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'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ........Your Toyota’s identification .

  • Page 2: Off-Road Vehicle Precautions

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Off–road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of serious make it capable of performing in a wide personal injury or damage to your ve-...

  • Page 3: Break-In Period

    Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. winds than an ordinary passenger your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- car. Slowing down will allow you to Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
  • Page 4 Toyota, be sure that it has an octane than stated above will cause persistent The WWFC consists of three categories rating no lower than 87.

  • Page 5: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    To stated above. It will cause fuel sys- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). restart the engine after the fuel pump shut tem damage or vehicle performance Toyota does not recommend the use of system activates, turn the ignition problems.

  • Page 6: Operation In Foreign Countries

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Operation in foreign countries Three–way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... A large amount of unburned gases First, comply with the vehicle registration flowing into the three–way catalytic laws.

  • Page 7: Three-Way Catalytic Converter

    If you smell exhaust fumes in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, vehicle, drive with windows dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of open and the back door closed.

  • Page 8: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston More oil is consumed by high–speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel-...

  • Page 9: Iridium-Tipped Spark Plugs

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Iridium–tipped spark plugs Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate sub–systems. If either sub–system should Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work. However, the engine stalls.
  • Page 10 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) When the anti–lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: When the anti–lock brake system occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- function is in action, you may feel the overestimate anti–lock tion of the system:...
  • Page 11 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) “ABS” warning light Driving with tire chains installed. The light comes on when the ignition key Driving over the steps such as the is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti– joints on the road. lock brake system works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds.

  • Page 12: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    Put luggage or cargo in the luggage the warning light system. Contact your compartment when at all possible. Be Toyota dealer as soon as possible to sure all items are secured in place. service the vehicle. Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- The light does not come on when the anced.

  • Page 13: Limited-Slip Differential

    NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same NOTICE size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota Do not load the vehicle beyond the because damage to the limited–slip vehicle capacity weight specified on differential could possibly occur with page 246 in Section 8.
  • Page 14 This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is The engine number is stamped on the also on the Certification Regulation Label.

  • Page 15: Theft Prevention Labels

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Your new vehicle carries theft preven- Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 hicle is originally equipped with. mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).
  • Page 16 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol. Do not use tire other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals.
  • Page 17 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 18: Before Starting The Engine

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it.

  • Page 19: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 20: Off-Road Driving Precautions

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Off–road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off–road, please Do not drive in excess of the speed CAUTION observe the following precautions to en- limit. Even if the legal speed limit sure your driving enjoyment and to help permits it, do not drive over 140 Always observe the following precau- prevent the closure of areas to off–road...

  • Page 21: Winter Driving Tips

    When it is extremely cold, we recommend in brake drums and around brake to your vehicle’s suspension and to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to discs may affect braking efficiency chassis. provide protection down to about –50_C and may damage brake system com- (–58_F).

  • Page 22: Dinghy Towing

    If you not use the parking brake, or snow or are not sure about which oil to use, call water accumulated in and around the your Toyota dealer–he will be pleased to parking brake mechanism freeze, help.
  • Page 23 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Dinghy towing does not eliminate the To prevent the vehicle from being Four–wheel drive models: possibility of damage to your vehicle. damaged, observe following. To prevent the vehicle from being damaged, observe following. z Do not tow the vehicle at the ve- z Do not tow the vehicle at the ve- DINGHY TOWING TIPS...

  • Page 24: Trailer Towing

    Toyota not exceed the following. warranties do not apply to damage or Two–wheel drive models malfunction caused by towing a trailer for 2468 kg (5441 lb.)
  • Page 25 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) The gross vehicle weight must not Total trailer weight Tongue load exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated Certification Label. The gross ve- hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load.
  • Page 26 If Toyota does not recommend using a and state/provincial regulations. damage occurs to the coupling unit weight...
  • Page 27 Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- form to any applicable federal, state/ tion. If your vehicle has a manual Toyota recommends that you do not provincial or local regulations. If not, transmission, prevent excessive clutch tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a...
  • Page 28 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a versely affect handling of your vehicle er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention on hot days temperatures over 1.

  • Page 29: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, Too

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Getting more kilometers/mileage from a Avoid long engine idling. If you have Slow down and downshift before liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it a long wait and you are not in traffic, descending steep or long downhill easy.
  • Page 30 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast alignment not only causes faster tire down hills. Your power steering and wear but also puts an extra load on brake booster will not function with- the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

  • Page 31: In Case Of An Emergency

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 32: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have your foot off the accelerator pedal. checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine does not start after 15 se- your keys work, the system is possibly speed but will not start—...
  • Page 33 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, spark is brought near. Use only electrical burns, or damaged electronic standardized jumper cables and do components, these instructions must be...
  • Page 34 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Jumper cable 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs Discharged from the booster and discharged batter- battery...
  • Page 35 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable.

  • Page 36: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    CAUTION 4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en- 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. If the engine is not running, the pow- for assistance.

  • Page 37: If You Have A Flat Tire

    Block the wheel diagonally opposite system. You should have it checked as spot with firm ground. to the one being changed if neces- soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. 2. Stop the engine and turn on your sary. emergency flashers.
  • Page 38 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Required tools and spare tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de- flated tire. Driving even a short dis- tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 39 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. Tool bag (in the right side box of lug- gage compartment) Jack (under the right front seat) Spare tire (on the back door) To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations.
  • Page 40 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Blocking the wheel To remove the spare tire on the back door: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. Full spare tire cover—Unhook the latch handle under the cover and pull up the cover with holding the bottom of it. Half spare tire cover—Pry off the center cover and loose the nut with wheel nut wrench, then remove the spare tire cover.
  • Page 41 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle 3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 4. Position the jack at the following 5. After making sure that no one is in jack points. the vehicle, raise it high enough so Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- that the spare tire can be installed.
  • Page 42 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 6. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
  • Page 43 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 8.
  • Page 44 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Stowing flat tire 9. Install the flat tire and spare tire Insert the hooks under the guides to the cover on the back door. upper slots. Then lower the cover and Guides lock the latch handle. Check that the cov- er is securely in place.

  • Page 45: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) If your vehicle needs to be towed— —After changing wheels 10. Check the air pressure of the re- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification —From front —From front designated on page 249 in Section 8.
  • Page 46 If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Do not tow with the key removed or and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
  • Page 47 (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Do not tow with sling type truck, ei- vice. ther from the front or rear. This may cause body damage.
  • Page 48 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Emergency towing eyelet precautions Before emergency towing, check that NOTICE NOTICE the eyelet is not broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not Only specified towing eyelet; Use only a cable or chain specifically loose.

  • Page 49: If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever

    If you cannot shift the selector lever move, do not forcibly continue the out of “P” position to other positions towing. Contact your Toyota dealer even though the brake pedal is de- or a commercial tow truck service pressed, use the shift lock override but- for assistance.

  • Page 50: If You Lose Your Keys

    Toyota dealer as soon as Even if you lose only one key, contact possible to avoid the possibility of theft or your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If an accident. Then, have the identification you lose all your master keys, you cannot number of your new transmitter registered.
  • Page 51 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 52 Now, it is up to you. Proper more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause care of your Toyota can help ensure long– mud and debris without removing them. corrosion to those components of the term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 53 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
  • Page 54 To prevent damage to the antenna, your vehicle is re–painted and placed damage. make sure it is removed before driv- in a high heat paint waxing booth. ing your Toyota through an automatic High temperatures could damage the 3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap bumpers.
  • Page 55 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION z Do not use dye or bleach on the Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline Do not wash the vehicle floor with or window cleaner on the interior. belts — it may weaken them. water, or allow water to get onto the z Do not use the belts until they be- floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-...
  • Page 56 Toyota, your local z If you use a liquid car freshener, do alkaline or acid solutions for clean- Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer not apply the liquid onto the ve- leather these could them.
  • Page 57 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 58 Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 213 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
  • Page 59 Toyota dealer or a quali- ness. Tighten them if necessary. fied service shop immediately. It is recom- Tire rotation...
  • Page 60 Battery electrolyte level brake applied. Your Toyota has a maintenance free bat- tery. You do not have to add distilled wa- ter. For longer life of the battery, however, see page 232 for additional information.
  • Page 61 Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
  • Page 62 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 63 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight ........Engine .

  • Page 64: Dimensions And Weight

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Dimensions and weight Engine Model: 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires 1AZ–FE 4195 (165.2) 4210 (165.7) Type: ∗ 2 4200 (165.4) ∗ 3 Overall length mm (in.) 4215 (165.9) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline ∗ 3 4205 (165.6) ∗...

  • Page 65: Fuel

    ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom- Automatic transaxle 6.2 (6.6, 5.5) mended. Coolant type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- lent With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
  • Page 66 Hypoid gear oil API GL–5 Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): changing the automatic transmission fluid, Recommended oil viscosity: Two–wheel drive models use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T–IV Above –18_C (0_F) 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in SAE 90 Four–wheel drive models...

  • Page 67: Tires

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Tires BRAKES STEERING Tire size: 215/70R16 99S Minimum pedal clearance when depressed Wheel free play: 235/60R16 100H with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) with the engine running, mm (in.): Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi): Power steering fluid type:...

  • Page 68: Fuses

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Fuses 7. ALT–S 5 A: Charging system 8. IGN 15 A: Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi- port fuel injection system 9. EFI3 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system, emission control system 10.
  • Page 69 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 21. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel light, 32. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir- gauges and meters, front fog lights, ror defoggers instrument panel light control, outside 33. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper and rear view mirror defoggers, air condi- washer tioning system...
  • Page 70 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 71 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
  • Page 72 Toyota Motor Washington, D.C. 20590. You can Sales, U.S.A., Inc. also obtain other information about Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this (Toll–free: 1–800–331–4331). motor vehicle safety from the Hot- information.
  • Page 73 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Treadwear—The treadwear grade Traction C—The traction Warning: The temperature grades for this comparative rating based on the wear rate grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, tire are established for a tire that is prop- of the tire when tested under controlled B, and C, and they represent the tire’s erly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 74 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 75 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 76 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Instrument panel overview 1. Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Garage door opener box 6. Electric moon roof switch and personal light 7. Glove box 8. Power door lock switches (with power windows) 9.
  • Page 77 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Instrument panel light control knob 3. Engine immobiliser system indicator light 4. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 5. Wiper and washer switches 6. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 7.
  • Page 78 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Instrument cluster overview 1. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge 7. Odometer and two trip meters 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator lights 6. Trip meter reset knob 3. Tachometer 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 79 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light Anti–lock brake system warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light Open door warning light ∗ 1 ∗ 1 SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning...
  • Page 80 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Overdrive–off indicator light ∗ 2 Cruise control indicator light ∗ 1 : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 90 in Section 1–5. ∗ 2 : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 103 in Section 1–6.
  • Page 81 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobiliser system .

  • Page 82: Keys

    If you should lose your keys or if you built–in transponder chip. glove box. need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key 2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work To protect things locked in the glove box number.
  • Page 83 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) A transponder chip for engine immobiliser system has been filled in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys.
  • Page 84 If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.

  • Page 85: Engine Immobiliser System

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Engine immobiliser system For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

  • Page 86: Side Doors

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Side doors— For vehicles sold in U.S.A. For vehicles sold in Canada FCC ID: NI4TMIM–4 This device complies with RSS–210 of MADE IN JAPAN industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 87 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key, the interior light comes on for about 15 seconds and then fades out, even if the door is not opened. (For further informa- tion, see “Interior lights”...
  • Page 88 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door. Without power windows REAR DOOR CHILD–PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK” LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH position as shown on the label. POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH This feature allows you to lock a rear Push the switch.
  • Page 89 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote CAUTION control system that can lock or unlock all the side doors and back door, or Before driving, be sure that the doors activate “PANIC” mode from closed locked, especially...
  • Page 90 You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- headlights and tail lights. trol transmitters for the same vehicle. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed hicle theft when you witness anyone at- information. tempting to break into or damage your If the wireless remote control transmitter vehicle.
  • Page 91 If you lose your transmitter, contact your 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Toyota dealer as soon as possible to Connect the equipment into an outlet designed to provide reasonable protec- avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-...
  • Page 92 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents. NOTICE z During replacing transmitter 1.

  • Page 93: Power Windows

    After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. 3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi- The windows can be operated with the tive (+) side up.
  • Page 94 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught Window lock between the window and window frame. switch If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

  • Page 95: Back Door

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Back door CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.

  • Page 96: Hood

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Hood When all the side doors and back door CAUTION are unlocked simultaneously with a key, the interior light comes on for about 15 Keep the back door closed while seconds and then fades out, even if the driving.
  • Page 97 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos- ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3.

  • Page 98: Fuel Tank Cap

    If the indicator lamp does moved. not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 99: Electric Moon Roof

    Sun shade operation— curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. The sun shade can be opened or closed Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank by hand. cap for replacement. It is designed Sliding operation— to regulate fuel tank pressure.
  • Page 100 (See “Washing and result in a serious injury. When waxing your Toyota” on page 203 in anyone close the roof, first make Section 5.) sure it is safe to do so.
  • Page 101 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .

  • Page 102: Seats

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot While adjusting the seat, do not put hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel instrument...
  • Page 103 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER CAUTION Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired To reduce the risk of sliding under position with slight body pressure and the lap belt during a collision, avoid release the lever.

  • Page 104: Rear Seats

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions —Adjusting rear seats CAUTION When returning seats to their origi- nal position: Any operations should not be made Make sure the seat belts are not while the vehicle is moving. twisted or caught under the seat When adjusting the seat, be careful and are arranged in their proper not to hit the seat against a pas-...
  • Page 105 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER NOTICE Adjust both seat cushions to the Hold the center of the lever and pull it same position and align both seat- Do not fold the seatback forward up. Then slide the seat to the desired backs at the same angle when a while the luggage cover is set.
  • Page 106 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Folding up rear seats BEFORE FOLDING UP REAR SEAT 2. Insert the round end tab into the FOLDING UP REAR SEATS cover. You will hear a click when the Stow the rear center seat belt, do the 1.
  • Page 107 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2. Hold the center of the lever and pull 3. Lower the head restraint to the low- 4. Pull up the seat cushion lock release it up. Then slide the rear seat fully est position. Pull up the strap to lever and swing the whole seat up backward and pull it forward slightly unlock the seatback and fold the...
  • Page 108 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 5. Make sure the front legs are locked RETURNING REAR SEAT 2. Pull the seatback release strap and and the seat is securely locked in swing the seatback up. 1. To unlock the seat, hold the upper position.
  • Page 109 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Removing rear seats CAUTION When returning seats to their original position: Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. Make sure the seat...
  • Page 110 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Reinstalling rear seats CAUTION When removing the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.
  • Page 111 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION When returning seats to their original position: Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or...

  • Page 112: Flattening Seatbacks

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Flattening seatbacks (front seat only) To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving. Do not leave removed seat loose in the vehicle. Do not try to sit on or place any- thing on the removed seat.

  • Page 113: Head Restraints

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Head restraints CAUTION Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. After putting back the seat, pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

  • Page 114: Seat Belts

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
  • Page 115 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Front and rear seat belts CAUTION Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose Persons should ride in their seats parts. Damaged parts should be re- properly wearing their seat belts placed. disassemble whenever vehicle moving.
  • Page 116 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
  • Page 117 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Take up slack High–positioned belts loose–fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- Too high der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
  • Page 118 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly located and securely latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision. SEAT BELT FOR REAR CENTER SEAT Two buckles and tabs for rear center seat belt The rear center seat belt is a 3–point type...
  • Page 119 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Stowing the rear center seat belt To release the concave end tab, insert the STOWING THE REAR CENTER SEAT CAUTION key into the hole on buckle 1 (with light BELT gray buckle–release button) and allow the 1.
  • Page 120 Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
  • Page 121 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Remember that the extender pro- Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat To connect the extender to the seat vided for you may not be safe when until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot...
  • Page 122 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- The front seat belt pretensioner system belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ON” position. mainly consists of the following compo- activated in response to a severe fron- It goes off after about 6 seconds.
  • Page 123 Contact your Toyota dealer z Attachment of a grille guard (bull soon possible service Failure to follow these instructions bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,...

  • Page 124: Srs Driver And Front Passenger Airbags

    Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as pos- In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- sible from the steering wheel while dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide...
  • Page 125 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
  • Page 126 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or Collision from the rear of pavement or jumping over hard material a deep hole Collision from the side Vehicle rollover Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags are not designed to The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri- The SRS airbag system consists mainly of inflate if the vehicle is involved in a...
  • Page 127 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- CAUTION detect deceleration and the system trig- bags may break the windshield as the gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical vehicle buckles.
  • Page 128 Toyota strongly recommends that all in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the Move seat safest for infants and children.
  • Page 129 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, Do not put objects or your pets on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or the vehicle is in use.
  • Page 130 Contact your winches or any other equipment to Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the front end service the vehicle. z Repairs made on or near the front...

  • Page 131: Child Restraint

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child Toyota strongly urges use of restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which enough to use them. conforms to the size of the child, The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
  • Page 132 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small Make sure that you have complied CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly with all installation instructions pro- restrained on the seat with the lap por- vided child restraint...
  • Page 133 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Types of child restraint system When not using the child restraint system, Child restraint systems are classified into keep it secured with the seat belt or place the following 3 types depending on the it somewhere other than the passenger child’s age and size.
  • Page 134 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Installation with seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. Never put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag can cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.
  • Page 135 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Same position Same angle 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Do not put a rear–facing child re- When installing a child restraint or around the infant seat following the straint system on the rear seat if it system in the rear center position, instructions provided by its manufactur- interferes with the lock mechanism...
  • Page 136 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 137 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward– belt to retract completely. The belt will facing or rear–facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 138 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Move seat fully back CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear–facing child re- tem should be allowed to be put on straint system on the rear seat if it Never put a rear–facing child re- the front passenger seat only when interferes with the lock mechanism straint system on the front passen-...
  • Page 139 Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not When installing a child restraint or around the convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is system in the rear center position,...
  • Page 140 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract Push and pull the child restraint sys- tended.
  • Page 141 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Move seat fully back 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle–release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward–fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only.
  • Page 142 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Same Same position angle Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
  • Page 143 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. Outside position 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and al- low the belt to retract.
  • Page 144 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Follow the procedure below for a child For U.S.A.— restraint system that requires the use Use the anchor brackets behind the rear of a top strap. seatbacks and on the luggage compart- ment to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.
  • Page 145 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt. Center anchor bracket only— Run the top strap through between both seatbacks. Latch hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. For instructions to install the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint”...
  • Page 146 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 3. Outside anchor brackets only— The lower anchorages for the child re- Replace the head restraint. straint system interfaced with FMVSS225 specification are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats.
  • Page 147 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAUTION INSTALLATION Type A— When using the lower anchorages 1. Widen the clearance between for the child restraint system, be seat cushion and seatback a little sure that there are no irregular ob- and confirm the position of the low- jects around the anchorages or that er anchorages in the seat cushion.

  • Page 148: Tilt Steering Wheel

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.
  • Page 149 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Power rear view mirror control —Folding rear view mirrors CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

  • Page 150: Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Anti–glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors— CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can just To block out glare, move the sun visor.
  • Page 151 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Vanity mirrors CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti–glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view. To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
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  • Page 153 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 154: Headlights And Turn Signals

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (on some models) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light...

  • Page 155: Emergency Flashers

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.

  • Page 156: Instrument Panel Light Control

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior lights To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob. the band of the headlight and turn sig- switch.

  • Page 157: Personal Lights

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Personal lights ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM To turn on the personal light, push the (with power door lock system) switch. To turn the light off, push the switch once again. With the switch in “DOOR” position, the light comes on when any of the side doors and back door are opened.

  • Page 158: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 235 in Section 7–3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

  • Page 159: Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers NOTICE CAUTION Do not operate the rear wiper if the Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, rear window is dry. It may scratch the keep your hands off them when the glass.
  • Page 160 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 161 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 162: Fuel Gauge

    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. The gauge works when the ignition The gauge indicates the engine coolant...

  • Page 163: Tachometer

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: Driving up a long hill on a hot day. Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop–and–go traffic.

  • Page 164: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    The meter If parking brake Take vehicle to display changes in the order from the is off, stop Toyota dealer. odometer to trip meter A to trip meter immediately and B, then back to the odometer each contact Toyota time you push.
  • Page 165 Key reminder Remove key. Toyota dealer in the following cases: The brake system warning light re- buzzer The light does not come on even if the mains on together with the “ABS” warning light. parking brake is applied when the igni- Light reminder Turn off lights.
  • Page 166 Toyota dealer as soon as The light may occasionally flicker when keep flashing. possible. the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop.
  • Page 167 Contact your the tank as soon as possible. closed. Toyota dealer as soon as possible to On inclines or curves, due to the move- (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- service the vehicle. ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level perature Warning Light (four–wheel...
  • Page 168 The light warns that the windshield washer ing buzzer does not function as described fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at above, have it checked by your Toyota your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 169 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ....... Automatic transmission .

  • Page 170: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Ignition switch with steering lock “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering NOTICE wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is not running. You must push in the key to turn it from The battery will discharge and the “ACC”...

  • Page 171: Automatic Transmission

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of Selector lever incorrect operation. This means you can Lock release button To prevent misshifting only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 172 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Vehicles with cruise control—When the CAUTION cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and Never put your foot on the accelera- releasing overdrive switch, engine tor pedal while shifting. braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled.
  • Page 173 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Shift into the “L” position. The trans- (e) Using “2” and “L” positions z Do not continue hill climbing or mission will downshift to first gear The “2” and “L” positions are used for hard towing for a long time in the when the vehicle speed drops down to strong engine braking as described pre- “2”...
  • Page 174 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) (g) Parking (i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. CAUTION 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Always keep your foot on the brake fully depress the parking brake pedal pedal while stopped with the engine your vehicle becomes...

  • Page 175: Manual Transmission

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Manual transmission gear km/h (mph) z Do not race the engine and avoid 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 (15) spinning the wheels. 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 (25) z If your vehicle remains stuck after 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 (40) rocking the vehicle several times,...

  • Page 176: Parking Brake

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Parking brake Four–wheel drive models Good driving practice gear km/h (mph) If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put (29) the transmission in neutral, release the (53) clutch pedal momentarily, and then try (81) again. 170 (106) When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not...

  • Page 177: Cruise Control

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control allows you to cruise brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off To set: Pull up the lever.
  • Page 178 If the preset speed automatically cancels vehicle will return to the speed set prior out other than for the above cases, have to the acceleration. your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- er at the earliest opportunity. CAUTION RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED For manual transmission: Push the lever up in the “RES/ACC”...
  • Page 179 If you use the brake comes on. pedal, cruise control is cancelled. If this is the case, contact your Toyota RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED dealer and have your vehicle inspected. If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling...
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  • Page 181 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 182 Using your audio system— —Some basics Reference This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
  • Page 183 In make sure it is removed before driv- NOTICE fact, different kinds of music and vocal ing your Toyota through an automatic Never try to disassemble or oil any programs usually sound better with differ- car wash.
  • Page 184 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 185 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Compact Disc Player (Program) These buttons are used to preset and If you want to fast forward or reverse Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations.
  • Page 186 If the malfunction is not rectified, take sound balance between the front and rear, track and disc number currently being your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. and the right and left speakers. played. Each time you push “CD”, the DISC For front/rear adjustment, push “CTRL /...
  • Page 187 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) ∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from To randomly play the tracks on a disc: Compact Disc Player Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” There are two repeat features—you can double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will appear on the display.
  • Page 188 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SCAN Scanning the tracks on a disc: Cassette Player Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” Radio By using this button, you can skip up or will appear on the display and the player down to a different track. You can either scan all the frequencies on will scan all the tracks on the disc you a band or scan only the preset stations...
  • Page 189 TUNE (Tuning) ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio signal becomes weak, the radio reduces (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up the amount of channel separation to prev- the frequency.
  • Page 190 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 191 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- (Program) sette player will stop and then play that These buttons are used to preset and Push “ ” to select the other side of a same side.
  • Page 192 If the malfunction is not rectified, take track and disc number currently being The display will show the range from your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. played. Each time you push “CD”, the “TRE –5” to “TRE 5”. system changes to the automatic changer.
  • Page 193 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) DISC If the audio system is off, you can turn Compact disc auto changer only— on the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also, Compact disc auto changer only— To randomly play all the tracks in the push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette or magazine: By using this button, you can select a compact disc operation to radio operation.
  • Page 194 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 195 TUNE (Tuning) the number of tracks you want to skip. If ST (Stereo reception) display Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio you push the button ten times, the skip Your radio automatically changes to stereo (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up feature will be turned off.
  • Page 196 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Car audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system the upper atmosphere–especially at night. operation: These reflected signals can interfere with z Be careful not to spill beverages...
  • Page 197 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Use high–quality cassettes. If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound Low–quality cassette tapes can cause even though your compact disc player many problems, including poor sound, appears to be working. Remove the inconsistent playing speed,...
  • Page 198 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Your compact disc player cannot play CAUTION special shaped or low–quality compact discs such as those shown here. Do Compact disc players use an invisible not use them as the player could be laser beam which could cause hazard- damaged.
  • Page 199 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 200: Controls

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Controls 1. “A/C” Button (on some models) 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. Temperature Selector 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 201 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Fan speed selector This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to clean up the front view more quickly. the right to increase, to the left to de- crease.
  • Page 202 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.

  • Page 203: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 204 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
  • Page 205 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Defogging On humid days, do not blow cold air Vehicles with “A/C” button— on the windshield—the difference be- The inside of the windshield Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified tween the outside and inside tempera- heating or cooling. This setting clears the For best results, set controls to: tures could make the fogging worse.

  • Page 206: Side Vents

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Side vents Open Close If air flow control is not satisfactory, check You can change air flow direction by turn- the side vents. The side vents may be ing the side vents. opened or closed as shown. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 207 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtrays .

  • Page 208: Clock

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). Cigarette lighter and front ashtray The digital clock indicates the time. The key must be in the “ACC”...

  • Page 209: Power Outlets

    Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or 12V/120W (front and rear outlets to- equivalent for replacement. gether).

  • Page 210: Glove Box

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Glove box Garage door opener box To use the glove box, do this. The box is designed to store a garage Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- door opener transmitter. sive on back side of loop and adhere loop To open: Pull the lever.
  • Page 211 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Please note if transmitter has wire clip for Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac- Remove spacers from the center panel. sun visor, this clip must be removed prior ing inside of box into the box. Make sure Place the largest spacer on the pin that to adhesion of the Velcro.
  • Page 212 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving. Keep the remained spacers away from children. When the garage door opener transmitter If the center panel does not contact with is properly installed, you can operate the your garage door opener transmitter:...

  • Page 213: Auxiliary Boxes

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Auxiliary boxes— To use the auxiliary boxes, open as shown in the following illustrations. Type auxiliary boxes are equipped with a belt to hold the objects such as first–aid kit. See “—Using the holding belts” on page 140 for detailed information.

  • Page 214: Front Cup Holder

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Using the holding belts Front cup holder These auxiliary boxes are equipped with a belt to hold the objects. Type C auxiliary box—This belt is de- signed to hold the first–aid kit. To use the belt, do the following. 1.

  • Page 215: Rear Cup Holder

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Rear cup holder CAUTION CAUTION Do not place anything else other Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans on the cup than cups or drink–cans on the cup holder, such items holder, such items thrown about in the compartment thrown about in the compartment...

  • Page 216: Tie-Down Hooks

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Tie–down hooks Front side—To hold a bigger cup, remove the detachable adapter. Rear side—To hold a bigger cup, push down the spring. To secure your luggage, use the tie–down hooks as shown above. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage.

  • Page 217: Grocery Bag Hooks

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Grocery bag hooks (type A) Grocery bag hooks (type B) Luggage cover This hook is designed to hang things This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags. like grocery bags. To use the hook, pull it down. NOTICE NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook, do...
  • Page 218 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) To use the luggage cover: NOTICE 1. Hook the front end of the luggage Do not fold the seatback forward cover board onto the front protru- while the luggage cover is set. sions. 2. Lower the rear side of luggage cover If the luggage cover is left to be removed, board and hook onto the rear protru- place it somewhere other than the passen-...

  • Page 219: Separation Net

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Separation net You can separate the luggage compart- ment by installing the separation net. (a) Behind the rear seats You can choose one of the three posi- tions. (b) Behind the front seats (folding up rear seats) 1.
  • Page 220 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) (a) Behind the rear seats (b) Behind the front seats 2. Insert one side of the net stay into (folding up rear seats) the net fixing hole. Press the stay to 3. Hook the claw of the strap over the contract and insert the other side of 3.

  • Page 221: Roof Luggage Carrier

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Roof luggage carrier (c) Behind the front seats 4. Pull the end of the belt to stretch The roof luggage carrier consists of (removing rear seats) the net securely. roof rails (1) attached to the roof and sliding crossrails (2).

  • Page 222: Floor Mat

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Floor mat CAUTION If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, When you load cargo on the roof lug- stop the vehicle now and then dur- gage carrier, observe the following: ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
  • Page 223 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor slips and interferes with movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 224 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 225 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .

  • Page 226: Engine Compartment Overview

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Engine compartment overview 1. Battery 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Electric cooling fans 8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 227: Fuse Locations

    Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
  • Page 228 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) CAUTION Be sure that the ignition is off if Dispose of used oil and filter only you work near the electric cooling in a safe and acceptable manner. When the engine is running, keep fans or radiator grille. With the Do not dispose of used oil and fil- hands, clothing,...

  • Page 229: Parts And Tools

    Rag or paper towel sion fluid, transmission nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- could be damaged. Funnel (only for adding fluid) signed in metric sizes, so your tools must z Do not drive with the air cleaner be metric.
  • Page 230 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Tools: Screwdriver (for driver’s side instru- ment lower panel nut) Conventional wrench (for passenger’s side kick panel nut) Adding washer fluid Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage rating original...
  • Page 231 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 232: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking the engine oil level ENGINE OIL SELECTION CAUTION Use API grade SJ, “Energy–Conserving” Low level Full level or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Be careful not to touch the hot ex- Recommended viscosity (SAE): haust manifold. If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine.

  • Page 233: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Visually check the radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock and water pump. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system. ILSAC certification mark...

  • Page 234: Checking Brake Fluid

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking brake fluid We recommend to use 50% solution for CAUTION your Toyota, to provide protection down to about –35_C (–31_F). When it is extreme- To prevent burning yourself, do not ly cold, to provide protection down to remove the radiator cap when the en- about –50_C (–58_F), 60% solution is rec-...

  • Page 235: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking power steering fluid Remove and replace the reservoir cap by Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted Open tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid line.

  • Page 236: Checking And Replacing The Air Conditioning Filter

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter is behind the 1. Push each side of the glove box to 2. Remove the filter case from the filter glove box. disconnect the claws. outlet as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 237: Checking Tire Pressure

    If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it size and the vehicle capacity weight are If it is dirty, it should be replaced. checked by your Toyota dealer. given on page 246 in Section 8. They are The following instructions for checking also on the tire pressure label as shown.

  • Page 238: Checking And Replacing Tires

    REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built–in tread wear indicators to help you know Two–wheel drive models—When replac- when the tires need replacement. When ing a tire, use only the same size and the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06...

  • Page 239: Rotating Tires

    Do not use tires of different brands, sizes and constructions. This may damage the drive system. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both front or rear tires be re- placed as a set. See “If you have a flat tire” on page 187 in Section 4 for tire change procedure.

  • Page 240: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    To equalize tire wear and help extend WHEN SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION tire life, Toyota recommends that you CHAINS Snow tires should be installed on all rotate your tires according to the main- Snow tires or chains are recommended wheels.
  • Page 241 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) NOTICE CAUTION Side chain If the wrong combination of tire and Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or chain is used, the chains could dam- chain manufacturer’s recom- age the vehicle body. mended speed limit, whichever is lower.

  • Page 242: Replacing Wheels

    When replacing wheels, care should be to damage the aluminum wheels. NOTICE taken to ensure that the wheels are re- Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and placed by ones with the same load ca- Four–wheel drive models: wrench designed for your aluminum pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
  • Page 243 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 244: Checking Battery Condition

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior CAUTION EMERGENCY MEASURES Terminals Ground cable If electrolyte gets in your eyes, BATTERY PRECAUTIONS flush your eyes with clean water The battery produces flammable and immediately immediate explosive hydrogen gas. medical attention.

  • Page 245: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. Clear or Have battery Never recharge the battery while the checked by your light engine is running. Also, be sure all Toyota dealer.

  • Page 246: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by using the pull–out tool. The location of the pull– out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.

  • Page 247: Adding Washer Fluid

    If the new fuse immediately blows out, NOTICE there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as Do not use engine antifreeze or any soon as possible. other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

  • Page 248: Replacing Light Bulbs

    They can burst or shatter if scratched front fog lights) Toyota dealer. or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its Front turn signal plastic or metal case. Do not touch 7440 lights (with front the glass part of a bulb with bare fog lights) hands.
  • Page 249 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Headlights Bulb Light bulbs Type Interior lights — Personal light — A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: HB4 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs D: Double end bulbs 1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec- 2. Release the bulb retaining spring tor.
  • Page 250 Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 251 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 3. Unplug the connector while depress- 4. Turn the bulb and remove it. 5. Install a new bulb and the connector ing on the tab. into the mounting hole. Install the front fog light unit then the front If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
  • Page 252 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Parking and front side —Front turn signal lights marker lights (without front fog lights) Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 253 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Front turn signal lights (with front fog lights) —Side turn signal lights Front of vehicle Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 254 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, rear side marker and back–up lights a: Stop/tail and rear side marker light b: Back–up light c: Rear turn signal light 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 255 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) —High mounted stoplight —License plate lights Use a Flat–bladed screwdriver. 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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  • Page 257: Important Information About This Manual

    ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION...
  • Page 258 Important information about your Toyota New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non–genuine spare parts and accesso- D New vehicle warranty...
  • Page 259 The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re- is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as quirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equip- they are, this may cause an accident such as fire.
  • Page 260 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 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.
  • Page 261 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) 2001 RAV4 (OM42483U) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 262 For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow- ing pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance and any other assistance you may require.
  • Page 263 ’01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008) U−7 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 264 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 265 Toyota dealer. Areas covered include such things as spark plug re Pub. Name: 2001 RAV4 Repair Manual placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil Pub.

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