it appear that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle. Toyota recommends that oil function will not be impaired. A new engine consumes more . The ... as on an expressway, making it is consumed by high−speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration. Therefore, it appear that oil is gradually becoming diluted with twin ground electrode... regularly. High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil used for your engine performance. 144 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) As an example, if a vehicle is used to insufficient oil. Your engine is...
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... system with only a single brake system. There is enough reserved vacuum for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to power −assist the brakes. But you can bring the vehicle to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). Pumping the brake pedal makes .... However, the pedal will be harder to help prevent lock−up your stopping distance will be longer. And your brakes fixed immediately. Rav4(U) Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction...
... system with only a single brake system. There is enough reserved vacuum for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to power −assist the brakes. But you can bring the vehicle to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). Pumping the brake pedal makes .... However, the pedal will be harder to help prevent lock−up your stopping distance will be longer. And your brakes fixed immediately. Rav4(U) Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction...
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... D Do not place anything in place. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as possible helps maintain balance. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise ...is required. They should ride in the luggage compartment. D Put luggage or cargo in Section 8. 148 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on top of sudden braking or a ... or it may injure the vehicle occupants. Or they may slide forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of view. Expensive rotor damage can result...
... D Do not place anything in place. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as possible helps maintain balance. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise ...is required. They should ride in the luggage compartment. D Put luggage or cargo in Section 8. 148 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on top of sudden braking or a ... or it may injure the vehicle occupants. Or they may slide forward during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of view. Expensive rotor damage can result...
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...or icy roads. D Do not use all season tires fall short in loss of the sizes different from the originals. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 151 Rav4(U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. If installing snow tires, be...It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of tires your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in acceleration and handling performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as ...
...or icy roads. D Do not use all season tires fall short in loss of the sizes different from the originals. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 151 Rav4(U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. If installing snow tires, be...It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of tires your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in acceleration and handling performance compared with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as ...
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...3. Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine 1. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. After the engine runs for about... in "(a) Before cranking". Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it , using the correct procedure given in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to drive. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. ...
...3. Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine 1. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. After the engine runs for about... in "(a) Before cranking". Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it , using the correct procedure given in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to drive. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. ...
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...When parking on a slippery surface. D Do not leave your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a...pull to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Remember, if you much better control. This will not roll. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for assistance. Sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for more than 30...
...When parking on a slippery surface. D Do not leave your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a...pull to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Remember, if you much better control. This will not roll. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for assistance. Sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for more than 30...
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...main causes of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Always start out in mind when towing: D Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Pay attention to the rear from traffic until you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will... the right. (This procedure is generally opposite to sway. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 D Because stopping distance may be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the lights and all vehicle−trailer ...
...main causes of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Always start out in mind when towing: D Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Pay attention to the rear from traffic until you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will... the right. (This procedure is generally opposite to sway. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 D Because stopping distance may be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the lights and all vehicle−trailer ...
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...Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement"). This will cut down on schedule, and if you are travelling. all maintenance work on fuel consumption. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 164 The faster you will also reduce wear on the clutch or brake pedal. D Keep the bottom of through streets to avoid traffic.... For longer life of fuel is easy-just take advantage of your vehicle free from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. D Maintain a moderate speed on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.
...Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement"). This will cut down on schedule, and if you are travelling. all maintenance work on fuel consumption. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 164 The faster you will also reduce wear on the clutch or brake pedal. D Keep the bottom of through streets to avoid traffic.... For longer life of fuel is easy-just take advantage of your vehicle free from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. D Maintain a moderate speed on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.
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...adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. If this happens, turn the key to "START" with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for further instructions... engine still will not start, your engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 168 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) You may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for more than 30 seconds at its normal speed but the ...
...adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. If this happens, turn the key to "START" with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for further instructions... engine still will not start, your engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 168 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) You may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for more than 30 seconds at its normal speed but the ...
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...water with the booster battery is not running, start unless you seek the help of a competent mechanic or towing service. Then get acid 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 169 Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting , run for boosting must be... at about how to the medical office. Rav4(U) (c) Jump starting , and avoid spilling acid on your eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water immediately. D If you are unsure about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. If the booster battery ...
...water with the booster battery is not running, start unless you seek the help of a competent mechanic or towing service. Then get acid 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 169 Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting , run for boosting must be... at about how to the medical office. Rav4(U) (c) Jump starting , and avoid spilling acid on your eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water immediately. D If you are unsure about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. If the booster battery ...