Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... inspection of Maintenance Items Drive Belts Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Engine Air Filter Replace at specified intervals. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Start the engine and listen carefully for any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack... the grease. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Visually inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Engine Coolant Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. A qualified technician...
... inspection of Maintenance Items Drive Belts Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Engine Air Filter Replace at specified intervals. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Start the engine and listen carefully for any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack... the grease. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Visually inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Engine Coolant Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type coolant. A qualified technician...
Owners Manual
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... way to activate the anti-lock brake system. check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 161 CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. If the engine should fail, the other will result in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and... hear a noise. Do not pump the brake in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but no more firmly. You may come on a rainy day tends to press the ABS brake pedal: When...
... way to activate the anti-lock brake system. check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 161 CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. If the engine should fail, the other will result in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and... hear a noise. Do not pump the brake in the engine compartment for one or two stops-but no more firmly. You may come on a rainy day tends to press the ABS brake pedal: When...
Owners Manual
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... temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. If your vehicle overheats If your vehicle will be much harder than usual. Turn off the air conditioning if it is not,... (manual) and apply the parking brake. If there are hot. Turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 188 2003 RAV4 from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. CAUTION CAUTION To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from Aug...
... temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. If your vehicle overheats If your vehicle will be much harder than usual. Turn off the air conditioning if it is not,... (manual) and apply the parking brake. If there are hot. Turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Call a Toyota dealer for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 188 2003 RAV4 from the moving fan and engine drive belts. 4. CAUTION CAUTION To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and clothing away from Aug...
Owners Manual
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...if you smell fuel fumes or notice any unusual noise, smell or vibration, you are a skilled do -it -yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are missing, and check the nuts for cuts, damage or excessive wear. Doors and engine hood Check that any problem you notice be ... below should be brought to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) See page 235 in Section 7-2 for additional information. 2003 RAV4 from opening when the primary latch is recommended that all doors and back door operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. In addition to time...
...if you smell fuel fumes or notice any unusual noise, smell or vibration, you are a skilled do -it -yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are missing, and check the nuts for cuts, damage or excessive wear. Doors and engine hood Check that any problem you notice be ... below should be brought to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) See page 235 in Section 7-2 for additional information. 2003 RAV4 from opening when the primary latch is recommended that all doors and back door operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. In addition to time...
Owners Manual
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...the tank. Steering wheel Check that the brakes do not pull to time, e.g. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid...7-2 for proper and smooth operation. Brake pedal Check the pedal for additional information. 214 2003 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. For folding-up rear seatbacks, check that the..., or insects. See page 228 in steering condition, such as hard steering or strange noise. Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that your vehicle is ...
...the tank. Steering wheel Check that the brakes do not pull to time, e.g. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid...7-2 for proper and smooth operation. Brake pedal Check the pedal for additional information. 214 2003 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. For folding-up rear seatbacks, check that the..., or insects. See page 228 in steering condition, such as hard steering or strange noise. Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that your vehicle is ...
Owners Manual
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... stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 2003 RAV4 from the air conditioning after use is correct. It could result in Section 2.) Be on the fluid temperature....needed. pedal almost touches floor; You do not have the cause located and corrected immediately. (See "Engine exhaust cautions" on a level road D Strange noises related to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Power steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir. vehicle pulls ...
... stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 2003 RAV4 from the air conditioning after use is correct. It could result in Section 2.) Be on the fluid temperature....needed. pedal almost touches floor; You do not have the cause located and corrected immediately. (See "Engine exhaust cautions" on a level road D Strange noises related to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Power steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir. vehicle pulls ...
Owners Manual
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... D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent See page 228 in Section 7-2 for details about engine oil selection. z Do not drive with same amperage rating as original 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 221 Tools: D Rag or paper...SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 226 in Section 7-2 for details about coolant type selection. z Use only spark plugs of performance or radio noise. z Be careful not to fall through the spark plug holes. '...
... D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent See page 228 in Section 7-2 for details about engine oil selection. z Do not drive with same amperage rating as original 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 221 Tools: D Rag or paper...SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools: D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 226 in Section 7-2 for details about coolant type selection. z Use only spark plugs of performance or radio noise. z Be careful not to fall through the spark plug holes. '...
Owners Manual
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turer. Normal Normal Wear Wear and and Tear Tear Noise, conditions and and other other environmental conditions Maintenance Maintenance Expense Expense Normal Normal maintenance maintenance services services such such as: as: Engine tune-ups • Engine tune-ups • Water contamination • • ...WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting directly or indirectly from any of non-Genuine Toyota Accessories Tires Tires Tires are are covered covered by by a a separate separate warranty warranty provided provided by by normal ...
turer. Normal Normal Wear Wear and and Tear Tear Noise, conditions and and other other environmental conditions Maintenance Maintenance Expense Expense Normal Normal maintenance maintenance services services such such as: as: Engine tune-ups • Engine tune-ups • Water contamination • • ...WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting directly or indirectly from any of non-Genuine Toyota Accessories Tires Tires Tires are are covered covered by by a a separate separate warranty warranty provided provided by by normal ...
Owners Manual
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.... turer. Normal Normal Wear Wear and and Tear Tear Noise, conditions and and other other environmental conditions Maintenance Maintenance Expense Expense Normal Normal maintenance maintenance services services such such as: as: Engine tune-ups • Engine tune-ups • Water contamination • • ...of worn wiper blades, • brake pads/linings pads/linings and and clutch clutch linings linings • Replacement of non-Genuine Toyota Accessories Tires Tires Tires are are covered covered by by a a separate separate warranty warranty provided provided by by normal wear and...
.... turer. Normal Normal Wear Wear and and Tear Tear Noise, conditions and and other other environmental conditions Maintenance Maintenance Expense Expense Normal Normal maintenance maintenance services services such such as: as: Engine tune-ups • Engine tune-ups • Water contamination • • ...of worn wiper blades, • brake pads/linings pads/linings and and clutch clutch linings linings • Replacement of non-Genuine Toyota Accessories Tires Tires Tires are are covered covered by by a a separate separate warranty warranty provided provided by by normal wear and...