Toyota RAV4 1997 Manuals

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Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual (199 pages)

Toyota RAV4 1997

Brand: Toyota | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.87 MB

Overview of Instruments and Controls
1
Instrument Panel Overview
2
Instrument Cluster Overview
4
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel
5
Keys and Doors
7
Key Number Plate
7
Operation of Instruments and
7
Side Doors
8
Locking and Unlocking with Key
8
Locking and Unlocking with Inside Lock Button
8
Driver’s\ Passenger’s Side
8
Locking and Unlocking with Power Door Lock Switch
9
Rear Door Child-Protectors
9
Power Windows
10
Operating the Driver's Window
10
Operating the Passenger's Windows
10
Quarter Window
11
Back Door
12
Hood
12
Fuel Tank Cap
14
Electric Moon Roof
15
Sliding Operation
15
Tilting Operation
15
Detachable Sun Roof - Sun Roof Precautions
16
Tilting up and Closing (Front Only)
16
Seat Belt Precautions
21
Front Seat Belts and Rear Outside Seat Belts
22
Rear Center Seat Belt
25
Stowing the Rear Seat Belts
26
Seat Belt Extender
26
SRS Airbags
28
Child Restraint Precautions
33
Child Restraint System
35
Types of Child Restraint System
36
Infant Seat/Convertible Seat
36
Installation with 2-Point Type Seat Belts
37
Infant Seat Installation
37
Convertible Seat Installation
39
Installation with 3-Point Type Seat Belt
42
Booster Seat Installation
48
Top Strap Anchors and Locations
50
Tilt Steering Wheel
51
Outside Rear View Mirrors
51
Power Rear View Mirror Control
53
Folding Rear View Mirrors
54
Anti Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
54
Operation of Instruments and Controls
55
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
55
Headlights
55
Turn Signal
56
Emergency Flashers
56
Instrument Panel Light Control
57
Interior Light
57
Personal Light (with Moon Roof)
58
Personal Lights (Without Moon Roof)
58
Windshield Wipers and Washer
58
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
59
Rear Window Defogger
60
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder
61
Fuel Gauge
61
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
62
Tachometer
62
Odometer and Trip Meter
63
Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
63
Checking Service Reminder Indicators
66
Ignition Switch with Steering Lock
67
Automatic Transmission
68
Manual Transmission
72
Center Differential Lock System (Four-Wheel Drive Models with Manual Transmission)
73
Parking Brake
75
Cruise Control
75
Turning on the System
76
Setting at a Desired Speed
76
Cancelling the Preset Speed
76
Resetting at a Faster Speed
77
Resetting at a Slower Speed
77
Resuming the Preset Speed
77
Cruise Control Failure Warning
77
Car Audio System—Reference
78
Using Your Audio System: some Basics
79
Turning the System on and off
79
Switching between Functions
79
Tone and Balance
79
Using Your Audio System: Controls and Features
80
Car Audio System Operating Hints
86
Illumination Control Logic
86
Radio Reception
86
Air Conditioning System - Controls
88
Fan Speed Selector
89
Temperature Selector
89
Air Flow Selector
89
Air Intake Selector
90
“A/C” Button
90
Air Flow Selector Settings
91
Heating
92
Air Conditioning
92
Ventilation
92
Defogging
92
Instrument Panel Vents
93
Defrosting
93
Vehicles with “A/C” Button
93
Other Equipment
94
Clock
94
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray
95
Glovebox
95
Auxiliary Box
96
Floor Mat
96
Information before Driving Your Toyota
98
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions
98
Break-In Period
99
Fuel Type
99
Octane Number
99
Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives
100
Gasolines Containing MTBE
100
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
100
Fuel Tank Capacity
100
Operation in Foreign Countries
101
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
101
Engine Exhaust Cautions
102
Functions of Engine Oil
103
Engine Oil Consumption
103
Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
103
Tandem Master Cylinder Brake System
104
Brake Booster
104
Anti-Lock Brake System
104
“ABS” Warning Light
105
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
106
Luggage Stowage Precautions
106
Limited-Slip Differential
107
Vehicle Identification Number
107
Engine Number
108
Theft Prevention Labels
108
Suspension and Chassis
109
Types of Tires
109
Before Starting the Engine
110
How to Start the Engine - before Cranking
110
Starting and Driving
110
Starting the Engine
111
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
111
Off-Road Driving Precautions
112
Winter Driving Tips
113
Trailer Towing
114
Weight Limits
114
Hitches
116
Brakes and Safety Chains
116
Tires
117
Trailer Lights
117
Break-In Schedule
117
Maintenance
117
How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
119
In Case of an Emergency
121
If Your Vehicle will Not Start - Simple Checks
121
Starting a Flooded Engine
122
Jump Starting
122
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
124
If Your Vehicle Overheats
125
If You Have a Flat Tire
126
Required Tools and Spare Tire
127
Blocking the Wheel
128
Removing Wheel Ornament
128
Loosening Wheel Nuts
129
Positioning the Jack
129
Raising Your Vehicle
130
Changing Wheels
130
Reinstalling Wheel Nuts
131
Lowering Your Vehicle
131
Reinstalling Wheel Ornament
132
After Changing Wheels
132
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
133
Towing Precautions
134
Emergency Towing
135
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions
136
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
136
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
137
If You Lose Your Keys
137
Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care
138
Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion
138
Washing and Waxing Your Toyota
139
Cleaning the Interior
141
Vinyl Interior
141
Carpets
141
Windows
141
Maintenance Requirements
143
General Maintenance
143
Scheduled Maintenance
143
And Care
143
Tire Pressure
144
Inside the Vehicle
145
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?
146
In the Engine Compartment
146
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
148
Engine Compartment Overview
149
Fuse Locations
150
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
151
Parts and Tools
153
Checking the Engine Oil Level
155
Engine and Chassis
155
Engine Oil Selection
156
Oil Identification Marks
156
Checking the Engine Coolant Level
157
Checking Brake Fluid
157
Coolant Type Selection
157
Checking Power Steering Fluid
158
Checking Tire Pressure
159
Checking and Replacing Tires
160
Rotating Tires
161
Installing Snow Tires and Chains
162
When to Use Snow Tires or Chains
162
Snow Tire Selection
162
Tire Chain Selection
162
Replacing Wheels
163
Chain Installation
163
Wheel Selection
163
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
164
Electrical Components
165
Checking Battery Condition - Precautions
165
Checking Battery Exterior
166
Checking Battery Fluid
166
Checking by the Fluid Level Lines
167
Checking by the Hydrometer
167
Battery Recharging Precautions
168
Adding Distilled Water
168
Checking and Replacing Fuses
169
Adding Washer Fluid
170
Checking Headlight Aims
171
Replacing Light Bulbs
172
Parking and Front Turn Signal Lights
174
Front Side Marker Lights
175
Rear Side Marker Lights
176
Rear Turn Signal, Stop and Tail, and Back-Up Lights
176
High Mounted Stoplight
177
License Plate Lights
178
Specifications
179
Dimensions and Weight
180
Engine Specifications
181
Fuel Specifications
181
Service Specifications
181
Tire Size and Pressure
184
Fuses
185
Engine Compartment
185
Instrument Panel
186
Passenger’s Side Kick Panel
186
Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners
187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
188
Seats
189
Front Seats - Seat Adjustment Precautions
189
Adjusting Front Seats
190
Moving Passenger’s Seat for Rear Seat Entry
191
Rear Seats - Adjusting Seatback Angle
191
Folding up Rear Seats
192
Folding up Rear Seats (4-Door Models)
194
Flattening Seatbacks
196
Head Restraints
197
Quick Index
198
Gas Station Information
198

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