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OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls* Speech command button* Cruise control Instrument panel light control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* control Wiper and washer controls Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or "AUTO LSD" switch (2WD models) Audio system Emergency flasher switch Front passenger occupant classification indicator Air Conditioning controls Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch* 2
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls* Speech command button* Cruise control Instrument panel light control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* control Wiper and washer controls Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or "AUTO LSD" switch (2WD models) Audio system Emergency flasher switch Front passenger occupant classification indicator Air Conditioning controls Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch* 2
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... temperature warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 "4WD" warning2 Electric power steering system warning1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)1 Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)1 Four-wheel drive lock indicator2 ...control indicator3 Anti-lock Brake System warning1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW 3 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section 1-7, 2008 Owner's Manual. 5
... temperature warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 "4WD" warning2 Electric power steering system warning1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)1 Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)1 Four-wheel drive lock indicator2 ...control indicator3 Anti-lock Brake System warning1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW 3 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section 1-7, 2008 Owner's Manual. 5
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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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlets 12V DC Instrument panel Inside center console Luggage Compartment NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used. 115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Push Rear console NOTE: Engine switch must be in the "ON" position to be used. Light control-Instrument panel + Brightness control With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when the headlights are turned ON. 22
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlets 12V DC Instrument panel Inside center console Luggage Compartment NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used. 115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Push Rear console NOTE: Engine switch must be in the "ON" position to be used. Light control-Instrument panel + Brightness control With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when the headlights are turned ON. 22
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... switch 7. Clock display 10. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 3 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Air conditioning controls 9. Seat heater switch 14. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "View B (with manual air conditioning...
... switch 7. Clock display 10. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 3 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Air conditioning controls 9. Seat heater switch 14. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "View B (with manual air conditioning...
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Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 7. Air conditioning controls 9. Downhill assist control switch 15. Wiper and washer switches 4. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Seat heater switch 14. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 5 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Audio system 6. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light...
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 7. Air conditioning controls 9. Downhill assist control switch 15. Wiper and washer switches 4. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Seat heater switch 14. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 5 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Audio system 6. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light...
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Turn signal indicator lights Front fog light indicator light 10 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 168 in Section 1−6. '08 Rav4_U ...;1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1 "AIR BAG ON" and "AIR BAG OFF" indicator lights Headlight indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights (4−speed) Automatic transmission indicator lights (5−speed) Four −wheel drive lock indicator light Slip indicator light ...
Turn signal indicator lights Front fog light indicator light 10 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 168 in Section 1−6. '08 Rav4_U ...;1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1 Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1 "AIR BAG ON" and "AIR BAG OFF" indicator lights Headlight indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights (4−speed) Automatic transmission indicator lights (5−speed) Four −wheel drive lock indicator light Slip indicator light ...
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... have 30 seconds to break into or damage your Toyota dealer. This alarm function can be changed . Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights flash twice.... alarm To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to the "ON" position. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. This double switch operation to deter vehicle theft when you unlock all the side doors and back door... on page 119 in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to unlock the driver's door alone. Release the switch and then push again.
... have 30 seconds to break into or damage your Toyota dealer. This alarm function can be changed . Pushing the alarm switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights flash twice.... alarm To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to the "ON" position. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. This double switch operation to deter vehicle theft when you unlock all the side doors and back door... on page 119 in the "ON" position. 19 2008 RAV4 from the "LOCK" to unlock the driver's door alone. Release the switch and then push again.
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... during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 110 2008 RAV4 from the headlights of the mirror. To reduce glare from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose some rear...
... during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the vehicle behind you can be extended and properly adjusted before driving. 110 2008 RAV4 from the headlights of the mirror. To reduce glare from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Adjust the mirror so that by reducing glare you also lose some rear...
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'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) SECTION Lights, Wipers and Defogger 1− 5 114 116 116 117 117 118 118 119 120 121 122 122 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Front fog lights ...Interior light ...Personal lights ...Luggage compartment light ...Illuminated entry system ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window wiper and washer ...Windshield wiper de −icer ...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ... 113 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) SECTION Lights, Wipers and Defogger 1− 5 114 116 116 117 117 118 118 119 120 121 122 122 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Headlights and turn signals ...Emergency flashers ...Instrument panel light control ...Front fog lights ...Interior light ...Personal lights ...Luggage compartment light ...Illuminated entry system ...Windshield wipers and washer ...Rear window wiper and washer ...Windshield wiper de −icer ...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ... 113 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
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... other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the "ON" position or turn off . Automatic light cut off . Position above 2-Headlights and all the doors are going to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is opened and closed with the light...the NOTICE To prevent the battery from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) For Canada 114 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, do not leave the lights on at night. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to park for a long period when the engine is not running light system (on some...
... other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the "ON" position or turn off . Automatic light cut off . Position above 2-Headlights and all the doors are going to full intensity for driving at reduced intensity when the parking brake is opened and closed with the light...the NOTICE To prevent the battery from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) For Canada 114 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, do not leave the lights on at night. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to park for a long period when the engine is not running light system (on some...
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...returns after you make a turn, but you may have to position 1. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to return it . The engine switch must be in Section 7 −3. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If the turn signal indicator... and push the lever away from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The high beam when you change , move the lever up or down to "OFF". 115 2008 RAV4 from you that the high beams are on page 422 in the "ON" position. See "Replacing light bulbs" on . You can flash the high beam...
...returns after you make a turn, but you may have to position 1. Flashing the high (position 3)-Pull the back. TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to return it . The engine switch must be in Section 7 −3. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If the turn signal indicator... and push the lever away from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The high beam when you change , move the lever up or down to "OFF". 115 2008 RAV4 from you that the high beams are on page 422 in the "ON" position. See "Replacing light bulbs" on . You can flash the high beam...
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... on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be reduced even when the tail lights/headlights are operating. 116 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, do not leave the switch on . Instrument panel light control To turn them off the road as possible. Turn on...
... on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be reduced even when the tail lights/headlights are operating. 116 2008 RAV4 from being discharged, do not leave the switch on . Instrument panel light control To turn them off the road as possible. Turn on...
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... on page 119 in the "LOCK" position and the door is in this Section. 117 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) To turn on when any of the headlight and turn signal switch lever. "OFF"-Turns the light off when the engine switch is left opened . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Front fog lights...
... on page 119 in the "LOCK" position and the door is in this Section. 117 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) To turn on when any of the headlight and turn signal switch lever. "OFF"-Turns the light off when the engine switch is left opened . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Front fog lights...
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... and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Seat belts Check that the latches lock securely. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism On a safe incline, check that it has the specified free...vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for smooth operation and uneven pedal...
... and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Seat belts Check that the latches lock securely. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism On a safe incline, check that it has the specified free...vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for smooth operation and uneven pedal...
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... holes, and sharp turns, which may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to install tire pressure warning valves and transmitters on this vehicle... sure to bounce. A wheel of handling control. If you have difficulty in the system failure or air − leak. 415 2008 RAV4 from Toyota dealer. D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is provided on the...
... holes, and sharp turns, which may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to install tire pressure warning valves and transmitters on this vehicle... sure to bounce. A wheel of handling control. If you have difficulty in the system failure or air − leak. 415 2008 RAV4 from Toyota dealer. D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is provided on the...
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The location of the pull − out tool is the same. Good Type C Blown If the headlights or other electrical components do not have a spare fuse, in Section 8 for the functions controlled by using the pull −out tool. If any of ... for normal driving, and use one that is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies. 421 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
The location of the pull − out tool is the same. Good Type C Blown If the headlights or other electrical components do not have a spare fuse, in Section 8 for the functions controlled by using the pull −out tool. If any of ... for normal driving, and use one that is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies. 421 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
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...8 8 5 Type A B C D E C C C F C C E A: B: C: D: E: F: HB3 halogen bulbs HB4 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) H11 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (amber) Double end bulbs 423 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or if there is caused by... The inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer. This is not a problem because the fogging is water pooled inside of the lens of the listed type. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) NOTICE Only use a bulb of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens...
...8 8 5 Type A B C D E C C C F C C E A: B: C: D: E: F: HB3 halogen bulbs HB4 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (clear) H11 halogen bulbs Wedge base bulbs (amber) Double end bulbs 423 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or if there is caused by... The inside the light, contact your Toyota dealer. This is not a problem because the fogging is water pooled inside of the lens of the listed type. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) NOTICE Only use a bulb of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens...
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Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown. Aiming is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer. 424 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When aiming adjustment is not necessary after replacing the bulb. The above illustration shows the left −hand headlight. 2. Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release. Plug in a new bulb into the mounting hole. Open the hood. If the connector is tight, wiggle it into the connector and install it . 3. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Headlights High beam (inside) Low beam (outside) 1.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown. Aiming is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer. 424 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) When aiming adjustment is not necessary after replacing the bulb. The above illustration shows the left −hand headlight. 2. Unplug the connector while depressing the lock release. Plug in a new bulb into the mounting hole. Open the hood. If the connector is tight, wiggle it into the connector and install it . 3. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Headlights High beam (inside) Low beam (outside) 1.
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... HEAD LL 10 A: Left −hand headlight (low beam) 13. PTC2 50 A: No circuit 20. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.1) 1. DEICER 20 A: Windshield wiper de− icer 18. PTC1 50 A: No circuit 21. H−LP CLN 30 A: No circuit 434 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) ...RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system 8. HEAD RH 10 A: Right −hand headlight (high beam) 12. STV HTR 25 A: No circuit 17. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system 19....
... HEAD LL 10 A: Left −hand headlight (low beam) 13. PTC2 50 A: No circuit 20. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.1) 1. DEICER 20 A: Windshield wiper de− icer 18. PTC1 50 A: No circuit 21. H−LP CLN 30 A: No circuit 434 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) ...RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system 8. HEAD RH 10 A: Right −hand headlight (high beam) 12. STV HTR 25 A: No circuit 17. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system 19....