Owners Manual
Page 2
.... Each box contains safe operating instructions to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. 2008 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in the vehicle's glove box. Your ... satisfied driving in this vehicle. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you many years of RAV4 operations. Pay special attention to make changes at the time of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and ...
.... Each box contains safe operating instructions to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. 2008 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in the vehicle's glove box. Your ... satisfied driving in this vehicle. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you many years of RAV4 operations. Pay special attention to make changes at the time of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and ...
Owners Manual
Page 40
...new key with a built −in transponder chip. 2. Since the side doors can be careful not to cancel the system or start the engine. 12 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Your vehicle is supplied with the attendant. Sub key-This key will not work in every lock. Master keys-...These keys work in the vehicle. Your Toyota dealer will not be locked without engine immobilizer system) Keys (with two kinds of keys. 1. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is supplied ...
...new key with a built −in transponder chip. 2. Since the side doors can be careful not to cancel the system or start the engine. 12 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Your vehicle is supplied with the attendant. Sub key-This key will not work in every lock. Master keys-...These keys work in the vehicle. Your Toyota dealer will not be locked without engine immobilizer system) Keys (with two kinds of keys. 1. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is supplied ...
Owners Manual
Page 42
... storing it in a safe place such as on the plate. z Do not bend the key grip. 14 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood...
... storing it in a safe place such as on the plate. z Do not bend the key grip. 14 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood...
Owners Manual
Page 43
...transponder chip, your key number and master key. D The indicator light flashes inconsistently. For your Toyota dealer. NOTICE The engine immobilizer system is maintenance−free. The engine will go off. 15 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D The indicator light does not start only when the... electronic code in the chip corresponds to make for the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer to the registered ID code for...
...transponder chip, your key number and master key. D The indicator light flashes inconsistently. For your Toyota dealer. NOTICE The engine immobilizer system is maintenance−free. The engine will go off. 15 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D The indicator light does not start only when the... electronic code in the chip corresponds to make for the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer to the registered ID code for...
Owners Manual
Page 45
...protection against other objects or dropping it in U.S.A. For vehicles sold in water. If you lose your wireless remote control key, contact your Toyota dealer for the same vehicle. To replace the battery, see "-Replacing battery" on the dashboard. These limits are designed to Part 15 ...of the FCC Rules. However, there is subject to the following measures: 17 2008 RAV4 from a normal distance or the indicator on the key is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
...protection against other objects or dropping it in U.S.A. For vehicles sold in water. If you lose your wireless remote control key, contact your Toyota dealer for the same vehicle. To replace the battery, see "-Replacing battery" on the dashboard. These limits are designed to Part 15 ...of the FCC Rules. However, there is subject to the following measures: 17 2008 RAV4 from a normal distance or the indicator on the key is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on...
Owners Manual
Page 46
... connected. D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Locking operation D Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. 18 2008 RAV4 from that all the side doors and back door are locked simultaneously. To lock and unlock all...
... connected. D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Locking operation D Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. 18 2008 RAV4 from that all the side doors and back door are locked simultaneously. To lock and unlock all...
Owners Manual
Page 47
... locked again. You can also stop alarm midway, push any of the switch on the interior and personal lights. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights flash twice. The alarm switch... and the turn signal lights and turns on the key. If the lock or unlock switch is kept pressed in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to a single switch operation. This double switch operation to deter vehicle theft when you unlock all the side doors and back...
... locked again. You can also stop alarm midway, push any of the switch on the interior and personal lights. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights flash twice. The alarm switch... and the turn signal lights and turns on the key. If the lock or unlock switch is kept pressed in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to a single switch operation. This double switch operation to deter vehicle theft when you unlock all the side doors and back...
Owners Manual
Page 48
CAUTION Special care should be careful not to lose the components. the module from the key 20 2008 RAV4 from swallowing the removed battery or components. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Replacing battery For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. z...the cover using a flathead screwdriver wrapped with the same or equivalent type recommended by following these procedures: 1. Remove frame. Replace the battery by a Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to prevent small children from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) NOTICE z When replacing the battery, be ...
CAUTION Special care should be careful not to lose the components. the module from the key 20 2008 RAV4 from swallowing the removed battery or components. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Replacing battery For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. z...the cover using a flathead screwdriver wrapped with the same or equivalent type recommended by following these procedures: 1. Remove frame. Replace the battery by a Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to prevent small children from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) NOTICE z When replacing the battery, be ...
Owners Manual
Page 49
... the indicator light comes on. Open and remove the battery case cover using a coin. 4. If the key still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 21 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) z Close the battery case securely. Take out the discharged battery and put in a new battery with wet hands. z Be...
... the indicator light comes on. Open and remove the battery case cover using a coin. 4. If the key still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 21 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) z Close the battery case securely. Take out the discharged battery and put in a new battery with wet hands. z Be...
Owners Manual
Page 50
... locked if you leave the key in the rear seat of the doors while driving. The doors will be placed in the engine switch. 22 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When the driver's door is unlocked using the key, the illuminated entry system will open and an accident may ...occur. To lock: Push the knob forward. Toyota strongly recommends that all the side doors and back door simultaneously. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.
... locked if you leave the key in the rear seat of the doors while driving. The doors will be placed in the engine switch. 22 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When the driver's door is unlocked using the key, the illuminated entry system will open and an accident may ...occur. To lock: Push the knob forward. Toyota strongly recommends that all the side doors and back door simultaneously. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.
Owners Manual
Page 53
... the power window: 1. D The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed. 25 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Push down the switch. Window lock switch CAUTION OPERATING WINDOWS THE PASSENGERS' D Never try jamming any part... of your Toyota dealer. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If the power window does not operate automatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly, you...
... the power window: 1. D The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed. 25 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Push down the switch. Window lock switch CAUTION OPERATING WINDOWS THE PASSENGERS' D Never try jamming any part... of your Toyota dealer. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If the power window does not operate automatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly, you...
Owners Manual
Page 57
.... D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. The removed cap can be hanged on . Make sure the cap is suddenly removed. 29 2008 RAV4 from the cap after driving several times. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. The... after closure, however this does not cause any problems. If the cap is not unusual to fully close it . The cap returns slightly when your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until one click is heard, in order to hear a slight swoosh...
.... D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. The removed cap can be hanged on . Make sure the cap is suddenly removed. 29 2008 RAV4 from the cap after driving several times. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. The... after closure, however this does not cause any problems. If the cap is not unusual to fully close it . The cap returns slightly when your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until one click is heard, in order to hear a slight swoosh...
Owners Manual
Page 58
... to drive with the moon roof partway 50 mm (2.0 in the event of an accident. The sun shade can be opened position. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. The sun shade will open fully. To close automatically. To open and stop partway 50 mm (2.0 in the "ON" position... switch on the "SLIDE OPEN" side. The roof will fully close : Push the switch on either the "SLIDE OPEN" or "TILT UP" side briefly. 30 2008 RAV4 from the fully opened together with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you push the "SLIDE OPEN" side again, the...
... to drive with the moon roof partway 50 mm (2.0 in the event of an accident. The sun shade can be opened position. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. The sun shade will open fully. To close automatically. To open and stop partway 50 mm (2.0 in the "ON" position... switch on the "SLIDE OPEN" side. The roof will fully close : Push the switch on either the "SLIDE OPEN" or "TILT UP" side briefly. 30 2008 RAV4 from the fully opened together with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you push the "SLIDE OPEN" side again, the...
Owners Manual
Page 59
... until the moon roof tilts up, tilts down automatically. If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it is safe to do so. 31 2008 RAV4 from the roof opening . To tilt up or down , slides open the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the "TILT UP... slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the "SLIDE OPEN" side. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it checked by your Toyota dealer. To open and then closes automatically. CAUTION To avoid death or serious personal injury, you should normalize the moon roof.
... until the moon roof tilts up, tilts down automatically. If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it is safe to do so. 31 2008 RAV4 from the roof opening . To tilt up or down , slides open the moon roof slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the "TILT UP... slightly, quickly push and release the switch on the "SLIDE OPEN" side. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it checked by your Toyota dealer. To open and then closes automatically. CAUTION To avoid death or serious personal injury, you should normalize the moon roof.
Owners Manual
Page 81
... persons, sick persons or persons with physical disabilities D Persons who have sensitive skin D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which cover the seat. 53 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, turn the switch off when the engine is too large for people of injury in the front seat. If a child must be... restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat and must sit in the...
... persons, sick persons or persons with physical disabilities D Persons who have sensitive skin D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which cover the seat. 53 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, turn the switch off when the engine is too large for people of injury in the front seat. If a child must be... restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat and must sit in the...
Owners Manual
Page 82
... child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Holding a child in your doctor for only one person at a time. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Check for two or more likely to the abdomen or your lap. Also, do not get caught or pinched... the vehicle is reclined, the greater the risk of death or serious injury. Damaged parts should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. 54 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) In the event of a frontal collision, the more than needed. Injured person. When using the seat belts, observe...
... child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Holding a child in your doctor for only one person at a time. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Check for two or more likely to the abdomen or your lap. Also, do not get caught or pinched... the vehicle is reclined, the greater the risk of death or serious injury. Damaged parts should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. 54 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) In the event of a frontal collision, the more than needed. Injured person. When using the seat belts, observe...
Owners Manual
Page 83
... seat position. Position the lap belt as low as needed and sit straight and well back in the seat. This feature is used to your Toyota dealer. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Fastening front and rear seat belts When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly... lock the belt during a sudden stop or on hips as possible Adjust the seat as on your child from death or serious injury. 55 2008 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "...
... seat position. Position the lap belt as low as needed and sit straight and well back in the seat. This feature is used to your Toyota dealer. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Fastening front and rear seat belts When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly... lock the belt during a sudden stop or on hips as possible Adjust the seat as on your child from death or serious injury. 55 2008 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "...
Owners Manual
Page 88
...provided for you use the seat belt extender while the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is available from your local Toyota dealer to wear for another person, or at your Toyota dealer. Be sure to wear the seat belt without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in case of ...the seat belt extender after making sure the "AIR BAG ON" indicator light is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 60 2008 RAV4 from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. D Remember that the driver wears the seat belt even if not wearing it. Additional ...
...provided for you use the seat belt extender while the "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is available from your local Toyota dealer to wear for another person, or at your Toyota dealer. Be sure to wear the seat belt without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in case of ...the seat belt extender after making sure the "AIR BAG ON" indicator light is available at a different seating position than the one originally intended. 60 2008 RAV4 from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. D Remember that the driver wears the seat belt even if not wearing it. Additional ...
Owners Manual
Page 89
...and buckle are locked and that the "PRESS" signs on the front passenger side is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. in the vehicle for future use. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the... D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from death or serious injury. 61 2008 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure To connect the extender to the child or other passengers in...
...and buckle are locked and that the "PRESS" signs on the front passenger side is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. in the vehicle for future use. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the... D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your child from death or serious injury. 61 2008 RAV4 from properly latching the tab and buckle. CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure To connect the extender to the child or other passengers in...
Owners Manual
Page 471
... that this manual are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of your vehicle very well and is not a Toyota dealer near you may find some explanations for further information. i 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When it thoroughly and have all equipment, including options. The next owner will provide quality...
... that this manual are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of your vehicle very well and is not a Toyota dealer near you may find some explanations for further information. i 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When it thoroughly and have all equipment, including options. The next owner will provide quality...