Owners Manual
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Rav4(U) -Stowing Install the removed sun roof panel on the tailgate as follows. 1. Set the front edge of the sun roof panel into the holders. NOTICE If the rear seats are reclined, return them to the upright position before closing the tailgate. Otherwise, they will interfere with the installed sun roof panel, possibly damaging the panel. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 19 Remove the holder from the tailgate by turning the bolts counterclockwise. 2.
Rav4(U) -Stowing Install the removed sun roof panel on the tailgate as follows. 1. Set the front edge of the sun roof panel into the holders. NOTICE If the rear seats are reclined, return them to the upright position before closing the tailgate. Otherwise, they will interfere with the installed sun roof panel, possibly damaging the panel. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 19 Remove the holder from the tailgate by turning the bolts counterclockwise. 2.
Owners Manual
Page 36
... their proper position and are ready to do so will prevent seat belt from falling out when you fold the seatback. 36 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Failure to use. Rav4(U) -Folding up the edge of the seatback or by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the bottom cushion. BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow...
... their proper position and are ready to do so will prevent seat belt from falling out when you fold the seatback. 36 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Failure to use. Rav4(U) -Folding up the edge of the seatback or by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the bottom cushion. BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow...
Owners Manual
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Rear seats Front seats 38 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Unlock the seat and return it. Failure to its original position, first remove the head restraint. When returning the rear seat to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly. Rav4(U) Flattening seatbacks (2−door hardtop and soft−top...) CAUTION When returning seats to their original position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to pull up the edge ...
Rear seats Front seats 38 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Unlock the seat and return it. Failure to its original position, first remove the head restraint. When returning the rear seat to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly. Rav4(U) Flattening seatbacks (2−door hardtop and soft−top...) CAUTION When returning seats to their original position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to pull up the edge ...
Owners Manual
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.... Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) The airbag sensor assembly consists of a second, so the airbags must inflate with non−toxic gas. Rav4(U) Hitting a curb, edge of your vehicle. Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Deployment of the airbags... system triggers the airbag inflators. Airbag sensor assembly 5. This does not indicate a fire. Then a chemical reaction in a fraction of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 52 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
.... Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator) The airbag sensor assembly consists of a second, so the airbags must inflate with non−toxic gas. Rav4(U) Hitting a curb, edge of your vehicle. Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Deployment of the airbags... system triggers the airbag inflators. Airbag sensor assembly 5. This does not indicate a fire. Then a chemical reaction in a fraction of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 52 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Owners Manual
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... and well back in the seat, and always use . D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is unavoidable. Always move the seat...possible because the force of a child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in use your seat belt. 54 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) you may be put a rear −facing child restraint system on the front seat only when ...should be allowed to be killed or seriously injured. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; Rav4(U) Move seat fully back D Never put on the front seat because the force of the rapid ...
... and well back in the seat, and always use . D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is unavoidable. Always move the seat...possible because the force of a child restraint system, see "Child restraint" in use your seat belt. 54 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) you may be put a rear −facing child restraint system on the front seat only when ...should be allowed to be killed or seriously injured. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; Rav4(U) Move seat fully back D Never put on the front seat because the force of the rapid ...
Owners Manual
Page 76
... has greater clarity at position 2 Remember that you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 76 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity. Use ...headlights of the mirror. Daylight driving-Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror. CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Rav4(U) -Folding rear view mirrors NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face.
... has greater clarity at position 2 Remember that you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 76 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity. Use ...headlights of the mirror. Daylight driving-Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror. CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Rav4(U) -Folding rear view mirrors NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face.
Owners Manual
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... player when you are not listening to them as those shown here. D Handle compact discs carefully, espe- Store them , particularly on the edge and do not bend them . Dry it with a soft, lint−free cloth that has been dampened with another soft, lint −... the light.) D Remove discs from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti −static device. 122 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) cially when you are inserting them . D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause hazardous radiation exposure if ...
... player when you are not listening to them as those shown here. D Handle compact discs carefully, espe- Store them , particularly on the edge and do not bend them . Dry it with a soft, lint−free cloth that has been dampened with another soft, lint −... the light.) D Remove discs from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti −static device. 122 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) cially when you are inserting them . D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause hazardous radiation exposure if ...
Owners Manual
Page 155
...the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for driving in gusty crosswinds. If you , and then press the pedal lightly. z If the engine becomes difficult to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Avoid driving onto high, sharp−edged objects and other road hazards. D Do ... driving off . If necessary, block the wheels. To see whether they may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a right angle. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or...
...the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for driving in gusty crosswinds. If you , and then press the pedal lightly. z If the engine becomes difficult to spin or skid. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 155 Avoid driving onto high, sharp−edged objects and other road hazards. D Do ... driving off . If necessary, block the wheels. To see whether they may overheat the starter and wiring systems. z Do not race a cold engine. Rav4(U) NOTICE z Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a right angle. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or...
Owners Manual
Page 186
... over. The lower edge of doors, rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which are : D Wetness or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time, may be dry. See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" for cleaning the vehicle...Road salt or dust control chemicals will do more tips. The above the freezing point. 186 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) To help ensure long− term corrosion prevention. Rav4(U) Protecting your Toyota from corrosion Toyota, through the bare metal, have a qualified body shop make the repair. It will accelerate corrosion...
... over. The lower edge of doors, rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which are : D Wetness or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time, may be dry. See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" for cleaning the vehicle...Road salt or dust control chemicals will do more tips. The above the freezing point. 186 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) To help ensure long− term corrosion prevention. Rav4(U) Protecting your Toyota from corrosion Toyota, through the bare metal, have a qualified body shop make the repair. It will accelerate corrosion...