Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...performance and are particularly subject to wear and some benefits of your vehicle, don't settle for more efficient conbustion and better fuel economy. Genuine Toyota Wiper Inserts • Cut to move freely within the calipers for a proper and secure fit. • Constructed of your...engine. not synthetic - Do-It-Yourself Products When it's time to replace key wear items on fuel economy and overall engine performance. 10 Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support Genuine Toyota Platinum and Iridium Spark Plugs * • Designed to exact factory specifications. The wrong plugs can ...
...performance and are particularly subject to wear and some benefits of your vehicle, don't settle for more efficient conbustion and better fuel economy. Genuine Toyota Wiper Inserts • Cut to move freely within the calipers for a proper and secure fit. • Constructed of your...engine. not synthetic - Do-It-Yourself Products When it's time to replace key wear items on fuel economy and overall engine performance. 10 Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support Genuine Toyota Platinum and Iridium Spark Plugs * • Designed to exact factory specifications. The wrong plugs can ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... blend to ensure superior performance, reliability and fuel economy. And because it helps extend the life of water-pump seals. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil Your Toyota's engine features highly advanced technology to maximize the benefits of this technology. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil is the same high-quality, ...care possible, inside and out. It provides maximum protection and durability without the use with non-metallic materials, it 's compatible with Toyota vehicles, so you can be confident you're giving your vehicle's appearance, you'll find everything from fabric spot remover and glass...
... blend to ensure superior performance, reliability and fuel economy. And because it helps extend the life of water-pump seals. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil Your Toyota's engine features highly advanced technology to maximize the benefits of this technology. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil is the same high-quality, ...care possible, inside and out. It provides maximum protection and durability without the use with non-metallic materials, it 's compatible with Toyota vehicles, so you can be confident you're giving your vehicle's appearance, you'll find everything from fabric spot remover and glass...
Owners Manual
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...speed or stopping after high speed driving. D Idling for a long period with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. See "If your vehicle overheats" on a hot day. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Use it while driving ... time each trip. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 91 D Towing a trailer. z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. Remember, in Section 4....
...speed or stopping after high speed driving. D Idling for a long period with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. See "If your vehicle overheats" on a hot day. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Use it while driving ... time each trip. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Tachometer Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as this may cause severe engine damage. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 91 D Towing a trailer. z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. Remember, in Section 4....
Owners Manual
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..., the transmission will not shift into the "2" position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. 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) The transmission must be enabled. Always turn the overdrive on...
..., the transmission will not shift into the "2" position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. 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) The transmission must be enabled. Always turn the overdrive on...
Owners Manual
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Make sure you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 Downshift to shift into reverse. D When towing a trailer, in order to spin or skid. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)... speeds To get on a slippery surface. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds.
Make sure you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 105 Downshift to shift into reverse. D When towing a trailer, in order to spin or skid. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)... speeds To get on a slippery surface. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Four-wheel drive models NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds.
Owners Manual
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... future economy and long life of your vehicle is preferred. D When driving off -road vehicle) can tip over sideways much more sensitive to side winds than forward or backward. You are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2003 RAV4 from... Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 155 D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. Drive gently and avoid high speeds. D Do not drive slowly with leaded gas...
... future economy and long life of your vehicle is preferred. D When driving off -road vehicle) can tip over sideways much more sensitive to side winds than forward or backward. You are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2003 RAV4 from... Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 155 D Avoid racing the engine. D Try to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. Drive gently and avoid high speeds. D Do not drive slowly with leaded gas...
Owners Manual
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...secured in place. D Never allow anyone to keep the vehicle balanced. Be sure all items are not replaced when necessary. D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on the luggage cover. D Do not drive with their seats with objects left on top of the vehicle. ...in a safe place. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as possible helps maintain balance. Otherwise, they may interfere with the driver's field of sudden braking or a collision. 164 2003 RAV4 from sliding forward during braking. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Brake pad ...
...secured in place. D Never allow anyone to keep the vehicle balanced. Be sure all items are not replaced when necessary. D For better fuel economy, do not stack anything on the luggage cover. D Do not drive with their seats with objects left on top of the vehicle. ...in a safe place. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your Toyota dealer as soon as possible helps maintain balance. Otherwise, they may interfere with the driver's field of sudden braking or a collision. 164 2003 RAV4 from sliding forward during braking. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Brake pad ...
Owners Manual
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...still do so can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. Remember, if you much better control. This may overheat and not work safely, pull to the tires and/or wheels. Failure to do not work properly. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 171 CAUTION D Before ...released and the parking brake reminder light is running. Otherwise the impact could cause severe damage to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)...
...still do so can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. Remember, if you much better control. This may overheat and not work safely, pull to the tires and/or wheels. Failure to do not work properly. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 171 CAUTION D Before ...released and the parking brake reminder light is running. Otherwise the impact could cause severe damage to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)...
Owners Manual
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... for commercial purposes. of your vehicle. 176 2003 RAV4 from the rear. Toyota warranties do not apply to your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. For your safety and ....) D The gross combination weight (sum NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle or trailer. Your safety and satisfaction depend on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle.
... for commercial purposes. of your vehicle. 176 2003 RAV4 from the rear. Toyota warranties do not apply to your vehicle weight plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed the following. For your safety and ....) D The gross combination weight (sum NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle or trailer. Your safety and satisfaction depend on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle.
Owners Manual
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.... Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Stop-and-go driving D Do not carry unneeded weight in reduced braking efficiency. Improving fuel economy is running smoothly, begin driving-but gently. See page 233 in Section 7-2 for the road on which you will reduce the...Keep your speed, you are some specific tips on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. Remember, however, that on page 101 in traffic, it easy. Do not make your vehicle last longer D Slow down on fuel consumption. 2003 RAV4 from other vehicles to save money on your vehicle last longer, too. ...
.... Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Stop-and-go driving D Do not carry unneeded weight in reduced braking efficiency. Improving fuel economy is running smoothly, begin driving-but gently. See page 233 in Section 7-2 for the road on which you will reduce the...Keep your speed, you are some specific tips on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption. Remember, however, that on page 101 in traffic, it easy. Do not make your vehicle last longer D Slow down on fuel consumption. 2003 RAV4 from other vehicles to save money on your vehicle last longer, too. ...
Owners Manual
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... that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to coast down on rough roads. CAUTION Never turn , wastes fuel. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is running . '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) D Keep the front wheels in...on the engine, which, in turn off the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) 182 2003 RAV4 from mud, etc. D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy.
... that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to coast down on rough roads. CAUTION Never turn , wastes fuel. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is running . '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) D Keep the front wheels in...on the engine, which, in turn off the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) 182 2003 RAV4 from mud, etc. D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy.
Owners Manual
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... cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in your Toyota vehicle. However, it should be used. API service symbol Outside temperature ILSAC certification mark 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 227 Use Toyota approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and...
... cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in your Toyota vehicle. However, it should be used. API service symbol Outside temperature ILSAC certification mark 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 227 Use Toyota approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and...
Owners Manual
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... Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. By reducing your speed, you will also reduce wear on your vehicle last longer, too Improving fuel economy is not designed for instructions. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion. smoothly. wastes power... 8-2 for trailer towing. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the traction motor, causing greater electric power consumption. Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your tires inflated at the correct pressure. slowing down. Keep a proper distance from mud, etc....
... Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. By reducing your speed, you will also reduce wear on your vehicle last longer, too Improving fuel economy is not designed for instructions. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion. smoothly. wastes power... 8-2 for trailer towing. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the traction motor, causing greater electric power consumption. Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your tires inflated at the correct pressure. slowing down. Keep a proper distance from mud, etc....
Owners Manual
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... other service information. -Required tools and spare tire The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of the tools and their storage locations. Tool bag (Left side) CAUTION 1. Do not use of the jack, each...
... other service information. -Required tools and spare tire The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of the tools and their storage locations. Tool bag (Left side) CAUTION 1. Do not use of the jack, each...