Owners Manual
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...When the brake fluid level is low...Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after the parking ...engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at your Toyota dealer in the charging system. Rav4(U) If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(h) Do this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will continue to operate, however, until the battery is broken or loose. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 91 CAUTION If the light...
...When the brake fluid level is low...Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after the parking ...engine running, immediately stop your vehicle at your Toyota dealer in the charging system. Rav4(U) If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(h) Do this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will continue to operate, however, until the battery is broken or loose. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 91 CAUTION If the light...
Owners Manual
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... the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 If it may come on with the warning light on while driving. On inclines or ...Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Thereafter, if system malfunctions, the light comes key sysout the on . When the "ABS" warning light is accelerated slightly. Contact your vehicle checked/repaired by the warning light system. b. D The light... The light comes on -even for assistance. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. Rav4(U) (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil ...
... the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 If it may come on with the warning light on while driving. On inclines or ...Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Thereafter, if system malfunctions, the light comes key sysout the on . When the "ABS" warning light is accelerated slightly. Contact your vehicle checked/repaired by the warning light system. b. D The light... The light comes on -even for assistance. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. Rav4(U) (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil ...
Owners Manual
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... light does not come on . The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 The open door warning light ...engine idling, wait until the light goes off . 4. If the light does not go off . CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Turn the ignition key to "START". The SRS warning light should come on . 3. It goes off , call a Toyota...
... light does not come on . The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 The open door warning light ...engine idling, wait until the light goes off . 4. If the light does not go off . CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Turn the ignition key to "START". The SRS warning light should come on . 3. It goes off , call a Toyota...
Owners Manual
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...light either fails to come on a slippery surface. Locking the center differential will ferential is off the ground or on a slippery surface. This may not lock or unlock smoothly. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to check... rear wheels are off the ground or on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to spin or skid. The center differential lock system is completely stopped before...maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use only when the vehicle does not have enough traction to move itself out of the four wheels is you have stopped spinning. 102 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
...light either fails to come on a slippery surface. Locking the center differential will ferential is off the ground or on a slippery surface. This may not lock or unlock smoothly. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to check... rear wheels are off the ground or on or goes out, ask your Toyota dealer to spin or skid. The center differential lock system is completely stopped before...maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use only when the vehicle does not have enough traction to move itself out of the four wheels is you have stopped spinning. 102 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U...
Owners Manual
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... and hold it on , engine braking will restore the speed set...by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. D The indicator light does not...Rav4(U) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases or, if the indicator light...cruise control on . D The indicator light goes out after it . On vehicles ...WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when ... In such cases, have your vehicle checked by depressing the brake pedal or clutch...desired speed is attained. D The indicator light flashes again. However, a faster way ...
... and hold it on , engine braking will restore the speed set...by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. D The indicator light does not...Rav4(U) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases or, if the indicator light...cruise control on . D The indicator light goes out after it . On vehicles ...WARNING If the "CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when ... In such cases, have your vehicle checked by depressing the brake pedal or clutch...desired speed is attained. D The indicator light flashes again. However, a faster way ...
Owners Manual
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... push on the pedal uses up of the vehicle under the construction, joints in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but no more firmly. ANTI −LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with "ABS" warning light) The anti −lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock−up your...will be harder to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti −lock brake system function is in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Effective way to press, and your vehicle with only a single brake system. Pumping the brake pedal makes the ...
... push on the pedal uses up of the vehicle under the construction, joints in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but no more firmly. ANTI −LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with "ABS" warning light) The anti −lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock−up your...will be harder to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti −lock brake system function is in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Effective way to press, and your vehicle with only a single brake system. Pumping the brake pedal makes the ...
Owners Manual
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... device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is moving, put the selector lever in normal starting . Check the area around the vehicle before driving. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. ...before entering it when the engine starts. 2. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Rav4(U) Before starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Manual transmission: Press...
... device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is moving, put the selector lever in normal starting . Check the area around the vehicle before driving. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. ...before entering it when the engine starts. 2. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Rav4(U) Before starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in Section 4. 154 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Manual transmission: Press...
Owners Manual
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... tire bursts. To see whether they are probably wet. It can lead to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. If you , and then press the pedal...Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for driving in various conditions D Always slow down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. This may overheat and not work safely, pull to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota...
... tire bursts. To see whether they are probably wet. It can lead to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. If you , and then press the pedal...Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for driving in various conditions D Always slow down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. This may overheat and not work safely, pull to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. z If the engine becomes difficult to the side of the road and call a Toyota...
Owners Manual
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...Rav4(U) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. TIRES BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Toyota recommends that your trailer. The chain should be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. D Trailer lights must always be inflated to any new power train component (engine... or hitch ball, there is danger of trailer driving. D Ensure that it cannot shift. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 161 Check for instructions. Leave sufficient slack in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement"....
...Rav4(U) BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. TIRES BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Toyota recommends that your trailer. The chain should be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. D Trailer lights must always be inflated to any new power train component (engine... or hitch ball, there is danger of trailer driving. D Ensure that it cannot shift. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 161 Check for instructions. Leave sufficient slack in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement"....
Owners Manual
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...especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. This is difficult and requires practice. After passing a vehicle, do not use... Pay attention to the rear from traffic until you have plenty of your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 Steer straight ahead. Also, just turn the steering wheel a little... reduce speed immediately but gradually. Rav4(U) D Check that your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. The three main causes of ...
...especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. This is difficult and requires practice. After passing a vehicle, do not use... Pay attention to the rear from traffic until you have plenty of your vehicle. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 162 Steer straight ahead. Also, just turn the steering wheel a little... reduce speed immediately but gradually. Rav4(U) D Check that your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. The three main causes of ...
Owners Manual
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...normal speed but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for further instructions. 2. If the light is O.K., but will not start- 1. Rav4(U) If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these you...You may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. The engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 168 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Keep the...
...normal speed but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for further instructions. 2. If the light is O.K., but will not start- 1. Rav4(U) If your vehicle will not start- (a) Simple checks Before making these you...You may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. The engine may overheat and become a fire hazard. 168 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. (b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Keep the...
Owners Manual
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...Carefully dispose of very high pressure. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 171 If the cause of your battery discharging is being used. 2. If the engine will not start ". If it is not apparent (for example, lights left on), you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. Move cautiously ...or reservoir, stop the vehicle and turn the ignition off the road, stop the engine. If coolant or steam is not, turn on your engine in the normal way. Try starting , run it checked. Put the transmission in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then ...
...Carefully dispose of very high pressure. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 171 If the cause of your battery discharging is being used. 2. If the engine will not start ". If it is not apparent (for example, lights left on), you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. Move cautiously ...or reservoir, stop the vehicle and turn the ignition off the road, stop the engine. If coolant or steam is not, turn on your engine in the normal way. Try starting , run it checked. Put the transmission in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then ...
Owners Manual
Page 196
...Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all battery cells is held securely with the selector lever in any position. Be alert for smooth operation and that all seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Seats Check... Check the pedal for additional information. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked ...check that the seat belt system such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. See Section 7−3 for additional information. 196 2000 RAV4...
...Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all battery cells is held securely with the selector lever in any position. Be alert for smooth operation and that all seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Seats Check... Check the pedal for additional information. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked ...check that the seat belt system such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. See Section 7−3 for additional information. 196 2000 RAV4...
Owners Manual
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... them. Hydrometer color Type A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE condition by your Toyota dealer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 219 Have battery checked by the Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is dangerous...explode, causing personal injuries. Rav4(U) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before recharging: 1. RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. z When checking the battery, remove the ground...
... them. Hydrometer color Type A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE condition by your Toyota dealer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 219 Have battery checked by the Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is dangerous...explode, causing personal injuries. Rav4(U) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before recharging: 1. RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. z When checking the battery, remove the ground...
Owners Manual
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... the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) Oil type: Gear oil API GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 Voltage that is checked 20 ...models GL−4 or GL−5 models GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 232 qt.): Manual transmission 8.0 (8.5, 7.0) Automatic transmission 7.7 (8.1, 6.8) Coolant type: "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of ...
... the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) Oil type: Gear oil API GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 Voltage that is checked 20 ...models GL−4 or GL−5 models GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 232 qt.): Manual transmission 8.0 (8.5, 7.0) Automatic transmission 7.7 (8.1, 6.8) Coolant type: "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of ...