Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 3

Installation of a mobile
two−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat
belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your EV
service station for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the quali-
fied service shop or by your EV service station before
you dispose of your vehicle.
When the electric vehicle needs to be disposed of, suffi-
cient care should be taken for the treatment of poison-
ous electrolyte of traction batteries. For the disposal of
the electric vehicle, consult your EV service station.
On−pavement and off−road
driving tips
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility
vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and
maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car be-
cause it is designed for off−road use also. In addition,
this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of
gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car. This
vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or ve-
hicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to
read Off−road vehicle precautions" in Section 3 and
Off−road driving precautions" in Section 4.
Traction batteries
Traction batteries have a service life. Call your EV ser-
vice station or a service station for information concern-
ing recycling or disposal of traction batteries and your
vehicle.
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