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Popular 2008 Toyota RAV4 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 3
... panel Keyless entry* FEATURES/OPERATIONS Active torque control 4WD Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) Automatic Transmission Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup 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...
Owners Manual - Page 7
Airbag SRS warning1 Automatic Transmission fluid 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 ...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... symbols on the instrument panel
Low fuel level warning light∗1 or Brake system warning light∗1 Anti −lock brake system warning light∗1
or Driver's seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light∗1 SRS warning light∗1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light∗1 Enhanced vehicle...
Owners Manual - Page 113
... "AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is not a substitute for children. See "Seat belts" on the age and size of the child.
In this Section. D Never install a rear −facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. In an accident, the child can cause death or serious injury to all 50 states in your Toyota dealer immediately. D Do not remove...
Owners Manual - Page 121
... an accident. If the "AIR BAG ON" indicator light is installed on the front passenger seat.
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2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. Remove the child restraint system and contact your Toyota dealer.
Owners Manual - Page 142
... brake is not running light system (on some models) The headlights turn on the lights again, turn the engine switch to the position 1. If all of the
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
If you are locked with the engine turned off, the lights will automatically turn off . Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights...
Owners Manual - Page 162
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is loose, securely tighten it. At this time, vibration may come on earlier than usual. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on (and the brake system warning light is off even after a few seconds. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your vehicle for...
Owners Manual - Page 164
... tire) is low. This indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. The light goes off after the
engine switch is turned to the "ON" position.
If the light comes on while driving.
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2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
If the warning light comes on while you are driving, the tire pressure of one or more of...
Owners Manual - Page 166
... fluid level warning light) 1. The open the driver's door with the engine switch in this light illuminates for about a few seconds:
D Engine oil replacement reminder light D Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
D D D D D
"ABS" warning light "VSC" warning light Tire pressure warning light "4WD" warning light Electric power steering system warning light
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2008 RAV4...
Owners Manual - Page 172
...3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal.
Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. When the lever is being used, even if you can downshift the transmission as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. For ways to "3" position, engine braking will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as follows:
D Shift...
Owners Manual - Page 190
... work properly, the light turns off after the
"VSC" warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. If the indicator light does not come on when the engine switch is turned to apply the parking brake. If the systems are work . If the light comes on while driving, all the above...
Owners Manual - Page 303
... air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-OFF Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse. This setting clears the front view more quickly. choose
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2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Press the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating. When turning the air flow selector to windshield or floor/windshield position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically...
Owners Manual - Page 370
... seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion height, head restraint height, steering wheel angle and steering column length. 3. You can start the engine- (a) Before cranking
1. For warming up by turning the engine switch to the "START" position. Depress the brake pedal and hold it , using the correct procedure given in your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by driving...
Owners Manual - Page 428
...borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology to see that battery and ignition cable carry high currents or voltages. z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Also backfiring could be damaged. D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 404 in metric sizes, so your tools must be sure...
Owners Manual - Page 459
...;wheel drive models) Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802)
COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L(qt., lmp. BATTERY Open voltage∗ at factory fill. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. In order to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid...
Owners Manual - Page 464
... pressure monitor system, automatic transmission shift lock system, air conditioning system, main body ECU, electric moon roof, stop/tail lights, windshield wiper de−icer, electric power steering system, clock, AC inverter 6. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper 4. DOOR 25 A: Main body ECU, power door lock system 10. AM1 7.5 A: Starting system 14. S−HTR 15 A: Seat heaters 2. ECU...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 11
2008 RAV4 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
MAINTENANCE LOG
30,000 Miles or 36 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD) Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive shaft ...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 15
... after engine oil replacement. 2008 RAV4 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
MAINTENANCE LOG
60,000 Miles or 72 months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD) Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 23
...oil replacement. 2008 RAV4 Scheduled Maintenance Guide
MAINTENANCE LOG
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD) Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Replace spark plugs 5 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 24
... wear and oiliness. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace at specified intervals. DRIVE BELTS
Inspect for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Inspect or replace at specified intervals...
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