Table Of Contents - Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Overview Of Instruments And Controls1
Instrument Panel Overview2
Instrument Cluster Overview4
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Panel5
Keys And Doors7
Key Number Plate7
Operation Of Instruments And7
Side Doors8
Locking And Unlocking With Key8
Locking And Unlocking With Inside Lock Button8
Driver's\ Passenger's Side8
Locking And Unlocking With Power Door Lock Switch9
Rear Door Child-Protectors9
Power Windows10
Operating The Driver's Window10
Operating The Passenger's Windows10
Quarter Window11
Back Door12
Hood12
Fuel Tank Cap14
Electric Moon Roof15
Sliding Operation15
Tilting Operation15
Detachable Sun Roof - Sun Roof Precautions16
Tilting Up And Closing (Front Only)16
Seat Belt Precautions21
Front Seat Belts And Rear Outside Seat Belts22
Rear Center Seat Belt25
Stowing The Rear Seat Belts26
Seat Belt Extender26
Srs Airbags28
Child Restraint Precautions33
Child Restraint System35
Types Of Child Restraint System36
Infant Seat/Convertible Seat36
Installation With 2-Point Type Seat Belts37
Infant Seat Installation37
Convertible Seat Installation39
Installation With 3-Point Type Seat Belt42
Booster Seat Installation48
Top Strap Anchors And Locations50
Tilt Steering Wheel51
Outside Rear View Mirrors51
Power Rear View Mirror Control53
Folding Rear View Mirrors54
Anti Glare Inside Rear View Mirror54
Operation Of Instruments And Controls55
Lights, Wipers And Defogger55
Headlights55
Turn Signal56
Emergency Flashers56
Instrument Panel Light Control57
Interior Light57
Personal Light (With Moon Roof)58
Personal Lights (Without Moon Roof)58
Windshield Wipers And Washer58
Rear Window Wiper And Washer59
Rear Window Defogger60
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder61
Fuel Gauge61
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge62
Tachometer62
Odometer And Trip Meter63
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers63
Checking Service Reminder Indicators66
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock67
Automatic Transmission68
Manual Transmission72
Center Differential Lock System (Four-Wheel Drive Models With Manual Transmission)73
Parking Brake75
Cruise Control75
Turning On The System76
Setting At A Desired Speed76
Cancelling The Preset Speed76
Resetting At A Faster Speed77
Resetting At A Slower Speed77
Resuming The Preset Speed77
Cruise Control Failure Warning77
Car Audio System—Reference78
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics79
Turning The System On And Off79
Switching Between Functions79
Tone And Balance79
Using Your Audio System: Controls And Features80
Car Audio System Operating Hints86
Illumination Control Logic86
Radio Reception86
Air Conditioning System - Controls88
Fan Speed Selector89
Temperature Selector89
Air Flow Selector89
Air Intake Selector90
"A/C" Button90
Air Flow Selector Settings91
Heating92
Air Conditioning92
Ventilation92
Defogging92
Instrument Panel Vents93
Defrosting93
Vehicles with "A/C" Button93
Other Equipment94
Clock94
Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray95
Glovebox95
Auxiliary Box96
Floor Mat96
Information Before Driving Your Toyota98
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions98
Break-In Period99
Fuel Type99
Octane Number99
Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives100
Gasolines Containing Mtbe100
Gasolines Containing Alcohol100
Fuel Tank Capacity100
Operation In Foreign Countries101
Three-Way Catalytic Converter101
Engine Exhaust Cautions102
Functions Of Engine Oil103
Engine Oil Consumption103
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check103
Tandem Master Cylinder Brake System104
Brake Booster104
Anti-Lock Brake System104
"ABS" Warning Light105
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators106
Luggage Stowage Precautions106
Limited-Slip Differential107
Vehicle Identification Number107
Engine Number108
Theft Prevention Labels108
Suspension And Chassis109
Types Of Tires109
Before Starting The Engine110
How To Start The Engine - Before Cranking110
Starting And Driving110
Starting The Engine111
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions111
Off-Road Driving Precautions112
Winter Driving Tips113
Trailer Towing114
Weight Limits114
Hitches116
Brakes And Safety Chains116
Tires117
Trailer Lights117
Break-In Schedule117
Maintenance117
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer119
In Case Of An Emergency121
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start - Simple Checks121
Starting A Flooded Engine122
Jump Starting122
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving124
If Your Vehicle Overheats125
If You Have A Flat Tire126
Required Tools And Spare Tire127
Blocking The Wheel128
Removing Wheel Ornament128
Loosening Wheel Nuts129
Positioning The Jack129
Raising Your Vehicle130
Changing Wheels130
Reinstalling Wheel Nuts131
Lowering Your Vehicle131
Reinstalling Wheel Ornament132
After Changing Wheels132
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed133
Towing Precautions134
Emergency Towing135
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions136
Tips For Towing A Stuck Vehicle136
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever137
If You Lose Your Keys137
Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care138
Protecting Your Toyota From Corrosion138
Washing And Waxing Your Toyota139
Cleaning The Interior141
Vinyl Interior141
Carpets141
Windows141
Maintenance Requirements143
General Maintenance143
Scheduled Maintenance143
And Care143
Tire Pressure144
Inside The Vehicle145
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?146
In The Engine Compartment146
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance148
Engine Compartment Overview149
Fuse Locations150
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions151
Parts And Tools153
Checking The Engine Oil Level155
Engine And Chassis155
Engine Oil Selection156
Oil Identification Marks156
Checking The Engine Coolant Level157
Checking Brake Fluid157
Coolant Type Selection157
Checking Power Steering Fluid158
Checking Tire Pressure159
Checking And Replacing Tires160
Rotating Tires161
Installing Snow Tires And Chains162
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains162
Snow Tire Selection162
Tire Chain Selection162
Replacing Wheels163
Chain Installation163
Wheel Selection163
Aluminum Wheel Precautions164
Electrical Components165
Checking Battery Condition - Precautions165
Checking Battery Exterior166
Checking Battery Fluid166
Checking By The Fluid Level Lines167
Checking By The Hydrometer167
Battery Recharging Precautions168
Adding Distilled Water168
Checking And Replacing Fuses169
Adding Washer Fluid170
Checking Headlight Aims171
Replacing Light Bulbs172
Parking And Front Turn Signal Lights174
Front Side Marker Lights175
Rear Side Marker Lights176
Rear Turn Signal, Stop And Tail, And Back-Up Lights176
High Mounted Stoplight177
License Plate Lights178
Specifications179
Dimensions And Weight180
Engine Specifications181
Fuel Specifications181
Service Specifications181
Tire Size And Pressure184
Fuses185
Engine Compartment185
Instrument Panel186
Passenger's Side Kick Panel186
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading188
Seats189
Front Seats - Seat Adjustment Precautions189
Adjusting Front Seats190
Moving Passenger's Seat for Rear Seat Entry191
Rear Seats - Adjusting Seatback Angle191
Folding Up Rear Seats192
Folding Up Rear Seats (4-Door Models)194
Flattening Seatbacks196
Head Restraints197
Quick Index198
Gas Station Information198