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’98
Rav4.U
57
(C) Booster seat
(A) INF
ANT
SEA
T INS
T
ALLA
TION
An infant seat is
used in rear-
faci
ng
po
sitio
n only
.
CAUTION
Do
not pu
t a
rear-
facing
child
re-
str
aint syst
em
o
n the rear seat if it
int
erf
eres wi
th
the lock m
echanism of
the
f
ront
seat
s.
Thi
s can c
ause severe
inj
ury to the
chi
ld
a
nd front passen-
ger
in case of
sudden br
aking o
r a
co
llision.
—Insta
llation
with
2-
point
type seat
belt
56
58
Table of Contents
Overview of Instruments and Controls
1
Instrument Panel Overview
2
Instrument Cluster Overview
4
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel
5
Operation of Instruments and Controls
7
Key Number Plate
7
Keys and Doors
7
Side Doors
8
Locking and Unlocking with Key
8
Locking and Unlocking with Inside Lock Knob
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 Window
11
Quarter Window
12
Back Door (Hardtop) and Tail Gate (Soft-Top) Locking and Unlocking with Key
12
Hood
13
Fuel Tank Cap
14
Electric Moon Roof
15
Detachable Sun Roof - Precautions
16
Detachable Sun Roof - Tilting up and Closing
16
Detachable Sun Roof - Removing
17
Detachable Sun Roof - Stowing
18
Detachable Sun Roof - Installing
19
Soft Top - Precautions
20
Lowering the Soft-Top
21
Removing the Quarter Windows
21
Raising the Soft-Top
25
Installing the Rear Window
26
Installing the Quarter Windows
27
Seats
29
Front Seat Adjustment Precautions
30
Adjusting Front Seats
30
Moving Passenger's Seat for Rear Seat Entry
31
Seat Position Adjusting Lever
31
Seatback Angle Adjusting Lever
31
Rear Seats - Adjusting Seatback Angle
32
Folding up Rear Seats
32
Flattening Seatbacks (2-Door Hardtop and Soft-Top)
36
Flattening Seatbacks (4-Door Hardtop)
37
Head Restraints
38
Seat Belts Precautions
38
Front Seat Belts and Rear Outside Seat Belts
40
Rear Center Seat Belt (4-Door Hardtop)
42
Stowing the Rear Seat Belts (4-Door Hardtop)
43
Seat Belt Extender
44
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
45
SRS Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
47
Child Restraint Precautions
54
Child Restraint System
55
Types of Child Restraint System
56
Child Restraint System - Installation with 2-Point Type Seat Belt
57
Infant Seal Installation
57
Convertible Seat Installation
59
Child Restraint System - Installation with 3-Point Type Seat Belt
62
Booster Seat Installation
68
Child Restraint - Top Strap Anchors and Locations
70
Tilt Steering Wheel
71
Outside Rear View Mirrors
72
Power Rear View Mirror Control
72
Folding Rear View Mirrors
73
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
73
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
75
Operation of Instruments and
75
Headlights
78
Turn Signals
79
Emergency Flashers
79
Instrument Panel Light Control
80
Interior Light
80
Personal Light (with Moon Roof)
80
Personal Lights
81
Windshield Wipers and Washer
81
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
82
Rear Window Defogger
82
Fuel Gauge
84
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
85
Tachometer
85
Odometer and Two Trip Meters
86
Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
86
Brake System Warning Light
87
Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
88
Discharge Warning Light
88
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
88
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
89
"ABS" Warning Light
89
Open Door Warning Light
89
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
89
Checking Service Reminder Indicators
90
Light Reminder Buzzer
90
Key Reminder Buzzer
90
Ignition Switch with Steering Lock
92
Automatic Transmission
93
Normal Driving
94
Using Engine Braking
94
Using the "2" and "L" Positions
94
Backing up
95
Parking
95
Good Driving Practice
95
Rocking Your Vehicle if Stuck
96
Driving in "POWER" Mode
96
If You Cannot Shift the Selector Lever out of "P" Position
96
Manual Transmission
97
Center Differential Lock System (Four-Wheel Drive Models with Manual Transmission)
98
To Lock the Center Differential
99
To Unlock the Center Differential
99
Parking Brake
100
Cruise Control
100
Turning on the System
101
Setting at a Desired Speed
101
Cancelling the Preset Speed
101
Resetting at a Faster Speed
102
Resetting at a Slower Speed
102
Resuming the Preset Speed
102
Cruise Control Failure Warning
102
Car Audio System-Reference
104
Using Your Audio System: some Basics
105
Tone and Balance
105
Your Radio Antenna
105
Your Cassette Player
105
Your Compact Disc Player
106
Using Your Audio System: Control and Features
107
Car Audio System Operating - Hints
116
Radio Reception
116
Am
117
Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs
118
Air Conditioning System - Controls
120
Air Conditioning System - Air Flow Selector Settings
123
Air Conditioning System - Operating Tips
123
Air Conditioning System - Instrument Panel Vents
125
Clock
126
Other Equipment
126
Cigarette Lighter
127
Ashtray
127
Power Outlet (4-Door Hardtop)
127
Glovebox
128
Auxiliary Box
128
Floor Mat
129
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions
132
Break-In Period
133
Fuel Type
134
Octane Rating
134
Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives
134
Improved Gasolines
134
Operation in Foreign Countries
135
Gasolines Containing MMT
135
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
135
Fuel Tank Capacity
135
Three-Way Catalytic Converter
136
Engine Exhaust Cautions
137
Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
137
Twin Ground Electrode Platinum-Tipped Spark Plugs
138
Important of Engine Oil Level Check
138
Tandem Master Cylinder Brake System
139
Brake Booster
139
Anti-Lock Brake System
139
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
141
Luggage Stowage Precautions
141
Limited-Slip Differential (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
142
Your Toyota's Identification - Vehicle Identification Number
142
Engine Number
143
Theft Prevention Labels (Except for Canada)
143
Suspension and Chassis
144
Types of Tires
144
Before Starting the Engine
146
How to Start the Engine
146
Before Cranking
146
Starting the Engine
147
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
147
Off-Road Driving Precautions
148
Winter Driving Tips
149
Trailer Towing
150
Weight Limits
150
Hitches
152
Brakes and Safety Chains
152
Tires
153
Trailer Lights
153
Break-In Schedule
153
Maintenance
153
Trailer Towing Tips
154
How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, too
156
In Case of an Emergency
158
If Your Vehicle will Not Start - Simple Checks
158
Starting a Flooded Engine
159
Jump Starting
159
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
161
If Your Vehicle Overheats
162
If You Have a Flat Tire
163
If You Have a Flat Tire - Required Tools and Spare Tire
164
If You Have a Flat Tire - Blocking the Wheel
165
If You Have a Flat Tire - Removing Wheel Ornament
165
If You Have a Flat Tire - Loosening Wheel Nuts
166
If You Have a Flat Tire - Positioning the Jack
166
If You Have a Flat Tire - Raising Your Vehicle
167
If You Have a Flat Tire - Changing Wheels
167
If You Have a Flat Tire - Reinstalling Wheel Nuts
168
If You Have a Flat Tire - Lowering Your Vehicle
168
If You Have a Flat Tire - Reinstalling Wheel Ornament
169
If You Have a Flat Tire - after Changing Wheels
169
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
170
Towing Precautions
171
Emergency Towing
172
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions
173
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
173
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
174
If You Lose Your Keys
174
Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care
176
Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion
176
Washing and Waxing Your Toyota
177
Cleaning the Interior
180
Vehicle Maintenance and Care
182
Scheduled Maintenance
182
Maintenance and Care
182
General Maintenance
183
Outside the Vehicle Maintenance
183
Tire Pressure
183
Maintenance Inside the Vehicle
184
Tire Surface and Wheel Nuts
184
Tire Rotation
184
Fluid Leaks
184
Does Your Vehicle Need Repaiting?
185
In the Engine Compartment Maintenance
185
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
188
Engine Compartment Overview
189
Fuse Locations
190
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
191
Parts and Tools
193
Checking the Engine Oil Level
194
Engine and Chassis
194
Engine Oil Selection
195
Oil Identification Marks
195
Checking the Engine Coolant Level
196
Checking Brake Fluid
196
Coolant Type Selection
196
Checking Power Steering Fluid
197
Checking Tire Pressure
198
Checking and Replacing Tires
199
Rotating Tires
200
When to Use Snow Tires or Chains
201
Snow Tire Selection
201
Snoe Tire Installation
201
Tire Chain Selection
201
Chain Installation
202
When to Replace Your Wheels
202
Wheel Selection
202
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
203
Checking Battery Condition - Precautions
204
Electrical Components
204
Checking Battery Exterior
205
Checking Battery Fluid
205
Battery Recharging Precautions
206
Checking and Replacing Fuses
206
Adding Washer Fluid
207
Replacing Light Bulbs
208
Replacing Light Bulbs - Headlights
209
Replacing Light Bulbs - Parking, Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights
210
Replacing Light Bulbs - Rear Side Marker Lights
210
Replacing Light Bulbs - Rear Turn Signal, Stop and Tail, and Back-Up Lights
211
Replacing Light Bulbs - High Mounted Stoplight (Hardtop)
212
Replacing Light Bulbs - High Mounted Stoplight (Soft-Top)
213
Replacing Light Bulbs - License Plate Lights
213
Specifications
216
Dimensions and Weight
217
Service Specifications
218
Fuses
222
Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners and Uniform Tire Quality Grading
226
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Toyota RAV4 1998 Specifications
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Brand
Toyota
Model
RAV4 1998
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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