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Question posted by ericjpen on September 20th, 2014

How To Use Overdrive In 2003 Rav4

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Owners Manual - Page 6

'03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Overdrive-off indicator light Cruise control indicator light∗2 ∗1: ∗2: For details, see "Cruise control" on page 93 in Section 1-6. 6 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) If this light flashes, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 106 in Section 1-5.

Owners Manual - Page 8

...using the key number. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your keys inside the vehicle. If you should always carry a spare key in a safe place. Sub key (gray)-This key will not work in the vehicle. To protect items locked in the glove box. 8 2003 RAV4... additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using valet parking, leave the sub key with built-in the glove...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...not to cancel the system or start the engine. z When starting the engine, do not use the key with the attendant. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon ...against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start the engine. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 9 NOTICE When using valet parking, leave the sub key with other transponder keys around (including...

Owners Manual - Page 10

..., not in a safe place such as on the plate. z Do not bend the key grip. 10 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do...hood under the direct sunlight. If you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place. '03...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... Move the lock knob. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously using a key, the interior lights will also lock the door. To lock: Push the knob forward. With power windows (passenger's side) 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 13

Owners Manual - Page 14

..." side. To unlock: Push the switch on the front side. With power windows- We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle. To unlock: Push the switch down on the "UNLOCK" side. 14 2003 RAV4 from inside. To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 15 At this time, parking lights and tail lights flash twice. Unlocking operation 2003 RAV4 from being opened unintentionally. Along with the proper use of the vehicle.

Owners Manual - Page 16

... to "ON" position. 16 2003 RAV4 from a normal distance: D Push the "PANIC" switch once again. D Turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to open a door after using a wireless remote control transmitter, ...on places where the temperature becomes high such as a radio station or an airport which can use up to the transmitter. The alarm will come on and remain on for one minute. ...

Owners Manual - Page 17

...television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on page 204 in Section 4.)...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the device. 2003 RAV4 from that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by the party responsible for...

Owners Manual - Page 18

..."LOCK" and "UNLOCK" switches many times. NOTICE Do not bend the terminals. 18 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) CAUTION Special care should be careful not to the... (L/O 0208) REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. Remove the discharged transmitter battery. z Dispose of used batteries according to lose the components. z Replace...

Owners Manual - Page 19

...long as you hold the switch. Put a new transmitter battery with positive (+) side up the switch. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) NOTICE z Make sure the positive side and negative side of ... battery should be operated with the switch on the driver's door. OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW Use the switch on each side door. To open: Lightly push down the switch. Close the transmitter...

Owners Manual - Page 20

... as you push in the opposite direction and then release it. OPERATING WINDOWS THE PASSENGERS' Use the switch on each passenger's door or the switches on the driver's door, the passengers' windows cannot be operated. 20 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) To open or close : Pull up , and then release it...

Owners Manual - Page 21

... occupants are in the vehicle, never let them from making unexpected use the power window switches and get caught in a closing window, it could use of the switches. 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) 21 Use the window lock switch to prevent them use the power window switches without supervision. '03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) CAUTION To...

Owners Manual - Page 102

... for smooth starting. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this section. (c) Normal driving 1. Two-wheel drive models 108 km/h (67 mph) Four-wheel drive models 103 km/h (64 mph) 102 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) CAUTION Never put your vehicle with overdrive on) by pushing and...

Owners Manual - Page 103

...and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will be enabled because the cruise control is being used in motion as...used for strong engine braking as with the lever in first gear and automatically shift to a complete stop. 2. Two-wheel drive models "2" ...119 km/h (74 mph) "L" ...66 km/h (41 mph) Four-wheel drive models "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...61 km/h (38 mph) 2003 RAV4...

Owners Manual - Page 104

... the transmission to overheat. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of vehicle control may result. (h) Good driving practice The shift pattern is depressed, use overdrive. 104 2003 RAV4 from creeping. D When towing a trailer, in Section 4. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running...

Owners Manual - Page 108

... case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. 108 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U) If this is held down...TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control, press the "CRUISE ON- However, once the vehicle ... is to turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. D...

Owners Manual - Page 137

... the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull it in the "ACC" or "ON" position for The key must be used. Rear 2003 RAV4 from being discharged, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always completely close the ashtray after...

Owners Manual - Page 180

...automatic) or in use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). D Be careful when passing other vehicles. If you have plenty of control. 180 2003 RAV4 from time to... under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. After passing a vehicle, do not use ), pull off the engine. trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72...

Owners Manual - Page 181

...through streets to save fuel and make your vehicle. D Keep the automatic transmission overdrive turned on cold winter days this may take a little longer. unnecessary stopping and ...Use a gear position suitable for instructions. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Improving fuel economy is running smoothly, begin driving-but gently. Do not make your foot on fuel consumption. 2003 RAV4...