Toyota RAV4 2000 Operating Manual page 49

NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting
Toyota dealer. Such changes
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in
cases.
z Installation
of electronic devices
such as a mobile two- way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
z Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
your
can
some
This front seat belt pretensioner system
has a service reminder indicator to inform
the driver of operating problems. If either
of the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags or
pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible
vehicle.
"
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or
"ON" position, or the light remains on.
"
The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
"
If either front seat belt does not retract
or can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the preten-
sioner.
2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Rav4(U)
"
The front seat belt pretensioner assem-
bly or surrounding area has been dam-
aged.
"
The front part of the vehicle (shaded
in the illustration) was involved in an
accident that was not severe enough to
cause the seat belt pretensioners to
operate.
"
The front seat belt pretensioner assem-
bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
to service the
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