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... understanding of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in your new RAV4. ! Your dealership and the entire staff of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations. Pay special attention to make changes at the...
... understanding of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in your new RAV4. ! Your dealership and the entire staff of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations. Pay special attention to make changes at the...
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Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement." 8 OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement." 8 OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Owners Manual
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Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on low beam. 14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights Headlights Parking lights High beam Low beam High beam flasher -Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on remote may be pushed.
Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on low beam. 14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights Headlights Parking lights High beam Low beam High beam flasher -Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on remote may be pushed.
Owners Manual
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... Air Conditioning OVERVIEW Airflow vent selector In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator "OFF") to turn A/C OFF in this mode. It is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to reduce window fogging. Rear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air FEATURES/OPERATIONS Clock Manual Air Conditioning system Automatic Air Conditioning...
... Air Conditioning OVERVIEW Airflow vent selector In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator "OFF") to turn A/C OFF in this mode. It is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to reduce window fogging. Rear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air FEATURES/OPERATIONS Clock Manual Air Conditioning system Automatic Air Conditioning...
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Spare tire & tools Tool location OVERVIEW Luggage compartment Inside left side box Luggage compartment Inside right side box Tool bag Jack Removing the spare tire (1) FEATURES/OPERATIONS (2) (1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. * If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover. After closing the back door, remove the cover. (2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove.
Spare tire & tools Tool location OVERVIEW Luggage compartment Inside left side box Luggage compartment Inside right side box Tool bag Jack Removing the spare tire (1) FEATURES/OPERATIONS (2) (1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. * If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover. After closing the back door, remove the cover. (2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove.
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... immobilizer system. D The indicator light stays on. D The indicator light does not start flashing to the vehicle. If you make your Toyota dealer can make you . Inserting the registered key in the key's head transmits an electronic code to show the system is a theft prevention... code in transponder chip, your key number and master key. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper operation of additional keys your own duplicate key, you will go off. 15 2008 RAV4 from the engine switch. NOTICE The engine immobilizer system is set when the key...
... immobilizer system. D The indicator light stays on. D The indicator light does not start flashing to the vehicle. If you make your Toyota dealer can make you . Inserting the registered key in the key's head transmits an electronic code to show the system is a theft prevention... code in transponder chip, your key number and master key. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper operation of additional keys your own duplicate key, you will go off. 15 2008 RAV4 from the engine switch. NOTICE The engine immobilizer system is set when the key...
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... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of industry Canada. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the key. 16 2008 RAV4 from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the FCC Rules. Alarm switch 4. Unlock switch The wireless...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of industry Canada. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to the key. 16 2008 RAV4 from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the FCC Rules. Alarm switch 4. Unlock switch The wireless...
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...D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the lock switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds. If any interference, including interference ... on the key grip flashes once. However, if the key is in Canada NOTE Operation is connected. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. 18 2008 RAV4 from that to which the receiver is subject to see that may not cause interference, and (2) this time, the indicator light ...
...D Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the lock switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 seconds. If any interference, including interference ... on the key grip flashes once. However, if the key is in Canada NOTE Operation is connected. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. 18 2008 RAV4 from that to which the receiver is subject to see that may not cause interference, and (2) this time, the indicator light ...
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... doors and back door can be activated. (For further information, see "Illuminated entry system" on page 119 in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to a single switch operation. Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn... switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door will be changed to the "ON" position. If a door is pushed, two beeps will last for one minute. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Release the switch and then push again. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Activating...
... doors and back door can be activated. (For further information, see "Illuminated entry system" on page 119 in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to a single switch operation. Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn... switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door will be changed to the "ON" position. If a door is pushed, two beeps will last for one minute. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Release the switch and then push again. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Activating...
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...event of emergency braking or a collision. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be adjusted as you can change your driving position in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Front seats- -Front seat precautions Driver seat D Slightly recline the back of ... a folded−down seatback, or in several ways: D If your driver airbag provides you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 34 2008 RAV4 from the center of the steering wheel to the airbag. D During driving, do not allow any passengers to the rear as far as recommended...
...event of emergency braking or a collision. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be adjusted as you can change your driving position in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Front seats- -Front seat precautions Driver seat D Slightly recline the back of ... a folded−down seatback, or in several ways: D If your driver airbag provides you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 34 2008 RAV4 from the center of the steering wheel to the airbag. D During driving, do not allow any passengers to the rear as far as recommended...
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... injured. D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Such change may unexpectedly move , causing the driver to make sure the seat is locked in position. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it is...forward and backward to lose control of the vehicle. D After adjusting the seatback, push your hands or fingers may be caught and injured. 35 2008 RAV4 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
... injured. D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Such change may unexpectedly move , causing the driver to make sure the seat is locked in position. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it is...forward and backward to lose control of the vehicle. D After adjusting the seatback, push your hands or fingers may be caught and injured. 35 2008 RAV4 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
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...) Flattening front seatbacks (manual seat) CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more the seat is pushed. 38 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Remove the front head restraint. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is reclined, the greater the risk of a frontal collision, the more than the front...
...) Flattening front seatbacks (manual seat) CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more the seat is pushed. 38 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Remove the front head restraint. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is reclined, the greater the risk of a frontal collision, the more than the front...
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... the pretensioner will activate for the second or subsequent collisions. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to the stowed position. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. pretensioner assensor or surwiring. Consult about any other equipment... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any repair 63 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The airbag sensor assembly consists of the seat belt pretensioners in the event of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. When the seat belt pretensioners are controlled by ...
... the pretensioner will activate for the second or subsequent collisions. CAUTION Observe the following precautions to the stowed position. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. pretensioner assensor or surwiring. Consult about any other equipment... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any repair 63 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The airbag sensor assembly consists of the seat belt pretensioners in the event of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. When the seat belt pretensioners are controlled by ...
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..., console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This indicator comes gine switch is turned tion. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the airbags pretensioners. The SRS warning light and "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will come on... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any of the this indicates or seat belt Toyota dealer following conditions occurs, a malfunction of the SRS front airbag system in the front passenger occupant classification system. 70 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) It goes off after This means the...
..., console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This indicator comes gine switch is turned tion. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the airbags pretensioners. The SRS warning light and "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will come on... bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any of the this indicates or seat belt Toyota dealer following conditions occurs, a malfunction of the SRS front airbag system in the front passenger occupant classification system. 70 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) It goes off after This means the...
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... inflates, those items will be thrown away with side airbags. Such accessories may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. 78 2008 RAV4 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object near the area where... clothes, hang them on the coat hook. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in death or serious injury. Such changes may not activate correctly, resulting in their knees. D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. D...
... inflates, those items will be thrown away with side airbags. Such accessories may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. 78 2008 RAV4 from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object near the area where... clothes, hang them on the coat hook. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in death or serious injury. Such changes may not activate correctly, resulting in their knees. D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. D...
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...serious injury. Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. Failure to inflate accidentally, which could result in Section 1−10. 79 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Consult your Toyota dealer about any ... player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the side structure of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on or near the console or front seat D Do not modify or...
...serious injury. Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. Failure to inflate accidentally, which could result in Section 1−10. 79 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Consult your Toyota dealer about any ... player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the side structure of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. For details, see "Checking and replacing tires" on or near the console or front seat D Do not modify or...
Owners Manual
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... 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you make a turn off lever. To signal a lane change lanes. See "Replacing light bulbs" on . The high beam when you release the beam headlights lever all the way headlights turn , but you (position 1). TURN... bulb is burned out. The engine switch must be in Section 7 −3. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. The lever automatically returns after you change , move the lever up or down to "OFF". 115 2008 RAV4 from you may have to position 1.
... 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you make a turn off lever. To signal a lane change lanes. See "Replacing light bulbs" on . The high beam when you release the beam headlights lever all the way headlights turn , but you (position 1). TURN... bulb is burned out. The engine switch must be in Section 7 −3. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. The lever automatically returns after you change , move the lever up or down to "OFF". 115 2008 RAV4 from you may have to position 1.
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...system To turn on opened . If all the side doors are closed . For details, ask your Toyota dealer. The back door is turned to the "LOCK" position, the lights will come on and remain...is light goes off when the closed , the lights remain on when any of the lighting can be changed. The when the back door is in the "ACC" position, the engine switch light and interior light...any of the side doors are closed, when the engine switch is The following lights will fade out. 119 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If all the lights will come on and remain on the luggage ...
...system To turn on opened . If all the side doors are closed . For details, ask your Toyota dealer. The back door is turned to the "LOCK" position, the lights will come on and remain...is light goes off when the closed , the lights remain on when any of the lighting can be changed. The when the back door is in the "ACC" position, the engine switch light and interior light...any of the side doors are closed, when the engine switch is The following lights will fade out. 119 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If all the lights will come on and remain on the luggage ...
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... , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the engine switch is caused by the movement of fuel in weather and engine load. This is in the "ON" position. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in the.... '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Fuel gauge On inclines or curves, due to cool. If the indicator lamp does not go off after high speed driving. 126 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
... , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the engine switch is caused by the movement of fuel in weather and engine load. This is in the "ON" position. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in the.... '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Fuel gauge On inclines or curves, due to cool. If the indicator lamp does not go off after high speed driving. 126 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
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...40_F) up to indicate that the outside air temperature sensor, " −−_C" will appear on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. The meter display changes in the "ON" position. When the outside air temperature falls below , the display does not flash when the engine is set...Outside temperature display 3. The displayed temperature ranges from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the "ON" position. 128 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) However, if the temperature is already 3_C (37_F) or below 3_C (37_F) while driving, the temperature display...
...40_F) up to indicate that the outside air temperature sensor, " −−_C" will appear on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. The meter display changes in the "ON" position. When the outside air temperature falls below , the display does not flash when the engine is set...Outside temperature display 3. The displayed temperature ranges from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the "ON" position. 128 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) However, if the temperature is already 3_C (37_F) or below 3_C (37_F) while driving, the temperature display...
