Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Off-Road Maintenance If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive offroad through deep sand, mud or water: • Brake lines and hoses • Brake...• Differential oil • Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser) • Engine air filter • Steering linkage and boots • Transfer case oil • Transmission fluid or oil • Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser) For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the ...
...Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Off-Road Maintenance If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive offroad through deep sand, mud or water: • Brake lines and hoses • Brake...• Differential oil • Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser) • Engine air filter • Steering linkage and boots • Transfer case oil • Transmission fluid or oil • Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser) For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the ...
Owners Manual
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...braking or braking on while you can start the vehicle again. If the anti- Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this light comes on slippery road surfaces. In this ...ABS" Warning Light The light comes on with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 97 A warning light turning on (and the brake system ...on while you are completely closed. (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light (four-wheel drive models) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is off the road...
...braking or braking on while you can start the vehicle again. If the anti- Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this light comes on slippery road surfaces. In this ...ABS" Warning Light The light comes on with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 97 A warning light turning on (and the brake system ...on while you are completely closed. (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light (four-wheel drive models) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is off the road...
Owners Manual
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... To turn the overdrive on for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Two-wheel drive models 108 km/h (67 mph) Four-wheel drive models 103 km/h (64 mph) 102 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Start the engine as follows: D Push the overdrive switch. The "O/D...on for smooth starting. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this section. (c) Normal driving 1. For ways to third gear. (b) Overdrive switch You can downshift the transmission as instructed in "How to or lower than ...
... To turn the overdrive on for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Two-wheel drive models 108 km/h (67 mph) Four-wheel drive models 103 km/h (64 mph) 102 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Start the engine as follows: D Push the overdrive switch. The "O/D...on for smooth starting. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this section. (c) Normal driving 1. For ways to third gear. (b) Overdrive switch You can downshift the transmission as instructed in "How to or lower than ...
Owners Manual
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...engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is moving. Two-wheel drive models "2" ...119 km/h (74 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) Four-wheel drive models "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...61 km/h (38 mph) 2003 RAV4 from overheating. NOTICE z Be careful not to spin or skid. Abrupt shifting...in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be enabled. Two-wheel drive models 52 km/h (32 mph) Four-wheel drive models 51 km/h (31 mph) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is engaged in first gear and automatically...
...engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is moving. Two-wheel drive models "2" ...119 km/h (74 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) Four-wheel drive models "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...61 km/h (38 mph) 2003 RAV4 from overheating. NOTICE z Be careful not to spin or skid. Abrupt shifting...in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) Backing up 1. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be enabled. Two-wheel drive models 52 km/h (32 mph) Four-wheel drive models 51 km/h (31 mph) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is engaged in first gear and automatically...
Owners Manual
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...gear 1 2 3 4 km/h 50 94 144 187 km/h 46 85 131 170 (mph) (31) (58) (89) (116) (mph) (29) (53) (81) (106) Good driving practice D If it is easy. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is needed when you observe the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or... slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 NOTICE Do not downshift if you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds ...
...gear 1 2 3 4 km/h 50 94 144 187 km/h 46 85 131 170 (mph) (31) (58) (89) (116) (mph) (29) (53) (81) (106) Good driving practice D If it is easy. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is needed when you observe the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or... slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 NOTICE Do not downshift if you should upshift or downshift at the following maximum allowable speeds ...
Owners Manual
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...-slip differential (four-wheel drive models) Your Toyota is equipped with one, you are also equipped with a limited-slip rear differential. Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the instrument panel 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 165 It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the...
...-slip differential (four-wheel drive models) Your Toyota is equipped with one, you are also equipped with a limited-slip rear differential. Your Toyota's identification- -Vehicle identification number NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the instrument panel 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 165 It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the...
Owners Manual
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After dinghy towing or at a speed higher than 320 km (200 miles). NOTICE Four-wheel drive models: To prevent the vehicle from being damaged, observe following in neutral. 2. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Make sure the ...sure to observe the following . '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Dinghy towing (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. z Do not tow the vehicle at the recommended distance limit, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 175 Please refer to your vehicle. 1....
After dinghy towing or at a speed higher than 320 km (200 miles). NOTICE Four-wheel drive models: To prevent the vehicle from being damaged, observe following in neutral. 2. CAUTION Dinghy towing requires special equipment and accessories. Make sure the ...sure to observe the following . '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Dinghy towing (with four wheels on the ground) from the front behind a motorhome. z Do not tow the vehicle at the recommended distance limit, let the engine idle for the recommended equipment. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 175 Please refer to your vehicle. 1....
Owners Manual
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..., etc.). For your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your safety and the safety of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on the proper use of others, you must not overload your vehicle. 176 2003 RAV4 from the rear. CAUTION ... vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. Toyota warranties do not apply to your vehicle or trailer. Two-wheel drive models 2468 kg (5441 lb.) Four-wheel drive models 2489 kg (5487 lb.) D The gross combination weight (sum NOTICE Do not...
..., etc.). For your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Ask your safety and the safety of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on the proper use of others, you must not overload your vehicle. 176 2003 RAV4 from the rear. CAUTION ... vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. Toyota warranties do not apply to your vehicle or trailer. Two-wheel drive models 2468 kg (5441 lb.) Four-wheel drive models 2489 kg (5487 lb.) D The gross combination weight (sum NOTICE Do not...
Owners Manual
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... other ways such as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 199 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) If your vehicle needs to forward...
... other ways such as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear Two-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive models 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 199 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) If your vehicle needs to forward...
Owners Manual
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...they are damaged, use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC" position and put the transmission in neutral. 200 2003 RAV4 from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in this page to the tow truck driver. The steering lock mechanism is ...may cause serious damage to the transmission. (b) Using flat bed truck Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the front wheels on the ground must be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to towing. Although most operators know the correct procedure, it ...
...they are damaged, use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the "ACC" position and put the transmission in neutral. 200 2003 RAV4 from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in this page to the tow truck driver. The steering lock mechanism is ...may cause serious damage to the transmission. (b) Using flat bed truck Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the front wheels on the ground must be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to towing. Although most operators know the correct procedure, it ...
Owners Manual
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Use extreme caution when towing vehicle. Rear (four-wheel drive models with sling type truck, either from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 201 If towing service is necessary, we recommend you to the emergency towing eyelets ... with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not tow with manual transmission and two-wheel drive models) 2003 RAV4 from the front or rear. This may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing is not available in an emergency, your vehicle...
Use extreme caution when towing vehicle. Rear (four-wheel drive models with sling type truck, either from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 201 If towing service is necessary, we recommend you to the emergency towing eyelets ... with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not tow with manual transmission and two-wheel drive models) 2003 RAV4 from the front or rear. This may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing is not available in an emergency, your vehicle...
Owners Manual
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'03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Positioning the jack ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts: D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: D Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" on page 244 in Section 7-3.) Tools: Front Rear (four-wheel drive models) D Screwdriver Rear (two-wheel drive models) 222 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)
'03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Positioning the jack ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts: D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: D Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in "Replacing light bulbs" on page 244 in Section 7-3.) Tools: Front Rear (four-wheel drive models) D Screwdriver Rear (two-wheel drive models) 222 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)
Owners Manual
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... wear indicator If you have tire damage such as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. 234 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Four-wheel drive models-When replacing tires, make sure all the tires are not sure, consult with a deflated tire. If you are ...the same brand. D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias-ply tires on your Toyota dealer. If you can damage a tire beyond ...
... wear indicator If you have tire damage such as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control. 234 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Four-wheel drive models-When replacing tires, make sure all the tires are not sure, consult with a deflated tire. If you are ...the same brand. D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias-ply tires on your Toyota dealer. If you can damage a tire beyond ...
Owners Manual
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...Toyota recommends that you have a flat tire" on page 189 in Section 4 for tire rotation may vary according to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) However, the most appropriate timing for tire change procedure. With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires D Four-wheel drive... replaced as a set. When a tire is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance wheels, or severe braking. 2003 RAV4 from the installed tires When rotating tires, check for tire change procedure. With a spare tire ...
...Toyota recommends that you have a flat tire" on page 189 in Section 4 for tire rotation may vary according to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) However, the most appropriate timing for tire change procedure. With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires D Four-wheel drive... replaced as a set. When a tire is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out-of-balance wheels, or severe braking. 2003 RAV4 from the installed tires When rotating tires, check for tire change procedure. With a spare tire ...
Owners Manual
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...rear tires, which could cause loss of vehicle control. Cross chain SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should store them before installing chains. 236 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) When storing removed tires, you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load... tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Side chain Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on your Toyota. Installing snow tires on all wheels. Mark the direction of control. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of snow tires.
...rear tires, which could cause loss of vehicle control. Cross chain SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should store them before installing chains. 236 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) When storing removed tires, you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load... tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Side chain Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on your Toyota. Installing snow tires on all wheels. Mark the direction of control. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of snow tires.
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... without warning. D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for a tubeless tire. Also, bent wheels which is not recommended as this dangerous handling resulting in loss of 238 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use an inner ...tube in death or serious injuries. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Replacement with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. Never use brands, ...
... without warning. D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for a tubeless tire. Also, bent wheels which is not recommended as this dangerous handling resulting in loss of 238 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use an inner ...tube in death or serious injuries. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Replacement with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. Never use brands, ...
Owners Manual
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... tire and half spare tire cover ∗4 : With full spare tire cover ∗5 : With over fender ∗6 : Two-wheel drive models ∗7 : Four-wheel drive models ∗8 : With roof rails ∗9 : With automatic transmission ∗10 : With manual transmission ∗1 : ∗2 : Overall length mm (in.) Overall width mm (in.) Overall ...;7, 10 (919)∗6, 9 (985)∗6, 10 Wheelbase Front tread Rear tread Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) kg (lb.) 254 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)
... tire and half spare tire cover ∗4 : With full spare tire cover ∗5 : With over fender ∗6 : Two-wheel drive models ∗7 : Four-wheel drive models ∗8 : With roof rails ∗9 : With automatic transmission ∗10 : With manual transmission ∗1 : ∗2 : Overall length mm (in.) Overall width mm (in.) Overall ...;7, 10 (919)∗6, 9 (985)∗6, 10 Wheelbase Front tread Rear tread Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) kg (lb.) 254 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)
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...Toyota vehicle. qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models 3.4 (3.6, 3.0) Oil type: Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90 Outside temperature With ethylene-glycol type coolant for further details. In order to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommend using "Toyota... Coolant" is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 256 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Please contact your Toyota dealer for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain...
...Toyota vehicle. qt.): Two-wheel drive models 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) Four-wheel drive models 3.4 (3.6, 3.0) Oil type: Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90 Outside temperature With ethylene-glycol type coolant for further details. In order to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommend using "Toyota... Coolant" is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 256 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) Please contact your Toyota dealer for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain...
Owners Manual
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... transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 257 When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV" (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to 3.5 (3.7, 3.0) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV Change automatic...wheel drive models) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to aid in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6-8 clicks Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play: Less than "Toyota...
... transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 257 When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV" (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to 3.5 (3.7, 3.0) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV Change automatic...wheel drive models) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to aid in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6-8 clicks Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel free play: Less than "Toyota...
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...housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity joints, front hub and bearings, seals and gaskets. Front-Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, ...seals and gaskets. Powertrain Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of any component listed in the next column and supplied by Toyota...
...housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity joints, front hub and bearings, seals and gaskets. Front-Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, ...seals and gaskets. Powertrain Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of any component listed in the next column and supplied by Toyota...