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... Proper Maintenance Interval Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance at each mileage interval and corresponding time interval based on unpaved or dusty roads. • Towing a trailer or using a camper or car- mile intervals, follow the maintenance instructions shown below shaded headings such as...Maintenance Log identifies the maintenance required at the indicated mileage interval rather than 1, 250 miles per month. If you primarily operate your Toyota every 5,000 miles or every 7, 500 miles. shaded headings such as this example: 15,000 Miles or 12 Months 15,...
... Proper Maintenance Interval Depending on your circumstances, you should obtain maintenance at each mileage interval and corresponding time interval based on unpaved or dusty roads. • Towing a trailer or using a camper or car- mile intervals, follow the maintenance instructions shown below shaded headings such as...Maintenance Log identifies the maintenance required at the indicated mileage interval rather than 1, 250 miles per month. If you primarily operate your Toyota every 5,000 miles or every 7, 500 miles. shaded headings such as this example: 15,000 Miles or 12 Months 15,...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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You should be performed on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads • Inspect steering linkage • Re- See the Scheduled Maintenance Log for Long Distances Rotate tires Inspect ball joints and dust cover Inspect brake linings/... occasionally under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional services. torque bolt* Driving on Salt-Covered Roads • Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt* Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads • Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs • Inspect or change engine air filter • Lubricate...
You should be performed on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads • Inspect steering linkage • Re- See the Scheduled Maintenance Log for Long Distances Rotate tires Inspect ball joints and dust cover Inspect brake linings/... occasionally under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional services. torque bolt* Driving on Salt-Covered Roads • Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt* Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads • Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs • Inspect or change engine air filter • Lubricate...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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..., you should also lubricate the propeller shafts daily. wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should check the following items daily whenever you own a Land Cruiser or a four- torque bolt* Off-Road Maintenance If you drive off- SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS 19 road through deep sand, mud or water Brake lines and hoses Brake linings...
..., you should also lubricate the propeller shafts daily. wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should check the following items daily whenever you own a Land Cruiser or a four- torque bolt* Off-Road Maintenance If you drive off- SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS 19 road through deep sand, mud or water Brake lines and hoses Brake linings...
Owners Manual
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..." in Section 2 for precautions to observe in the vehicle. CAUTION When the quarter windows opened, observe the following: are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the ... handle toward you and swing it is completely closed. If so, close the quarter windows. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 13 To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise. When closing the window, make sure it fully out. Rav4(U) Quarter window (2 −door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft −...
..." in Section 2 for precautions to observe in the vehicle. CAUTION When the quarter windows opened, observe the following: are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the ... handle toward you and swing it is completely closed. If so, close the quarter windows. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 13 To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise. When closing the window, make sure it fully out. Rav4(U) Quarter window (2 −door hardtop) Back door (hardtop) and tailgate (soft −...
Owners Manual
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...the engine is burned out. To turn signal bulb is not running. The turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 81 emergency flashers, All the turn signal light switch will flash. Always pull as far off , push the switch once again.... Rav4(U) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the push the switch. The key must be ...
...the engine is burned out. To turn signal bulb is not running. The turn signal lights will not work when the emergency flashers are operating. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 81 emergency flashers, All the turn signal light switch will flash. Always pull as far off , push the switch once again.... Rav4(U) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on the push the switch. The key must be ...
Owners Manual
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...braking or braking on with the ignition turned to service the vehicle. b. Fill up during driving goes out and does not come on slippery road surfaces. Thereafter, if system malfunctions, the light comes key sysout the on -even for concern if it is a normal operation. (h) ..., but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 When the "ABS" warning light is on in the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rav4(U) (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light...
...braking or braking on with the ignition turned to service the vehicle. b. Fill up during driving goes out and does not come on slippery road surfaces. Thereafter, if system malfunctions, the light comes key sysout the on -even for concern if it is a normal operation. (h) ..., but the brake system still operates conventionally. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 92 When the "ABS" warning light is on in the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rav4(U) (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light...
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...of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, slow down and pull off the road. It goes off . All the service reminder indicators except the open the driver's door... front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 Close the door or tailgate (soft −top). Contact your earliest opportunity. (... does not go off . 4. The "ABS" warning light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. If the light goes off, you are operating properly...
...of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are driving, slow down and pull off the road. It goes off . All the service reminder indicators except the open the driver's door... front airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 93 Close the door or tailgate (soft −top). Contact your earliest opportunity. (... does not go off . 4. The "ABS" warning light goes off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. If the light goes off, you are operating properly...
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... Pull up the lever. CAUTION CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down grades within the limits of your foot off . Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission ...to use the cruise control when driving in the instrument panel remains on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads. To remind you that the parking brake is better to slow down the grades. If the vehicle speed is off the accelerator pedal. ...
... Pull up the lever. CAUTION CAUTION Before driving, be maintained up or down grades within the limits of your foot off . Type B 104 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it is set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission ...to use the cruise control when driving in the instrument panel remains on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads. To remind you that the parking brake is better to slow down the grades. If the vehicle speed is off the accelerator pedal. ...
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D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to a disc. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player skip. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 121 COMPACT DISC D Use only compact discs labeled as D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from the player and wait until it dries. Remove the disc from working . CARING FOR YOUR PLAYER AND DISCS shown. Rav4(U) D If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you listen to be working .
D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to a disc. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you may make your compact disc player skip. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 121 COMPACT DISC D Use only compact discs labeled as D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from the player and wait until it dries. Remove the disc from working . CARING FOR YOUR PLAYER AND DISCS shown. Rav4(U) D If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you listen to be working .
Owners Manual
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...in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. Rav4(U) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after it is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it ...has been parked in air temperature on dusty roads, close all windows. The windshield could fog up ...vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to any setting except "OFF". 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 1: For air conditioning 127
...in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. Rav4(U) Air flow selector settings Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after it is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it ...has been parked in air temperature on dusty roads, close all windows. The windshield could fog up ...vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to any setting except "OFF". 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 1: For air conditioning 127
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D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 128 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Heating For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air.... COLD (blue zone) to cool Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Turning the Air Flow Selector to windshield position turns on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the...
D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield. 128 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Heating For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "OFF" Temperature-Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air.... COLD (blue zone) to cool Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-WINDSHIELD Turning the Air Flow Selector to windshield position turns on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the...
Owners Manual
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...TOYOTA Off−road vehicle precautions ...Break −in period ...Fuel ...Operation in foreign countries ...Three −way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust cautions ...Facts about engine oil consumption ...Twin ground electrode platinum −tipped spark plugs ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Luggage stowage precautions ...Limited −slip differential ...Your Toyota...'s identification ...Theft prevention labels ...Suspension and chassis ...Types of tires ... 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 137
...TOYOTA Off−road vehicle precautions ...Break −in period ...Fuel ...Operation in foreign countries ...Three −way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust cautions ...Facts about engine oil consumption ...Twin ground electrode platinum −tipped spark plugs ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Luggage stowage precautions ...Limited −slip differential ...Your Toyota...'s identification ...Theft prevention labels ...Suspension and chassis ...Types of tires ... 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 137
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...138 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Failure to operate this type of vehicle to be more than low−slung sports cars designed to perform satisfactorily under off −road .... D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more likely to rollover. Rav4(U) Off −road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the ...
...138 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Failure to operate this type of vehicle to be more than low−slung sports cars designed to perform satisfactorily under off −road .... D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more likely to rollover. Rav4(U) Off −road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the ...
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...rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps with the manual transmission in a high gear. D Try to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. D ... −in period D When driving off −road vehicle) can add to function improperly. You are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 139 Drive gently and avoid high speeds. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (...
...rugged terrain, do not drive at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps with the manual transmission in a high gear. D Try to your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. D ... −in period D When driving off −road vehicle) can add to function improperly. You are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 139 Drive gently and avoid high speeds. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km (...
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...details, ask your emission control system may come on. If your Toyota dealer. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on level roads, consult your engine knocks...If you detect heavy knocking even when...5% methanol with MTBE, make certain that contain MTBE (Methyl Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are used, your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 140 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane−enhancing additive called MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl...
...details, ask your emission control system may come on. If your Toyota dealer. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on level roads, consult your engine knocks...If you detect heavy knocking even when...5% methanol with MTBE, make certain that contain MTBE (Methyl Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are used, your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer. 140 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane−enhancing additive called MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl...
Owners Manual
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...is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to press, and your reserved vacuum. Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on slippery road surfaces. This means that the anti −lock brake system is in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but...Also, the brake system warning light may hear a click or motor sound in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Pumping the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer. Have your braking distance will still work . But you can bring the vehicle to...
...is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to press, and your reserved vacuum. Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on slippery road surfaces. This means that the anti −lock brake system is in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but...Also, the brake system warning light may hear a click or motor sound in the self − check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 145 Pumping the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer. Have your braking distance will still work . But you can bring the vehicle to...
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...high speed driving in surface height. D Driving over the steps such as the joints on rough, gravel or snow− covered roads. 146 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Install all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in the following conditions may occur,...of specified size at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in a longer stopping distance. D Driving on the road. D Driving on . Rav4(U) When the anti −lock brake system is activated, the following cases: D Driving with tire chains installed. D At the end...
...high speed driving in surface height. D Driving over the steps such as the joints on rough, gravel or snow− covered roads. 146 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Install all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in the following conditions may occur,...of specified size at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in a longer stopping distance. D Driving on the road. D Driving on . Rav4(U) When the anti −lock brake system is activated, the following cases: D Driving with tire chains installed. D At the end...
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..." warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is turned to the "ON" position. Type B 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 147 Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on slippery road surfaces. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to "ON", or remains on with the ignition key turned to service the...
..." warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is turned to the "ON" position. Type B 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 147 Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on slippery road surfaces. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to "ON", or remains on with the ignition key turned to service the...
Owners Manual
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... in heavy or loose snow. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as for driving on snow−covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all four tires. 2. If installing snow tires, be adequate for... inadequate for use tire other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Also, all year round. Rav4(U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting ...
... in heavy or loose snow. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as for driving on snow−covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all four tires. 2. If installing snow tires, be adequate for... inadequate for use tire other than the manufacturer's designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of control. Also, all year round. Rav4(U) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with summer tires in highway driving. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting ...
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Rav4(U) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Off−road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too ... 3 154 154 155 156 157 158 164 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 153
Rav4(U) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ...How to start the engine ...Tips for driving in various conditions ...Off−road driving precautions ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too ... 3 154 154 155 156 157 158 164 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 153