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...holders Door locks Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Second row seats Seat heaters Seats-Head restraints Seats-Folding down second row seats Seats-Stowing third row seats Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows Windshield wipers & washers ... 13 21 15 15 13 24 24 24 25 24 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES * Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 1 INDEX Item Page no.
...holders Door locks Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Second row seats Seat heaters Seats-Head restraints Seats-Folding down second row seats Seats-Stowing third row seats Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows Windshield wipers & washers ... 13 21 15 15 13 24 24 24 25 24 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES * Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 1 INDEX Item Page no.
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Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped) (4) Fold down OVERVIEW (2) Lower (3) Pull (1) Push (8) Push to lock in (6) Lift up (5) Pull up (9) Push to lock in FEATURES/OPERATIONS (7) Push down Windshield wipers & washers Front Adjust interval Single wipe Interval wipe Pull to wash and wipe Slow Fast Rear SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped) (4) Fold down OVERVIEW (2) Lower (3) Pull (1) Push (8) Push to lock in (6) Lift up (5) Pull up (9) Push to lock in FEATURES/OPERATIONS (7) Push down Windshield wipers & washers Front Adjust interval Single wipe Interval wipe Pull to wash and wipe Slow Fast Rear SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe 13
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...top of the steering wheel to your chest instead of the instrument panel controls. This distance is adjustable, tilt it hard to the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of your ...folded−down seatback, or in the event of safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is very close to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, death or severe injuries can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 34 2008 RAV4...
...top of the steering wheel to your chest instead of the instrument panel controls. This distance is adjustable, tilt it hard to the rear as far as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of your ...folded−down seatback, or in the event of safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is very close to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, death or severe injuries can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. 34 2008 RAV4...
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... third seat 41 2008 RAV4 from operating properly. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in a collision or sudden stop: Make sure the seat is moving. Folding down the seats will prevent the seat belt from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Rear seats- -Rear seat precautions CAUTION -Adjusting rear/second seats D When returning seats to...
... third seat 41 2008 RAV4 from operating properly. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in a collision or sudden stop: Make sure the seat is moving. Folding down the seats will prevent the seat belt from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Rear seats- -Rear seat precautions CAUTION -Adjusting rear/second seats D When returning seats to...
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...(OM42726U) Pull down rear/second seats D After adjusting the seat position, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position. CAUTION After putting back the seat, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is secured in place. 43 2008 RAV4 from right side, ...do this. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Moving second seat for third seat entry D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. -Fold −down the lever and fold the seatback. For easy access...
...(OM42726U) Pull down rear/second seats D After adjusting the seat position, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position. CAUTION After putting back the seat, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is secured in place. 43 2008 RAV4 from right side, ...do this. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Moving second seat for third seat entry D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. -Fold −down the lever and fold the seatback. For easy access...
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... is not twisted. This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback. 44 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) 2. Make sure the outer seat belt passes through the hanger when folding the rear/second seat. CAUTION CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from being damaged. 4. Insert the tabs of the...
... is not twisted. This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback. 44 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) 2. Make sure the outer seat belt passes through the hanger when folding the rear/second seat. CAUTION CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from being damaged. 4. Insert the tabs of the...
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'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) FOLDING DOWN REAR/SECOND SEATS 1. Raise the armrest until it locks. 45 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks. 2. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. 3. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up.
'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) FOLDING DOWN REAR/SECOND SEATS 1. Raise the armrest until it locks. 45 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks. 2. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. 3. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up.
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... 46 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Open the back door and pull the lock release lever to fold down the seatback. Before folding down the rear seat, slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks. Pull down the seatback angle adjusting lever and fold down the rear seat. The rear seat can be folded down the seats...
... 46 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Open the back door and pull the lock release lever to fold down the seatback. Before folding down the rear seat, slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly until it locks. Pull down the seatback angle adjusting lever and fold down the rear seat. The rear seat can be folded down the seats...
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...2008 RAV4 from operating properly. RETURNING SEATBACKS Raise the seatback until it locks. When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in order to ride on the folded seat or in their proper position and are on the rear seats. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Stowing third seats for luggage space CAUTION Do not fold the rear... seatback when the rear passengers sit on the rear seats or the...
...2008 RAV4 from operating properly. RETURNING SEATBACKS Raise the seatback until it locks. When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in order to ride on the folded seat or in their proper position and are on the rear seats. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Stowing third seats for luggage space CAUTION Do not fold the rear... seatback when the rear passengers sit on the rear seats or the...
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... in use . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Stowing the rear seat belt buckles The rear seat belt buckles stowed when not in use . The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback. Third seat belt buckles 59 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) can be -Stowing the rear/second center seat belt The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you...
... in use . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Stowing the rear seat belt buckles The rear seat belt buckles stowed when not in use . The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback. Third seat belt buckles 59 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) can be -Stowing the rear/second center seat belt The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you...
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For folding−down rear seatbacks, check that all brakes released. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Check the brake booster function. If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust...held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all latches lock securely in any position. operate smoothly and that the latches lock securely. Seat belts Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights...
For folding−down rear seatbacks, check that all brakes released. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Check the brake booster function. If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust...held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all latches lock securely in any position. operate smoothly and that the latches lock securely. Seat belts Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights...