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...) Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. If you should always carry a spare key in the glove box. 8 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Sub key (gray)-This key will not work in the glove box when using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE... key with the attendant. Your vehicle is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your keys inside the vehicle. Your Toyota dealer will not work in a safe place. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Keys (without a key, you should lose your keys or if you need it in every...
...) Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. If you should always carry a spare key in the glove box. 8 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Sub key (gray)-This key will not work in the glove box when using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE... key with the attendant. Your vehicle is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your keys inside the vehicle. Your Toyota dealer will not work in a safe place. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Keys (without a key, you should lose your keys or if you need it in every...
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... materials. z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place. z Do not bend the key grip. 10... 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight. z Do not knock ...
... materials. z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place. z Do not bend the key grip. 10... 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight. z Do not knock ...
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. The indicator light will go off. 2003 RAV4 from the ignition switch. However, there is a theft prevention system. The engine immobiliser system is a limit to the number of the ... will need your key number and master key. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for the vehicle. Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start...
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. The indicator light will go off. 2003 RAV4 from the ignition switch. However, there is a theft prevention system. The engine immobiliser system is a limit to the number of the ... will need your key number and master key. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for the vehicle. Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start...
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... door after using a wireless remote control transmitter, the interior lights will come on and remain on for closeness to break into or damage your Toyota dealer for the same vehicle. D Do not disassemble it . D Do not leave the transmitter on places where the temperature becomes high such... as a radio station or an airport which can use up to "ON" position. 16 2003 RAV4 from a normal distance: D Push the "PANIC" switch once again. D Turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to 4 wireless remote control transmitters...
... door after using a wireless remote control transmitter, the interior lights will come on and remain on for closeness to break into or damage your Toyota dealer for the same vehicle. D Do not disassemble it . D Do not leave the transmitter on places where the temperature becomes high such... as a radio station or an airport which can use up to "ON" position. 16 2003 RAV4 from a normal distance: D Push the "PANIC" switch once again. D Turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to 4 wireless remote control transmitters...
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... outlet on page 204 in Section 4.) For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of the device. 2003 RAV4 from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in U.S.A. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) D The ...the transmitter. Check the battery in a particular installation. To replace the battery, see "REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY". If you lose your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to operate the equipment. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may have been ...
... outlet on page 204 in Section 4.) For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of the device. 2003 RAV4 from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in U.S.A. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) D The ...the transmitter. Check the battery in a particular installation. To replace the battery, see "REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY". If you lose your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to operate the equipment. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may have been ...
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... or equivalent type recommended by the following procedures: 1. Remove the discharged transmitter battery. NOTICE Do not bend the terminals. 18 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Replace the transmitter battery by a Toyota dealer. z When replacing the transmitter battery, be taken that small children do not push the "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" switches many...
... or equivalent type recommended by the following procedures: 1. Remove the discharged transmitter battery. NOTICE Do not bend the terminals. 18 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Replace the transmitter battery by a Toyota dealer. z When replacing the transmitter battery, be taken that small children do not push the "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" switches many...
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... case securely. To close: Lightly pull up . If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 3. The windows can be faced correctly. Water may interfere with positive (+) side up the switch. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) NOTICE z Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter...
... case securely. To close: Lightly pull up . If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 3. The windows can be faced correctly. Water may interfere with positive (+) side up the switch. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) NOTICE z Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter...
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...installing, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Sliding operation Tilting operation 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 25 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Electric moon roof CAUTION D Make sure the cap...It is not unusual to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. Make sure the cap is opened. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the cap hanger. If the...
...installing, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it on . The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Sliding operation Tilting operation 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 25 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Electric moon roof CAUTION D Make sure the cap...It is not unusual to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. Make sure the cap is opened. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the cap hanger. If the...
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... in the rear seat and must sit in accidents. The lap belt should be properly restrained at all times with the head restraints removed. 42 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Child. If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat....airbag may cause death or serious injury to properly wear the vehicle's seat belts. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges that it is locked in position. Also, do so could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. D Adjust...
... in the rear seat and must sit in accidents. The lap belt should be properly restrained at all times with the head restraints removed. 42 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Child. If a child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat....airbag may cause death or serious injury to properly wear the vehicle's seat belts. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions CAUTION Toyota strongly urges that it is locked in position. Also, do so could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. D Adjust...
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... protect an adult occupant or your shoulder. You will then be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your child from injury. 44 2003 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. To lower: Push in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt... the anchor up. D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that position and cannot be pulled out of your Toyota dealer. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) If the seat belt cannot be extended. CAUTION Always make sure the anchor is positioned across the center of the retractor...
... protect an adult occupant or your shoulder. You will then be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your child from injury. 44 2003 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. To lower: Push in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt... the anchor up. D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that position and cannot be pulled out of your Toyota dealer. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) If the seat belt cannot be extended. CAUTION Always make sure the anchor is positioned across the center of the retractor...
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... the tabs are wearing it. 48 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) You will hear a click when the tabs are locked in the seat belt cover. Seat belt must be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available at your Toyota dealer. 2. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) -Seat...
... the tabs are wearing it. 48 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) You will hear a click when the tabs are locked in the seat belt cover. Seat belt must be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available at your Toyota dealer. 2. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) -Seat...
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...the vehicle for future use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. This ...properly latching the tab and buckle. D Remember that the extender provided for another person, or at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 49 in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward...
...the vehicle for future use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. Do not use . It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the buckle. This ...properly latching the tab and buckle. D Remember that the extender provided for another person, or at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 49 in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward...
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... This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 51 Consult your Toyota dealer. Once the front seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retractors remain locked. CAUTION Do not modify, remove...
... This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat belt pretensioner. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 51 Consult your Toyota dealer. Once the front seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retractors remain locked. CAUTION Do not modify, remove...
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...an accident that : In the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that was involved in addition to the primary safety protection provided by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The ...front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 52 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the front seat. D Either front seat belt ...
...an accident that : In the following cases, contact your seat belt properly. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that was involved in addition to the primary safety protection provided by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The ...front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. 52 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the front seat. D Either front seat belt ...
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D For instructions concerning the installation of the front passenger airbag can be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be installed on page 59 in this section. For instructions concerning the installation of a child... injured by the deploying airbags. Move seat fully back D Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on page 59 in this section. 56 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the vehicle and properly restrained....
D For instructions concerning the installation of the front passenger airbag can be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be installed on page 59 in this section. For instructions concerning the installation of a child... injured by the deploying airbags. Move seat fully back D Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on page 59 in this section. 56 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the vehicle and properly restrained....
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... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to follow these instructions can interfere with proper operation of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer about any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS airbag system in death or serious injury. NOTICE... Do not perform any repairs and modifications. Failure to the front end z Repairs made on while driving. 58 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to service the vehicle....
... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to follow these instructions can interfere with proper operation of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer about any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS airbag system in death or serious injury. NOTICE... Do not perform any repairs and modifications. Failure to the front end z Repairs made on while driving. 58 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to service the vehicle....
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... properly restrained, using the vehicle's seat belt. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. CAUTION D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D For effective protection in your Toyota dealer. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 59 In an accident, the child can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is scratched...
... properly restrained, using the vehicle's seat belt. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. CAUTION D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D For effective protection in your Toyota dealer. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 59 In an accident, the child can cause death or serious injury if a rear-facing child restraint system is scratched...
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in the buckle as the infant seat secure- 64 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. When the belt is fixed. 2. To hold ly. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Do not use the child...
in the buckle as the infant seat secure- 64 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. When the belt is fixed. 2. To hold ly. Contact your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Do not use the child...
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... the tab into the buckle taking care not to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. Contact your child from injury. in the buckle as this may prevent you from Aug. '02 Prod... shoulder portions of the belt tight. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision. 2003 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle.
... the tab into the buckle taking care not to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. Contact your child from injury. in the buckle as this may prevent you from Aug. '02 Prod... shoulder portions of the belt tight. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision. 2003 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle.
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Contact your child from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 71 To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. only) 2003 RAV4 from injury. Outside position Center position (U.S.A. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) -Using a top strap D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. 2.
Contact your child from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 71 To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. only) 2003 RAV4 from injury. Outside position Center position (U.S.A. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) -Using a top strap D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. 2.
