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...the window, make sure it is fully closed while driving. To unlock: Turn the key clockwise. If so, close the quarter windows. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 13 This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. CAUTION When ...To open , you and swing it . driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you may smell exhaust fumes in loading luggage. Rav4(U) Quarter window (2 −door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft −top) CAUTION D Keep the...
...the window, make sure it is fully closed while driving. To unlock: Turn the key clockwise. If so, close the quarter windows. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 13 This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. CAUTION When ...To open , you and swing it . driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you may smell exhaust fumes in loading luggage. Rav4(U) Quarter window (2 −door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft −top) CAUTION D Keep the...
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...windows also to the roof or fully lowered before driving. D Make sure no object overhangs the vehicle. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to avoid exhaust gas filled up with the rear window removed because serious injury or death can result. D While the vehicle is moving , always ... is involved in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. Press in an accident. 2. D When raising or lowering the soft− 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 21 D Do not drive the vehicle only with the palm of the top linkage. Then lock the sun roof by pushing the handle up...
...windows also to the roof or fully lowered before driving. D Make sure no object overhangs the vehicle. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to avoid exhaust gas filled up with the rear window removed because serious injury or death can result. D While the vehicle is moving , always ... is involved in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. Press in an accident. 2. D When raising or lowering the soft− 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 21 D Do not drive the vehicle only with the palm of the top linkage. Then lock the sun roof by pushing the handle up...
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Unfasten the zippers and slide down the latch handle. 24 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) LOWERING THE SOFT−TOP Before lowering the soft −top, make sure the quarter windows and rear window are already removed. While pressing ...the lock release button, pull down the rear window. It may cause damage to the soft −top. 1. Rav4(U) REMOVING THE REAR WINDOW 1. Open the...
Unfasten the zippers and slide down the latch handle. 24 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) LOWERING THE SOFT−TOP Before lowering the soft −top, make sure the quarter windows and rear window are already removed. While pressing ...the lock release button, pull down the rear window. It may cause damage to the soft −top. 1. Rav4(U) REMOVING THE REAR WINDOW 1. Open the...
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CAUTION With the soft −top opened, when the rear seat is in the reclined position or when reclining the rear seat, be careful not to damage the soft −top and not to place the soft −top between the rear seat backs and tailgate. 4. Rav4(U) 2. Fold the soft −top. Lock the latch handle and hook. 3. Make sure to get your head hit or injured by the latch handles. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 25 Take the latch handle cover out of the glove box, put it over the latch handle and fasten it securely with Velcros.
CAUTION With the soft −top opened, when the rear seat is in the reclined position or when reclining the rear seat, be careful not to damage the soft −top and not to place the soft −top between the rear seat backs and tailgate. 4. Rav4(U) 2. Fold the soft −top. Lock the latch handle and hook. 3. Make sure to get your head hit or injured by the latch handles. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 25 Take the latch handle cover out of the glove box, put it over the latch handle and fasten it securely with Velcros.
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Raise the soft −top. Remove the latch handle cover. Store the removed cover in the glove box. 2. Rav4(U) -Raising the soft −top RAISING THE SOFT−TOP 1. Separate the latch handle and hook while pressing the lock release button. 26 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) CAUTION When raising the soft −top, keep hands clear from any parts of the top linkage. 3.
Raise the soft −top. Remove the latch handle cover. Store the removed cover in the glove box. 2. Rav4(U) -Raising the soft −top RAISING THE SOFT−TOP 1. Separate the latch handle and hook while pressing the lock release button. 26 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) CAUTION When raising the soft −top, keep hands clear from any parts of the top linkage. 3.
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INSTALLING THE REAR WINDOW 1. Rav4(U) 4. Open the tailgate and engage the zipper approximately 25 mm (1.0 in.). 2. Align the retainer on the rear window is securely inserted into the occupant compartment ... gases from coming into the groove. CAUTION The rear window must be securely sealed to make sure it is securely locked. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 27 Set the hook, push up the latch handle to make sure it . CAUTION CAUTION Make sure the retainer on the bottom of the window with the groove. D Try...
INSTALLING THE REAR WINDOW 1. Rav4(U) 4. Open the tailgate and engage the zipper approximately 25 mm (1.0 in.). 2. Align the retainer on the rear window is securely inserted into the occupant compartment ... gases from coming into the groove. CAUTION The rear window must be securely sealed to make sure it is securely locked. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 27 Set the hook, push up the latch handle to make sure it . CAUTION CAUTION Make sure the retainer on the bottom of the window with the groove. D Try...
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..., pull it out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it has been used to your Toyota dealer. Adjust the seat as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then... slow, easy motion will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. fasten your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that..., and loose parts. in this may lock if you from injury. 42 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Damaged parts should be extended. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
..., pull it out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it has been used to your Toyota dealer. Adjust the seat as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then... slow, easy motion will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. fasten your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that..., and loose parts. in this may lock if you from injury. 42 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Damaged parts should be extended. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
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... and cause serious injuries in position. Rav4(U) CAUTION Always make sure the anchor is positioned across the center of your shoulder. Take up or down. Release the knob and make sure the shoulder belt is locked in a collision. Failure to a snug fit by pulling the portion upward through the latch 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 43
... and cause serious injuries in position. Rav4(U) CAUTION Always make sure the anchor is positioned across the center of your shoulder. Take up or down. Release the knob and make sure the shoulder belt is locked in a collision. Failure to a snug fit by pulling the portion upward through the latch 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 43
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in the buckle as possible. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 45 D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your waist, then ...release button. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible on your hips-not on your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant ...or your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt ...
in the buckle as possible. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 45 D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your waist, then ...release button. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible on your hips-not on your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant ...or your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt ...
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... buckle as shown. This helps prevent damage to operate all together. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 47 The seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated ...belt is quickly drawn back in the front seat. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the... are locked and that the seat belt extender is fixed. normally, immediately contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of the extender and the seat belt...
... buckle as shown. This helps prevent damage to operate all together. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 47 The seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated ...belt is quickly drawn back in the front seat. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the... are locked and that the seat belt extender is fixed. normally, immediately contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of the extender and the seat belt...
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... you from injury. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. While pressing the infant... the instructions provided by pulling its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to hold the infant seat securely. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 61 Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is fixed. 1.
... you from injury. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. While pressing the infant... the instructions provided by pulling its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to hold the infant seat securely. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 61 Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is fixed. 1.
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... child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. This can cause severe injury to twist the lap belt. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 63 Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Run the center lap belt through or around... seat belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is fixed.
... child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. This can cause severe injury to twist the lap belt. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 63 Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Run the center lap belt through or around... seat belt is not twisted. D If the seat belt does not function normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision. 1. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is fixed.
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...To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the tab and buckle are not twisted. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the belt is fixed. 2. Run ...seat belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract. 66 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. in the lock mode. Keep the lap portion of... the belt are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt tight. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot protect your Toyota...
...To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the tab and buckle are not twisted. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the belt is fixed. 2. Run ...seat belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract. 66 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. in the lock mode. Keep the lap portion of... the belt are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt tight. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot protect your Toyota...
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normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of the belt are not twisted. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the front seats. D If...D Do not put a rear−facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 69 This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of sudden braking or...
normally, it interferes with the lock mechanism of the belt are not twisted. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Rav4(U) CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the front seats. D If...D Do not put a rear−facing child restraint system on the rear seat if it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 69 This can cause severe injury to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of sudden braking or...
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... on a booster seat. The belt should be kept away from injury. D Both high−positioned lap belts and 1. Rav4(U) CAUTION D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child following the instructions... to do not place the D After inserting the tab, make sure the shoulder belt is positioned as low as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. 72 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Keep the lap belt positioned as possible. in a collision.
... on a booster seat. The belt should be kept away from injury. D Both high−positioned lap belts and 1. Rav4(U) CAUTION D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child following the instructions... to do not place the D After inserting the tab, make sure the shoulder belt is positioned as low as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. 72 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Keep the lap belt positioned as possible. in a collision.
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...Spacer 335.0 mm (13.2 in.) 335.0 mm (13.2 in .) 2. Rav4(U) -Top strap anchors and locations Bolt Anchor bracket 52.8 mm (2.1 in.) Spacer 216.1 mm (8.5 in.) 216.1 mm (8.5 in .) 4−door hardtop 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 73 See the following instructions to retract. If your child restraint system... requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
...Spacer 335.0 mm (13.2 in.) 335.0 mm (13.2 in .) 2. Rav4(U) -Top strap anchors and locations Bolt Anchor bracket 52.8 mm (2.1 in.) Spacer 216.1 mm (8.5 in.) 216.1 mm (8.5 in .) 4−door hardtop 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 73 See the following instructions to retract. If your child restraint system... requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
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...Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement" for additional information. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 195 If you smell fuel fumes or notice any unusual noise, smell or vibration, you should investigate the cause or take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately. See Section 7−.... Doors and engine hood Check that do −it −yourself maintenance can be performed from opening when the primary latch is recommended that any problem you notice be performed as frequently as specified. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires ...
...Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement" for additional information. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 195 If you smell fuel fumes or notice any unusual noise, smell or vibration, you should investigate the cause or take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately. See Section 7−.... Doors and engine hood Check that do −it −yourself maintenance can be performed from opening when the primary latch is recommended that any problem you notice be performed as frequently as specified. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires ...
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...is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the case. Seat belts Check that the latches lock securely. On a safe incline, check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function .... Washer fluid Make sure there is cold. See Section 7 −3 for smooth operation. Rav4(U) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked from time to one side when applied....sure the belt webbing is held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all latches lock securely in steering condition, such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly....
...is between the "FULL" and "LOW" lines on the case. Seat belts Check that the latches lock securely. On a safe incline, check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function .... Washer fluid Make sure there is cold. See Section 7 −3 for smooth operation. Rav4(U) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked from time to one side when applied....sure the belt webbing is held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all latches lock securely in steering condition, such as buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly....