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... many years of satisfied driving in the vehicle's glove box. Toyota reserves the right to the boxed " " information highlighted throughout the Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to make changes at the time of printing. 2008 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations. All information in this vehicle. Your dealership and the...
... many years of satisfied driving in the vehicle's glove box. Toyota reserves the right to the boxed " " information highlighted throughout the Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to make changes at the time of printing. 2008 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations. All information in this vehicle. Your dealership and the...
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... •Downhill Assist Control warning1 •Hill-start Assist Control warning1 Open door warning1 1 For details, refer to "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers," Section 1-6, 2008 Owner's Manual. 2 For details, refer to "Active torque control 4WD system," Section...
... •Downhill Assist Control warning1 •Hill-start Assist Control warning1 Open door warning1 1 For details, refer to "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers," Section 1-6, 2008 Owner's Manual. 2 For details, refer to "Active torque control 4WD system," Section...
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... indicator Cruise 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
... indicator Cruise 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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Refer to the Owner's Manual for safety. 6 Keyless entry Beep sound can be switched "ON" or "OFF." Locking operation Unlocking operation Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for more details. If the cap is heard. OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Driver seat Pull up Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for safety. 6 Keyless entry Beep sound can be switched "ON" or "OFF." Locking operation Unlocking operation Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for more details. If the cap is heard. OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Driver seat Pull up Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is not tightened enough, Check Engine " " indicator may illuminate.
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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.
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Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Position Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height Passenger seat: position only Seatback angle Lumbar support 10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto lock Active torque functions control 4WD (4WD models) Four-wheel drive lock switch Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the Owner's Manual for more details. NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the four wheels.
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Position Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height Passenger seat: position only Seatback angle Lumbar support 10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto lock Active torque functions control 4WD (4WD models) Four-wheel drive lock switch Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the Owner's Manual for more details. NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the four wheels.
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.../OPERATIONS Hold wheel, push lever down or pull it completely up and release to adjust while the vehicle is disconnected, the window needs to the Owner's Manual for more details. 15 Windows Driver side Up Windows lock button Up Down Down SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the...
.../OPERATIONS Hold wheel, push lever down or pull it completely up and release to adjust while the vehicle is disconnected, the window needs to the Owner's Manual for more details. 15 Windows Driver side Up Windows lock button Up Down Down SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the...
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Refer to be reinitialized. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Open Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise Close Tilting operation Tilt Close NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to the Owner's Manual for more details. 20
Refer to be reinitialized. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Open Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise Close Tilting operation Tilt Close NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to the Owner's Manual for more details. 20
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To deactivate, push the switch again. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details on slippery or unpaved surfaces. NOTE: Will ONLY work for more details. Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)* (if equipped) OVERVIEW Bluetooth® technology ...allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to use it. 21 Refer to the Owner's Manual for 2-wheel drive models. Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on this system before attempting to connect the telephone and the system. Door...
To deactivate, push the switch again. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details on slippery or unpaved surfaces. NOTE: Will ONLY work for more details. Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)* (if equipped) OVERVIEW Bluetooth® technology ...allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to use it. 21 Refer to the Owner's Manual for 2-wheel drive models. Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on this system before attempting to connect the telephone and the system. Door...
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Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details. Cup holders Front Rear Second row SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Third row side trim (if equipped) 23 Cruise control Turning system ON/OFF OVERVIEW System ON/OFF Functions Cancel1 Resume2/Increase speed Set/Decrease speed FEATURES/OPERATIONS 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details. Cup holders Front Rear Second row SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Third row side trim (if equipped) 23 Cruise control Turning system ON/OFF OVERVIEW System ON/OFF Functions Cancel1 Resume2/Increase speed Set/Decrease speed FEATURES/OPERATIONS 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
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... slightly, it cannot be opened only from the outside. To find more details. 24 Refer to the Owner's Manual for more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual. Seat belts Take up or squeeze lock release to lower Tire Pressure Warning System The system is...
... slightly, it cannot be opened only from the outside. To find more details. 24 Refer to the Owner's Manual for more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual. Seat belts Take up or squeeze lock release to lower Tire Pressure Warning System The system is...
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Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. * If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 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. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. * If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 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. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover.
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... CAUTION D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure it is not caught. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) 2. For owners in Canada-The symbol on the rear seat if it should be killed or seriously injured in case of the top strap, see "-Using a ...objects around the anchorages or that the seat is moved to the instruction manual equipped with each product. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be anchored. (For the installation of sudden braking or a collision. 106 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D When using the lower anchorages...
... CAUTION D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure it is not caught. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) 2. For owners in Canada-The symbol on the rear seat if it should be killed or seriously injured in case of the top strap, see "-Using a ...objects around the anchorages or that the seat is moved to the instruction manual equipped with each product. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be anchored. (For the installation of sudden braking or a collision. 106 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D When using the lower anchorages...
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... filter may need to be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) The air conditioning filter information label is behind the glove box. 284 2008 RAV4 from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent. The air conditioning filter is placed in the glove box...
... filter may need to be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) The air conditioning filter information label is behind the glove box. 284 2008 RAV4 from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent. The air conditioning filter is placed in the glove box...
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... speed for a check−up as soon as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 312 2008 RAV4 from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. z Avoid racing the engine. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle in the exhaust system. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Three −way... z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; z Do not allow the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause ...
... speed for a check−up as soon as grass, leaves, paper or rags. 312 2008 RAV4 from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. z Avoid racing the engine. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle in the exhaust system. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Three −way... z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; z Do not allow the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause ...
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...protection down to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". Water entering the engine air intake will cause deterioration in Section 7 −2 for firmness. NOTICE Do not use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ...ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology is moving. Only use plain water alone. 346 2008 RAV4...
...protection down to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". Water entering the engine air intake will cause deterioration in Section 7 −2 for firmness. NOTICE Do not use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ...ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology is moving. Only use plain water alone. 346 2008 RAV4...
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... 7−2 and page 433 in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) CAUTION TRAILER LIGHTS PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with a trailer in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that you learn the feel. 351 2008 RAV4 from traffic until you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle...
... 7−2 and page 433 in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) CAUTION TRAILER LIGHTS PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with a trailer in mind when towing: D Toyota recommends that you learn the feel. 351 2008 RAV4 from traffic until you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle...
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...but also puts an extra load on which , in top shape. This will cut down hills. all maintenance work on fuel consumption. 354 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) By reducing your speed, you only need to time the traffic signals so you will also reduce ... not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your vehicle free from other vehicles to poor fuel economy. D Avoid continuous ...
...but also puts an extra load on which , in top shape. This will cut down hills. all maintenance work on fuel consumption. 354 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) By reducing your speed, you only need to time the traffic signals so you will also reduce ... not only causes faster tire wear but also helps prevent corrosion. D Keep the bottom of through streets to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams D Do not rest your vehicle free from other vehicles to poor fuel economy. D Avoid continuous ...
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'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ...General maintenance ...Does your vehicle need repairing? ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs ... 6 390 391 393 394 For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". 389 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ...General maintenance ...Does your vehicle need repairing? ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs ... 6 390 391 393 394 For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". 389 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
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...while they work on your vehicle-reliably and economically. Your copy of the emission control system be Toyota supplied. These checks or inspections can be confident that all required maintenance has been performed for warranty...Owner's Manual Supplement" for service? Where to go for complete warranty information. What about do them are presented on your vehicle for proper operation. General maintenance General maintenance items are those required to be serviced at a nominal cost. Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in Section 7. 390 2008 RAV4...
...while they work on your vehicle-reliably and economically. Your copy of the emission control system be Toyota supplied. These checks or inspections can be confident that all required maintenance has been performed for warranty...Owner's Manual Supplement" for service? Where to go for complete warranty information. What about do them are presented on your vehicle for proper operation. General maintenance General maintenance items are those required to be serviced at a nominal cost. Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in Section 7. 390 2008 RAV4...