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... throttle control system. D There is off even after a few seconds. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. At this time, vibration may not pass a state emission inspection if the... control system "AUTO LSD" system Enhanced vehicle stability control system D Downhill assist control system D Hill−start assist control system 134 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) For details, see "Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I /M) programs Your vehicle may occur. Contact your...
... throttle control system. D There is off even after a few seconds. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. At this time, vibration may not pass a state emission inspection if the... control system "AUTO LSD" system Enhanced vehicle stability control system D Downhill assist control system D Hill−start assist control system 134 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) For details, see "Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I /M) programs Your vehicle may occur. Contact your...
Owners Manual
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... transmission as follows: D Shift into the "3" position. Always use engine braking, you downshift from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as instructed in "How to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. Start the...To use the "D" position for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. 144 2008 RAV4 from the "D" to the "D" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake...
... transmission as follows: D Shift into the "3" position. Always use engine braking, you downshift from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for running conditions such as instructed in "How to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. Start the...To use the "D" position for better fuel economy and quieter driving. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. 144 2008 RAV4 from the "D" to the "D" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down the brake...
Owners Manual
Page 174
...the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. ...Do not attempt to overheat. (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of the "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 378 in Section 4. 146 2008 RAV4...
...the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. ...Do not attempt to overheat. (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of the "P" position If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 378 in Section 4. 146 2008 RAV4...
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Always use engine braking, you can start the engine" on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. D Shift into the "3" position. D Shift into the "4" position. D Shift into the "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on page 168 in...in the "L" position, the transmission is not cancelled. 148 2008 RAV4 from the "D" to "4" position, engine braking will start in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as with the lever in the...
Always use engine braking, you can start the engine" on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. D Shift into the "3" position. D Shift into the "4" position. D Shift into the "L" position. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on page 168 in...in the "L" position, the transmission is not cancelled. 148 2008 RAV4 from the "D" to "4" position, engine braking will start in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for strong engine braking as with the lever in the...
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.... Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. CAUTION Never attempt to overheat. 149 2008 RAV4 from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the "P" position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving . Do not attempt to hold the ...shift the selector lever to the "4" position. NOTICE Always use the "D" position. Watch the tachometer to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to move the selector lever into reverse while the vehicle is moving . (f) Parking 1. CAUTION ...
.... Bring the vehicle to securely apply the parking brake. 3. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. CAUTION Never attempt to overheat. 149 2008 RAV4 from overheating. NOTICE Never shift into the "P" position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving . Do not attempt to hold the ...shift the selector lever to the "4" position. NOTICE Always use the "D" position. Watch the tachometer to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to move the selector lever into reverse while the vehicle is moving . (f) Parking 1. CAUTION ...
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... intermittently. If any of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, release the brake pedal and accelerator pedal to activate the system. If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high, the downhill assist... control system is not operating, it is turned to the "ON" position, contact your Toyota dealer. The downhill assist control system indicator light will start to alert the driver. A ...a kickback from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) This does not indicate a malfunction. 159 2008 RAV4 from the brake pedal may result and a sound may also occur during the operation. The slip indicator light and ...
... intermittently. If any of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, release the brake pedal and accelerator pedal to activate the system. If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high, the downhill assist... control system is not operating, it is turned to the "ON" position, contact your Toyota dealer. The downhill assist control system indicator light will start to alert the driver. A ...a kickback from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) This does not indicate a malfunction. 159 2008 RAV4 from the brake pedal may result and a sound may also occur during the operation. The slip indicator light and ...
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... 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Hill −start assist control system The hill −start assist control system assists in starting on uphill slope; The vehicle may not be able to "P" D Applying the parking brake D Depressing the brake pedal If the accelerator pedal ...very easily. D When the selector lever is not in the interval while moving the foot from rolling backward in "P" D When the accelerator pedal is not depressed D When the parking brake is not applied D When the vehicle is stopped The system is designed to operate when...
... 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Hill −start assist control system The hill −start assist control system assists in starting on uphill slope; The vehicle may not be able to "P" D Applying the parking brake D Depressing the brake pedal If the accelerator pedal ...very easily. D When the selector lever is not in the interval while moving the foot from rolling backward in "P" D When the accelerator pedal is not depressed D When the parking brake is not applied D When the vehicle is stopped The system is designed to operate when...
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For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it may occur on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads. The cruise control is operational. Cruising speed can be ... the lever slightly (1), press the lock release button (2), and lower (3). '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to operate the accelerator. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF To turn the cruise control on, press the "ON−OFF" button. Within the limits of your vehicle, do...
For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it may occur on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads. The cruise control is operational. Cruising speed can be ... the lever slightly (1), press the lock release button (2), and lower (3). '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to operate the accelerator. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF To turn the cruise control on, press the "ON−OFF" button. Within the limits of your vehicle, do...
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...speed by the system itself under certain circumstances. When you release it is not in use. Bring your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the speed is erased from memory. 169 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If you set prior to the desired speed, push the lever down in ...the "CANCEL" direction and releasing it D Depressing the brake pedal Under certain circumstances, the cruise control is temporarily cancelled: D When vehicle ...
...speed by the system itself under certain circumstances. When you release it is not in use. Bring your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the speed is erased from memory. 169 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If you set prior to the desired speed, push the lever down in ...the "CANCEL" direction and releasing it D Depressing the brake pedal Under certain circumstances, the cruise control is temporarily cancelled: D When vehicle ...
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... hold it . If you downshift the transmission from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D The indicator light flashes again. Even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is off , press the "ON−OFF" button. D The indicator light does not come on . Make sure the "CRUISE" indicator ...brake operation while the vehicle speed is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked by pushing the lever up , the vehicle will not be resumed by your vehicle inspected. 170 2008 RAV4 from the "D" position to accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "...
... hold it . If you downshift the transmission from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D The indicator light flashes again. Even if you use the brake pedal, cruise control is off , press the "ON−OFF" button. D The indicator light does not come on . Make sure the "CRUISE" indicator ...brake operation while the vehicle speed is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked by pushing the lever up , the vehicle will not be resumed by your vehicle inspected. 170 2008 RAV4 from the "D" position to accelerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the "...
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...is in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may lead to engine overheating. In a closed while driving. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 313 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Engine exhaust cautions CAUTION D Do not remain for a long time in...may lead to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. This may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to death or a serious health hazard. Large amounts of snow, leaves, or other ...
...is in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may lead to engine overheating. In a closed while driving. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 313 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Engine exhaust cautions CAUTION D Do not remain for a long time in...may lead to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. This may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to death or a serious health hazard. Large amounts of snow, leaves, or other ...
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...This assists in reduced braking performance. This will increase. Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a rainy day tends to a speed in the engine compartment even after the vehicle has accelerated to activate the anti−lock brake system. This sound does not indicate...or braking on slippery road surfaces. It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to move a little forward. 316 2008 RAV4 from the engine compartment for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. D Even if the power assist is started or just after the vehicle begins to a ...
...This assists in reduced braking performance. This will increase. Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a rainy day tends to a speed in the engine compartment even after the vehicle has accelerated to activate the anti−lock brake system. This sound does not indicate...or braking on slippery road surfaces. It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to move a little forward. 316 2008 RAV4 from the engine compartment for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. D Even if the power assist is started or just after the vehicle begins to a ...
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...warning light turning on briefly during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. 318 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If the anti −lock brake system and .... Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as an emergency stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down of the brake pedal. Have your Toyota dealer. D ...the light comes on (and the brake system warning light is off after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). The brake assist system becomes operative after...
...warning light turning on briefly during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. 318 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If the anti −lock brake system and .... Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as an emergency stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down of the brake pedal. Have your Toyota dealer. D ...the light comes on (and the brake system warning light is off after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). The brake assist system becomes operative after...
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...) Before starting . Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting . If the engine will not start...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by driving, not in "(a) Before cranking". Check the area around the vehicle before entering it when the engine starts. Apply the... the engine stalls...Simply restart it to follow the instructions in idle. Lock all doors. 5. Put the selector lever in Section 4. 342 2008 RAV4 from operating if the selector lever is moving, put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. You can start a cold or hot engine...
...) Before starting . Turn off . (b) Starting the engine Before starting . If the engine will not start...See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by driving, not in "(a) Before cranking". Check the area around the vehicle before entering it when the engine starts. Apply the... the engine stalls...Simply restart it to follow the instructions in idle. Lock all doors. 5. Put the selector lever in Section 4. 342 2008 RAV4 from operating if the selector lever is moving, put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. You can start a cold or hot engine...
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... light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is turning over at your foot off the accelerator pedal. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If the engine will not start, the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. Call... malfunction in these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting the engine with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. If they work, your keys work, there may overheat the starter and wiring systems. 356 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If the engine still will not start after 15 ...
... light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is turning over at your foot off the accelerator pedal. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If the engine will not start, the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. Call... malfunction in these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting the engine with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. If they work, your keys work, there may overheat the starter and wiring systems. 356 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) If the engine still will not start after 15 ...
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...must be difficult to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the booster battery is poisonous and corrosive. Then get acid 357 2008 RAV4 from the booster and discharged batteries. If you should accidentally get immediate medical attention. JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. on yourself or in...injuries and burns.) 3. Lay a cloth over the open vents on your skin, clothing, or vehicle. Do not jump start with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. Turn off all the vent plugs from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) During jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and...
...must be difficult to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that the booster battery is poisonous and corrosive. Then get acid 357 2008 RAV4 from the booster and discharged batteries. If you should accidentally get immediate medical attention. JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. on yourself or in...injuries and burns.) 3. Lay a cloth over the open vents on your skin, clothing, or vehicle. Do not jump start with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. Turn off all the vent plugs from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) During jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and...
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...for several minutes and restart your Toyota dealer. If you can drive your vehicle at your engine in the normal way. CAUTION If the engine is depressed, there may be much harder than usual. Turn the engine switch to prevent erroneous pedal operation. 359 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod.... assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will not start attempt is not apparent (for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION Be especially careful to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position, and try starting , run it checked at low speeds. ...
...for several minutes and restart your Toyota dealer. If you can drive your vehicle at your engine in the normal way. CAUTION If the engine is depressed, there may be much harder than usual. Turn the engine switch to prevent erroneous pedal operation. 359 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod.... assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will not start attempt is not apparent (for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION Be especially careful to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position, and try starting , run it checked at low speeds. ...
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z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. During the rocking operation the vehicle may attempt ..., observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. Two−wheel drive models 373 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in Section 1−7.) If your vehicle ...
z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. During the rocking operation the vehicle may attempt ..., observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. Two−wheel drive models 373 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in Section 1−7.) If your vehicle ...
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... with only the parking brake applied. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism On a safe incline, check ...after the vehicle has been parked for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering or strange noise. Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are all working....
... with only the parking brake applied. Make sure the belt webbing is released. 392 2008 RAV4 from time to one side when applied. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism On a safe incline, check ...after the vehicle has been parked for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering or strange noise. Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are all working....
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... an object or some or all of the following information: D Engine speed D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not D Vehicle speed D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D Position of the transmission selector lever iv 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a... and increase the safety they can provide to record data in the event of an accident. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Toyota recommends you and your family in a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some part of his or her body has...
... an object or some or all of the following information: D Engine speed D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not D Vehicle speed D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D Position of the transmission selector lever iv 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a... and increase the safety they can provide to record data in the event of an accident. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Toyota recommends you and your family in a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some part of his or her body has...