Toyota RAV4 1998 Owner's Manual

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1 Overview of instruments

and controls

D Instrument panel overview

D Instrument cluster overview

D Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview

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1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Electric moon roof switch and personal lights

5. Glovebox

6. Power door lock switches

7. Power window switches

8. Parking brake lever

9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever

10. Ashtray

11. Hood lock release lever

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1. Instrument panel light control knob

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Clock

5. Center differential lock button or driving pattern selector button

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Emergency flasher switch

8. Rear window defogger switch

9. Car audio

10. Cigarette lighter

11. Ignition switch

12. Cruise control switch

13. Tilt steering lock release lever

14. Power rear view mirror control switch

Instrument cluster overview

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1. Speedometer

2. Fuel gauge

3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

4. Engine coolant temperature gauge

5. Tachometer

6. Trip meter reset knob

7. Odometer and two trip meters

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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(type A)

(type B)

(type A)

(type B)

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Brake system warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Discharge warning light

∗

Low oil pressure warning light

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Malfunction indicator lamp

Low fuel level warning light

∗

(type A)

Anti-lock brake system warning light

∗

(type B)

∗

Open door warning light

SRS airbag warning light

∗

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

∗

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Automatic transmission indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

Driving pattern indicator light

Center differential lock indicator light

∗

Cruise control indicator light

∗

: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.

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: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.

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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−2 Keys and Doors

D Keys

D Side doors

D Power windows

D Quarter window

D Back door and tail gate

D Hood

D Fuel tank cap

D Electric moon roof

D Detachable sun roof

D Soft−top

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the glovebox.

To protect things locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft−top) can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—All the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft−top) lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft− top) simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side.

Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors, back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft−top).

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the ”LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

Power windows

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CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.

D The jam protection function may

not work when something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position.

Key off operation: If the driver’s door is closed, they work for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when the driver’s door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it.

Jam protection function: During automatic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.

If an impact is given to the window, this function may work without anything caught.

Window lock button

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passengers’ door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passengers’ window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

D Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

D When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

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Quarter window (2−door hardtop)

To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and swing it fully out.

When closing the window, make sure it is completely closed.

CAUTION

When the quarter windows are opened, observe the following:

D Depending on driving conditions,

e.g. driving the vehicle with the front windows slightly open, you may smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle. If so, close the quarter windows.

Back door (hardtop) and tail gate (soft−top)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To unlock: Turn the key clockwise.

When closing the back door (hardtop) or tail gate (soft−top), make sure it is fully closed.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

CAUTION

D Keep the back door (hardtop) or tail

gate (soft−top) closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

D If the open back door (hardtop) or

tail gate (soft−top) hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn signal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.

Hood

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To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood until it is about 20 cm (8 in.) above the engine compartment and release it. If the hood is still not fully closed, lift and release the hood again. After closing the hood, make sure it is securely locked.

If you notice while driving that the hood is not securely locked, stop the vehicle at once and close the hood.

CAUTION

D Right after driving the support rod

may be hot, so only touch the part coated with nylon.

D After inserting the

rod

into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

D When closing the hood, be careful

not to get your hands caught between the hood and the vehicle body.

NOTICE

Do not press on the hood, or you may deform the hood.

Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It has a built− in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the personal light.

The key must be in the ”ON” position.

Sun shade operation—

The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand.

Sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE” side.

The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

To close: Push the switch on the opposite side of the ”SLIDE” side.

As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the three−quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Tilting operation—

To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite side of the ”UP” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.

Detachable sun roof— —Sun roof precautions

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—Tilting up and closing

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

D Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone close the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

D Never attempt to remove the sun

roof panel while driving. Otherwise, the panel may become a hazard by falling into or flying off the vehicle.

D After installing the sun roof panel,

make sure they are firmly secured by pushing up on the underside of each panel.

D Never put your hands between the

sun roof panel and the surrounding roof.

To tilt up the sun roof, first pull down on the handle while pushing in one of the lock buttons. Then push up the sun roof until it locks.

After tilting up the sun roof, make sure the handle is securely in place.

When closing the sun roof, slowly pull down the handle while supporting the roof with your hand. Close and lock the sun roof by pushing the handle until it clicks. Be sure to use your palm to push the handle. After closing the sun roof, make sure it is securely locked.

—Removing

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1. Pull the handle down while pushing in one of the lock buttons.

2. Push in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the sun roof.

3. Push back the auxiliary catch to release it from the hook. Then lift the sun roof panel and pull it out.

—Stowing

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Install the removed sun roof panel on the tail gate as follows.

NOTICE

If the rear seats are reclined, return them to the upright position before closing the tail gate. Otherwise, they will interfere with the installed sun roof panel, possibly damaging the panel.

1. Remove the holder from the tail gate by turning the bolts counterclockwise.

2. Set the front edge of the sun roof panel into the holders.

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—Installing

3. Place the removed holder over the sun roof handle.

4. Secure the holder by turning the bolts clockwise.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle without checking that the roof panel is securely attached to the tail gate.

1. Insert the flat hinges of the sun roof panel into the hinge cases on the body. Then slowly lower it while holding the roof with your hands.

Make sure both flat hinges are inserted into the hinge cases.

Soft−top— —Soft−top precautions

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2. Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes. Then lock the sun roof by pushing the handle up with the palm of your hand until the handle clicks.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the soft−top opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

D Do not lower or raise the soft−top

while the vehicle is moving. You may lose control and it may cause an accident.

D The vehicle should never be driven

with the soft−top partially lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully latched to the roof or fully lowered before driving.

D When raising or lowering the soft−

top, keep hands clear from any parts of the top linkage.

D Do not drive the vehicle only with

the rear window removed because serious injury or death can result. The removed rear window may let the exhaust gases enter the vehicle. If you must drive with the rear window removed, broken or not fully sealed, you should immediately remove the quarter windows also to avoid exhaust gas filled up and as necessary have the window fixed immediat ely.

D Make sure no object overhangs the

vehicle. The overhanging objects may cause an accident.

NOTICE

z Make sure there are no items or

packages between the rear seatback and the soft−top storage area when raising or lowering the soft−top. Even small items may interfere with soft−top operation and can cause damage.

z Do not sit or place excessive

weight on the soft−top; when the top is up or down, damage may result.

z Do not raise or lower the soft−top

when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F), or damage may result to the top material, rear window or quarter windows. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft−top mechanism.

z Do not lower the soft−top if the top

is damp or wet. Interior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top material may result.

z Do not bend the removed quarter

and rear windows or hit them on a hard object. It may damage the removed windows.

—Lowering the soft−top

Before lowering the soft−top, make sure the soft−top is securely closed.

REMOVING THE QUARTER WINDOWS

1. Remove the Velcros on the top of the quarter window from the inside of the vehicle.

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2. Remove the Velcros on the quarter window from the outside of the vehicle.

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3. Unfasten the zippers. 4. Remove the retainers on the bottom of the quarter windows from the groove.

5. Slide down the window along the side groove.

NOTICE

Do not bend the removed quarter window or hit it on a hard object. It may damage the quarter window.

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REMOVING THE REAR WINDOW

1. Open the tail gate, and remove the Velcros on the rear window.

2. Unfasten the zippers and slide down the rear window.

NOTICE

Do not bend the removed rear window or hit it on a hard object. It may damage the rear window.

LOWERING THE SOFT−TOP Before lowering the soft−top, make sure

the quarter windows and rear window are already removed.

NOTICE

Lowering the soft−top without removing the quarter and rear window may cause damage to the soft−top.

1. While pressing the lock release button, pull down the latch handle.

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2. Lock the latch handle and hook. 3. Fold the soft−top. Make sure to place the soft−top between the rear seat backs and tail gate.

CAUTION

With the soft−top opened, when the rear seat is in the reclined position or when reclining the rear seat, be careful not to damage the soft−top and not to get your head hit or injured by the latch handles.

4. Take the latch handle cover out of the glovebox, put it over the latch handle and fasten it securely with Velcros.

—Raising the soft−top

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RAISING THE SOFT−TOP

1. Remove the latch handle cover.

Store the removed cover in the glovebox.

2. Raise the soft−top.

CAUTION

When raising the soft−top, keep hands clear from any parts of the top linkage.

3. Separate the latch handle and hook while pressing the lock release button.

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4. Set the hook, push up the latch handle to securely lock it.

CAUTION

D Try pushing and pulling the latch

handle to make sure it is securely locked.

D Try pushing the soft−top forward

and rearward to make sure it is securely locked.

INSTALLING THE REAR WINDOW

1. Open the tail gate and engage the zipper approximately 25 mm (1.0 in.).

CAUTION

The rear window must be securely sealed to prevent exhaust gases from coming into the occupant compartment and causing serious personal injury or death.

2. Align the retainer on the bottom of the window with the groove.

CAUTION

Make sure the retainer on the rear window is securely inserted into the groove.

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3. Fasten the zippers securely and align the Velcros to secure the rear window.

INSTALLING THE QUARTER WINDOWS

1. Engage the zipper approximately 25 mm (1.0 in.).

2. Insert the retainer on the side of the window into the groove on the vehicle side.

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3. Insert the retainer on the bottom of the window into the groove.

CAUTION

Make sure the retainers on the side and bottom of the quarter window are securely inserted into the grooves.

4. Fasten the zipper securely and align the Velcros to secure the quarter windows.

5. Align the Velcros from the inside of the vehicles.

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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering

wheel and Mirrors

D Seats

D Front seats

D Rear seats

D Flattening seatbacks

D Head restraints

D Seat belts

D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D Child restraint

D Tilt steering wheel

D Outside rear view mirrors

D Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are not properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

D Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

D Do not put objects under the seats.

The objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats

D While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

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