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Side vents 2. Glove box 6. Rav4(U) Instrument panel overview 1. Parking brake lever 9. Window lock switch 2 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Ashtray 11. Hood lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. Center vents 4. Power window switches 8. Power door lock switches (with power windows) 7. Lower vent 12. Instrument cluster 3.
Side vents 2. Glove box 6. Rav4(U) Instrument panel overview 1. Parking brake lever 9. Window lock switch 2 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Electric moon roof switch and personal lights 5. Ashtray 11. Hood lock release lever 13. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10. Center vents 4. Power window switches 8. Power door lock switches (with power windows) 7. Lower vent 12. Instrument cluster 3.
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... reminder light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 SRS warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 (type A) Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Turn signal indicator lights (type B) Low fuel level warning light∗1 Headlight high beam indicator light 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
... reminder light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 SRS warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 (type A) Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Turn signal indicator lights (type B) Low fuel level warning light∗1 Headlight high beam indicator light 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
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...turn the headlights on and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to "OFF". 80 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn signals NOTICE To prevent the... . Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you remove the key with the headlights left on . Rav4(U) Headlights and turn to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity. They will remind you to ...
...turn the headlights on and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the knob turned to "OFF". 80 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn signals NOTICE To prevent the... . Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you remove the key with the headlights left on . Rav4(U) Headlights and turn to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity. They will remind you to ...
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...'s seat belt. Stop and check. Depress the brake pedal firmly. (k) (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. (j) Take vehicle to operate, however, until the battery is broken or loose. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 91 Rav4(U) If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
...'s seat belt. Stop and check. Depress the brake pedal firmly. (k) (l) Light reminder buzzer Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. (j) Take vehicle to operate, however, until the battery is broken or loose. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 91 Rav4(U) If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
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... goes out when the engine is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in case c, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a few seconds. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the ...is a normal operation. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on while you are driving, pull off ), the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 It may come on with the warning light on when the oil level is a problem...
... goes out when the engine is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in case c, have your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a few seconds. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the ...is a normal operation. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on while you are driving, pull off ), the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 It may come on with the warning light on when the oil level is a problem...
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... brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. After about 6 seconds. 5. If the light does not go off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light ..., seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 If either of the following conditions occurs, this light comes on while you are operating properly. The open door warning light should come on when the ignition key is...
... brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the vehicle again. After about 6 seconds. 5. If the light does not go off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light ..., seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 If either of the following conditions occurs, this light comes on while you are operating properly. The open door warning light should come on when the ignition key is...
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..." (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for powerful acceleration "POWER" mode indicator light on ) Stronger engine braking Maximum engine braking Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" ... indicator light (Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. Vehicles with overdrive on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in the "POWER" mode With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in this section. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
..." (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for powerful acceleration "POWER" mode indicator light on ) Stronger engine braking Maximum engine braking Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" ... indicator light (Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. Vehicles with overdrive on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is in the "POWER" mode With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in this section. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
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...operation. If you can downshift the transmission as instructed in Section 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will be enabled. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 98 Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to or lower than the following ...speed, and stronger engine braking will downshift to turn the overdrive switch on . The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be off the overdrive switch. ...
...operation. If you can downshift the transmission as instructed in Section 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on and the transmission will be enabled. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 98 Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to or lower than the following ...speed, and stronger engine braking will downshift to turn the overdrive switch on . The "O/D OFF" indicator light will be off the overdrive switch. ...
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... shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is achieved. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. CAUTION Always keep your...the "POWER" mode, the transmission is depressed, use the brake pedal or parking brake. 100 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) CAUTION If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. The "POWER" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. To set...
... shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is achieved. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on . For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the "NORMAL" mode to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. CAUTION Always keep your...the "POWER" mode, the transmission is depressed, use the brake pedal or parking brake. 100 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) CAUTION If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. The "POWER" mode indicator light comes on an upgrade with the engine running. To set...
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... or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to lock and moved the vehicle a short distance, the indicator light in order to move itself out of the four wheels is provided for use only when the vehicle does not have enough traction to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the... fifth gear. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is you have stopped spinning. 102 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) ...
... or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to lock and moved the vehicle a short distance, the indicator light in order to move itself out of the four wheels is provided for use only when the vehicle does not have enough traction to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the... fifth gear. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is you have stopped spinning. 102 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) ...
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...not put the vehicle into a garage. Press the brake pedal and stop the wheel spinning. 2. Push the center differential lock switch and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel goes out and that the indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. Push the center... differential lock switch once again and check that the indicator buzzer stops sounding. This may take longer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 103 To lock the center differential: 1. Rav4(U) If unlocking of the center...
...not put the vehicle into a garage. Press the brake pedal and stop the wheel spinning. 2. Push the center differential lock switch and check that the indicator light in the instrument panel goes out and that the indicator light in the instrument panel comes on. Push the center... differential lock switch once again and check that the indicator buzzer stops sounding. This may take longer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 103 To lock the center differential: 1. Rav4(U) If unlocking of the center...
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...driving up or down . To set , the parking brake reminder light in heavy or varying traffic, or on until you that the parking brake is better to avoid inadvertent creeping. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is set : Pull up the ...lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower. To remind you release the parking brake. Rav4(U) Parking brake When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to drive without the cruise control. Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
...driving up or down . To set , the parking brake reminder light in heavy or varying traffic, or on until you that the parking brake is better to avoid inadvertent creeping. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is set : Pull up the ...lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower. To remind you release the parking brake. Rav4(U) Parking brake When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to drive without the cruise control. Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
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...the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it . Rav4(U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to...(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" ...avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the "CRUISE ON·OFF" switch off . The indicator light in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it , the vehicle will turn the system completely off...
...the speed is not satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, or tap it . Rav4(U) If you need acceleration-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to...(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" ...avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the "CRUISE ON·OFF" switch off . The indicator light in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it , the vehicle will turn the system completely off...
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... . In such cases, have your vehicle inspected. 106 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the "SET/COAST" direction. While the lever is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. On vehicles with automatic transmission...to reset is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to depress the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the cruise control system. D The indicator light goes out after it . Rav4(U) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases or...
... . In such cases, have your vehicle inspected. 106 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the "SET/COAST" direction. While the lever is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. On vehicles with automatic transmission...to reset is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to depress the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the cruise control system. D The indicator light goes out after it . Rav4(U) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases or...
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...8722;lock brake system. CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Have your vehicle with only a single brake system. Especially, in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Rav4(U) Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is... the vehicle decelerates to power −assist the brakes. pletely lost, the brakes will be longer. Also, the brake system warning light may hear a click or motor sound in excess of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on the manhole cover, the steel plate under ...
...8722;lock brake system. CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Have your vehicle with only a single brake system. Especially, in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Rav4(U) Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is... the vehicle decelerates to power −assist the brakes. pletely lost, the brakes will be longer. Also, the brake system warning light may hear a click or motor sound in excess of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on the manhole cover, the steel plate under ...
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... lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. Type B 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 147 Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on . When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is a normal operation. D The light comes on while driving. Type... light is on (and the brake system warning light is turned to service the vehicle. Rav4(U) "ABS" warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is off ), the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. Contact your Toyota ...
... lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. Type B 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 147 Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on . When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is a normal operation. D The light comes on while driving. Type... light is on (and the brake system warning light is turned to service the vehicle. Rav4(U) "ABS" warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is off ), the anti −lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. Contact your Toyota ...
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... Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. With your vehicle will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is ...: Press the clutch pedal to start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) A starter safety device will not start ...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to...
... Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. With your vehicle will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is ...: Press the clutch pedal to start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) A starter safety device will not start ...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to...
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... you , and then press the pedal lightly. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. z If the engine becomes difficult to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic...Failure to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. If they are probably wet. Sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 ...
... you , and then press the pedal lightly. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. z If the engine becomes difficult to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic...Failure to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. If they are probably wet. Sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 ...
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...the tongue from dropping to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is securely loaded so that it cannot shift. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 161 TRAILER LIGHTS CAUTION D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of ... your lights. PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK D If the total trailer weight exceeds 272 kg (600 lb.), trailer brakes are properly inflated. See Section 7 −2 for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Rav4(U) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that ...
...the tongue from dropping to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is securely loaded so that it cannot shift. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 161 TRAILER LIGHTS CAUTION D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of ... your lights. PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK D If the total trailer weight exceeds 272 kg (600 lb.), trailer brakes are properly inflated. See Section 7 −2 for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. Rav4(U) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that ...
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... prevent excessive clutch slippage by making a larger than when not towing. Grip the bottom of the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance should be sure you ... of an accident. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently... you and the vehicle ahead. Move your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the...
... prevent excessive clutch slippage by making a larger than when not towing. Grip the bottom of the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance should be sure you ... of an accident. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently... you and the vehicle ahead. Move your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the...