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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...Door Warning Light This light remains on until the light goes off after a few seconds. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the light goes off the road. A warning light turning on briefly during a sudden braking or braking on ...wheel drive models) This light warns that the wheels could lock up the tank as soon as possible to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light does not come on earlier than usual. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission. 2003 RAV4...
...Door Warning Light This light remains on until the light goes off after a few seconds. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the light goes off the road. A warning light turning on briefly during a sudden braking or braking on ...wheel drive models) This light warns that the wheels could lock up the tank as soon as possible to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light does not come on earlier than usual. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission. 2003 RAV4...
Owners Manual
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... overdrive switch, engine braking will be in "P" or "N". 2. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should go off. 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) When the lever is in "How to "D". The "O/D OFF" indicator light ... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 106 in Section 3. To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. Always drive your foot on for smooth starting. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this section. (c) Normal...
... overdrive switch, engine braking will be in "P" or "N". 2. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should go off. 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) When the lever is in "How to "D". The "O/D OFF" indicator light ... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 106 in Section 3. To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. Always drive your foot on for smooth starting. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this section. (c) Normal...
Owners Manual
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...vehicle speed drops down with the lever in motion as described previously. 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. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift ..., and maximum engine braking will start the vehicle in "D". NOTICE z Be careful not to the "R" position. 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 not cancelled. With the selector...
...vehicle speed drops down with the lever in motion as described previously. 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. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift ..., and maximum engine braking will start the vehicle in "D". NOTICE z Be careful not to the "R" position. 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 not cancelled. With the selector...
Owners Manual
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... the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 to to to to the appropriate gear if acceleration is easy. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is difficult to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use fifth gear. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late... is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is needed when you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a highway or to spin or skid.
... the following speeds: 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 to to to to the appropriate gear if acceleration is easy. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is difficult to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use fifth gear. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late... is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is needed when you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a highway or to spin or skid.
Owners Manual
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... tire of the instrument panel 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 165 Under the right front seat CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on your Toyota because damage to the other drive axle. If one rear wheel begins to spin, the...
... tire of the instrument panel 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 165 Under the right front seat CAUTION Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on your Toyota because damage to the other drive axle. If one rear wheel begins to spin, the...
Owners Manual
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... observe the following . NOTICE Four-wheel drive models: To prevent the vehicle from the front behind a motorhome. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet. z Do not tow the vehicle for the recommended equipment. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (...OM42517U) 175 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Dinghy towing (with four wheels on the ground) from being damaged, observe following in neutral. 2. NOTICE To avoid the locking of...
... observe the following . NOTICE Four-wheel drive models: To prevent the vehicle from the front behind a motorhome. Make sure the audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet. z Do not tow the vehicle for the recommended equipment. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (...OM42517U) 175 '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Dinghy towing (with four wheels on the ground) from being damaged, observe following in neutral. 2. NOTICE To avoid the locking of...
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.... '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 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 tow your safety and the safety of others, you must not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving... the limits. of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. This may cause serious damage to...load) must not overload your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Toyota warranties do not apply to your...
.... '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 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 tow your safety and the safety of others, you must not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving... the limits. of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. This may cause serious damage to...load) must not overload your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Toyota warranties do not apply to your...
Owners Manual
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...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 z Do not race the ...engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission...
...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 z Do not race the ...engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission...
Owners Manual
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... the transmission. (b) Using flat bed truck Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the front wheels on the ground must be damaged during towing. If 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...
... the transmission. (b) Using flat bed truck Four-wheel drive models- (a) Towing with the front wheels on the ground must be damaged during towing. If 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...
Owners Manual
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... 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 may cause body damage. Use extreme caution when towing vehicle. Rear (four-wheel drive models with sling type truck, either from Aug...Towing with sling type truck All models- (c) Towing with sling type truck Front Rear (four-wheel drive models with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not tow with manual transmission and two-wheel drive models) 2003 RAV4 from the front or rear. If towing service is necessary, we recommend you to the ...
... 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 may cause body damage. Use extreme caution when towing vehicle. Rear (four-wheel drive models with sling type truck, either from Aug...Towing with sling type truck All models- (c) Towing with sling type truck Front Rear (four-wheel drive models with automatic transmission) NOTICE Do not tow with manual transmission and two-wheel drive models) 2003 RAV4 from the front or rear. If towing service is necessary, we recommend you to the ...
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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...obvious. D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias-ply tires on your vehicle, as the originally installed tires, with your Toyota dealer. Four-wheel drive models-When replacing tires, make sure all the tires are not sure, consult with the same or greater load capacity. The tires ... or location of a cut or other size or type of control. 234 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) If an air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving with the same or greater load capacity. Driving even a short distance can see the indicators in tread wear indicators to 1.6...
...obvious. D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias-ply tires on your vehicle, as the originally installed tires, with your Toyota dealer. Four-wheel drive models-When replacing tires, make sure all the tires are not sure, consult with the same or greater load capacity. The tires ... or location of a cut or other size or type of control. 234 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) If an air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving with the same or greater load capacity. Driving even a short distance can see the indicators in tread wear indicators to 1.6...
Owners Manual
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... wheel type as the installed tires D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use and should therefore be replaced with regular use tires of different brands, sizes, construction or tread patterns, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in Section 4 for uneven wear and damage. Toyota ...tire life. See "If you have a flat tire" on page 189 in loss of -balance wheels, or severe braking. 2003 RAV4 from the installed tires When rotating tires, check for tire change procedure. Wheels can get out of balance with a new one. With a spare tire of control. '03 ...
... wheel type as the installed tires D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use and should therefore be replaced with regular use tires of different brands, sizes, construction or tread patterns, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in Section 4 for uneven wear and damage. Toyota ...tire life. See "If you have a flat tire" on page 189 in loss of -balance wheels, or severe braking. 2003 RAV4 from the installed tires When rotating tires, check for tire change procedure. Wheels can get out of balance with a new one. With a spare tire of control. '03 ...
Owners Manual
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... without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Installing snow tires on your Toyota. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of vehicle control. Otherwise, an...chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check them before installing chains. 236 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) When storing removed tires, you need snow tires, select ...03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use snow tires of different brands, sizes, construction or tread patterns, as this may...
... without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Installing snow tires on your Toyota. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of vehicle control. Otherwise, an...chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check them before installing chains. 236 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) When storing removed tires, you need snow tires, select ...03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use snow tires of different brands, sizes, construction or tread patterns, as this may...
Owners Manual
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... control. D Do not use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. wheels of different and types, as this dangerous handling resulting in loss of 238 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D As with used . D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use an inner ...tube in death or serious injuries. CAUTION Observe the following instructions. Also, bent wheels which is not recommended as they may cause...
... control. D Do not use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. wheels of different and types, as this dangerous handling resulting in loss of 238 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) D As with used . D Four-wheel drive models: Do not use an inner ...tube in death or serious injuries. CAUTION Observe the following instructions. Also, bent wheels which is not recommended as they may cause...
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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... with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 256 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer for further details. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. BATTERY Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F): ... Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. Please contact your 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...
... with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 256 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer for further details. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. BATTERY Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F): ... Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. Please contact your 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...
Owners Manual
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... or 80W-90 REAR DIFFERENTIAL (four-wheel drive models) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. 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 ...transmission fluid only as necessary. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 257 TRANSFER (four-wheel drive models...
... or 80W-90 REAR DIFFERENTIAL (four-wheel drive models) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. 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 ...transmission fluid only as necessary. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 257 TRANSFER (four-wheel drive models...
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..., with the exception of any component listed in the next column and supplied by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 11-12. Front-Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals... and gaskets. Coverage is for 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Rear-Wheel-Drive System Axle housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets. Transmission and Transaxle Case and all internal parts, torque ...
..., with the exception of any component listed in the next column and supplied by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 11-12. Front-Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals... and gaskets. Coverage is for 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Rear-Wheel-Drive System Axle housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets. Transmission and Transaxle Case and all internal parts, torque ...