Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
Page 8
...'t always meet these same high standards. ALLOY WHEELS COROLLA REAR SPOILER & GOLD PACKAGE CAMRY FOG LIGHTS TUNDRA RUNNING BOARDS TOYOTA MAINTENANCE & R E PA I R SUPPORT 7 In addition, they undergo rigorous testing to ensure first- rate quality, precise fit and longterm durability. If the accessory is extended to 36 months/36,000 miles. And remember...
...'t always meet these same high standards. ALLOY WHEELS COROLLA REAR SPOILER & GOLD PACKAGE CAMRY FOG LIGHTS TUNDRA RUNNING BOARDS TOYOTA MAINTENANCE & R E PA I R SUPPORT 7 In addition, they undergo rigorous testing to ensure first- rate quality, precise fit and longterm durability. If the accessory is extended to 36 months/36,000 miles. And remember...
Owners Manual
Page 138
And, utility vehicles have better control. 138 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Therefore, the driver and all possible. D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if ... Failure to rollover. Specific design characteristics give it capable of performing in a wide variety of off −road conditions. Rav4(U) Off −road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower ... D In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to have a significantly higher rollover rate than ordinary passenger cars.
And, utility vehicles have better control. 138 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Therefore, the driver and all possible. D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if ... Failure to rollover. Specific design characteristics give it capable of performing in a wide variety of off −road conditions. Rav4(U) Off −road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower ... D In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to have a significantly higher rollover rate than ordinary passenger cars.
Owners Manual
Page 139
...risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 139 D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to your vehicle's... horizontally across steep slopes. Your vehicle (or any single speed, either fast or slow. OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. To help prevent gas station mixups, your vehicle:... to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km...
...risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 139 D Avoid full−throttle starts. D Try to your vehicle's... horizontally across steep slopes. Your vehicle (or any single speed, either fast or slow. OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. To help prevent gas station mixups, your vehicle:... to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. D Do not tow a trailer during the first 300 km...
Owners Manual
Page 140
Rav4(U) Use of concern. If it is no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10% ethanol. This is severe, this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service. Gasohol is unleaded, has an octane rating no need of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating...Toyota does not recommend the use of engine deposits. Toyota recommends the use of gasoline and ethanol. Toyota...Ether) are used, your Toyota dealer. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL... on . If your engine. Toyota does not recommend the use gasohol...further details, ask your Toyota, be adversely affected. If...
Rav4(U) Use of concern. If it is no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10% ethanol. This is severe, this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service. Gasohol is unleaded, has an octane rating no need of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating...Toyota does not recommend the use of engine deposits. Toyota recommends the use of gasoline and ethanol. Toyota...Ether) are used, your Toyota dealer. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL... on . If your engine. Toyota does not recommend the use gasohol...further details, ask your Toyota, be adversely affected. If...
Owners Manual
Page 159
... of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer −hitch. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on the Certification Label. Rav4(U) CAUTION D Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by...your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on your vehicle. 4−door hardtop 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 159 D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must determine the maximum...
... of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer −hitch. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on the Certification Label. Rav4(U) CAUTION D Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by...your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on your vehicle. 4−door hardtop 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 159 D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must determine the maximum...
Owners Manual
Page 160
...distribution of exhaust fumes and mud. D The hitch must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on both axles must be in the front. NOTICE Do not use an... axle−mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. Never load the trailer with ...vehicle frame and installed according to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 160 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) After removing the hitch, the installation area should be sealed to 11% D The hitch...
...distribution of exhaust fumes and mud. D The hitch must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on both axles must be in the front. NOTICE Do not use an... axle−mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the hitch manufacturer's instructions. Toyota does not recommend using a weight distribution (load equalizing) hitch. Never load the trailer with ...vehicle frame and installed according to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ or tires. 160 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) After removing the hitch, the installation area should be sealed to 11% D The hitch...
Owners Manual
Page 204
Rav4(U) Tools: Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power steering fluid Parts (if level is low): D Screwdriver (for driver's side instrument ... winter use) Tools: D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in Section 7 −3.) Tools: Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): D Screwdriver D Fuse with same...
Rav4(U) Tools: Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) Checking power steering fluid Parts (if level is low): D Screwdriver (for driver's side instrument ... winter use) Tools: D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" in Section 7 −3.) Tools: Checking and replacing fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): D Screwdriver D Fuse with same...
Owners Manual
Page 219
If recharging with tools. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 219 CHECKING BY HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative ...Be careful not to cause a short circuit with the battery installed on the recharger is dangerous. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Rav4(U) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before recharging: 1. z Take care no solution gets into the battery...
If recharging with tools. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 219 CHECKING BY HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative ...Be careful not to cause a short circuit with the battery installed on the recharger is dangerous. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Rav4(U) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before recharging: 1. z Take care no solution gets into the battery...
Owners Manual
Page 220
... not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. Type C Good Blown 220 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Checking and replacing fuses Type A Type A fuses can pull out the "CIG",... with one of the fuses. If the amperage is good. If you cannot use one that is a good idea to its amperage rating is shown in your vehicle for each circuit. Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it if its original clip. The lid of...
... not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. Type C Good Blown 220 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Checking and replacing fuses Type A Type A fuses can pull out the "CIG",... with one of the fuses. If the amperage is good. If you cannot use one that is a good idea to its amperage rating is shown in your vehicle for each circuit. Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it if its original clip. The lid of...
Owners Manual
Page 221
...the dipstick is available at your vehicle's paint. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 221 You may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. However, in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use plain water as possible. Have your Toyota dealer correct it may use washer fluid containing ...add washer fluid through the opening for adding fluid. Otherwise, the fluid will overflow. z Do not use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other object, in the reservoir with the dipstick. This may leak from the reservoir. If the washer fluid level is close ...
...the dipstick is available at your vehicle's paint. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 221 You may damage your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. However, in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use plain water as possible. Have your Toyota dealer correct it may use washer fluid containing ...add washer fluid through the opening for adding fluid. Otherwise, the fluid will overflow. z Do not use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other object, in the reservoir with the dipstick. This may leak from the reservoir. If the washer fluid level is close ...
Owners Manual
Page 222
... the bulbs. Use bulbs with moon roof) Personal lights (without moon roof) A: B: C: D: E: Bulb No. - HB3 HB4 1157NA W Type Light bulbs Personal light (with the wattage ratings given in the table. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are... HB3 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type. 921 7440 - 18 21 8 D D E 222 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Replacing light bulbs-
... the bulbs. Use bulbs with moon roof) Personal lights (without moon roof) A: B: C: D: E: Bulb No. - HB3 HB4 1157NA W Type Light bulbs Personal light (with the wattage ratings given in the table. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are... HB3 halogen bulbs Single end bulbs Wedge base bulbs Double end bulbs NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type. 921 7440 - 18 21 8 D D E 222 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) Rav4(U) Replacing light bulbs-
Owners Manual
Page 231
qt.): With filter 4.1 (4.3, 3.6) Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4) 65 100 80 20 20 20 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 231 in .): 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf: Generator belt ...-0.015) Spark plug type: DENSO NGK PK20TR11 BKR6EKPB11 Spark plug gap, mm (in .): Fuel Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. Rav4(U) Engine Model: 3S−FE Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 86.0 86.0 (3.39...
qt.): With filter 4.1 (4.3, 3.6) Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4) 65 100 80 20 20 20 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 231 in .): 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf: Generator belt ...-0.015) Spark plug type: DENSO NGK PK20TR11 BKR6EKPB11 Spark plug gap, mm (in .): Fuel Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. Rav4(U) Engine Model: 3S−FE Type: 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 86.0 86.0 (3.39...
Owners Manual
Page 232
...transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) Four −wheel drive models Toyota automatic transaxle fluid type T or T−IV or equivalent TRANSFER (four −wheel drive models with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. qt.): 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) Oil type: Gear oil API GL...oil API Four −wheel drive Gear oil API models GL−4 or GL−5 models GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 232 CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. Fluid type: SAE J1703 or...
...transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) Four −wheel drive models Toyota automatic transaxle fluid type T or T−IV or equivalent TRANSFER (four −wheel drive models with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. qt.): 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) Oil type: Gear oil API GL...oil API Four −wheel drive Gear oil API models GL−4 or GL−5 models GL−5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 232 CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. Fluid type: SAE J1703 or...
Owners Manual
Page 241
Rav4(U) Treadwear-The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Warning: The traction grade assigned ... to lowest, are established for a tire that is based on a specified government test course. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 241 Warning: The temperature grades for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Temperature A, B, C-The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and...
Rav4(U) Treadwear-The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Warning: The traction grade assigned ... to lowest, are established for a tire that is based on a specified government test course. Sustained high temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) 241 Warning: The temperature grades for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Temperature A, B, C-The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and...
Owners Manual
Page 246
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than that of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. This vehicle design feature ... because it is designed for off −road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Be sure to rollover. Rav4(U) On −pavement and off −road use also. In addition, this vehicle correctly may result in Section 3. Failure to ... vehicle precautions" in Section 2 and "Off −road driving precautions" in loss of an ordinary passenger car. iv 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than that of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. This vehicle design feature ... because it is designed for off −road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Be sure to rollover. Rav4(U) On −pavement and off −road use also. In addition, this vehicle correctly may result in Section 3. Failure to ... vehicle precautions" in Section 2 and "Off −road driving precautions" in loss of an ordinary passenger car. iv 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Owners Manual
Page 250
... you have a flat tire ...172 D If your vehicle needs to be towed ...179 D Tips for driving during break-in Japan 01-9908-00 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) I ( U) See page 206 for detailed information. Tire information: See pages 210 through 215. OM42479U Part No. 01999-42479 Printed in ...139 D How to start the engine ...154 D General maintenance ...195 D Complete index ...243 Gas station information Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher See page 139 for detailed information. Tire pressure: See page 234. Publication No. Fuel tank capacity:...
... you have a flat tire ...172 D If your vehicle needs to be towed ...179 D Tips for driving during break-in Japan 01-9908-00 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U) I ( U) See page 206 for detailed information. Tire information: See pages 210 through 215. OM42479U Part No. 01999-42479 Printed in ...139 D How to start the engine ...154 D General maintenance ...195 D Complete index ...243 Gas station information Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher See page 139 for detailed information. Tire pressure: See page 234. Publication No. Fuel tank capacity:...