Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Utility vehicle
precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the
height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in
a wide variety of off-road applications.
Utility vehicle feature
- Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this
type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
- An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
- It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary
passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp
turns at excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to rollover.
Caution
Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death,
serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
Off-road driving
When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following precautions
to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure
of areas to off-road vehicles:
- Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted
to travel.
- Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering
private property.
- Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
- Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques
should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to
roads.
Additional information for off-road driving
- For owners in u.S. Mainland, hawaii and puerto rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road,
consult the following organizations:
- State and local parks and recreation departments
- State motor vehicle bureau
- Recreational vehicle clubs
- U.S. Forest service and bureau of land management
Caution
Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death,
serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
- Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks
by driving
in dangerous places.
- Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad
bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially
your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
- Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after
driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
- After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,
Check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. Adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
- When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at
excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
Notice
To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
- Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
- Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in
shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately
damage.
- Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and
premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first
check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
Inspection after off-road driving
- Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake drums and around
brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
- Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road
driving
that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “scheduled maintenance
guide” or “owner’s manual supplement”.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for win ...
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Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install roof side rail bracket lh
Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 14 n*m (143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*Lbf)
Install curtain shield airbag assembly lh ...
Ecu power source circuit
Description
This is the power source for the tire pressure warning ecu.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Notice:
It is necessary to register an id code after replacing the tire pressure
monitor valve and/or the tire
pressure warning ecu (see page tw-9).
Inspect fuse (ecu-ig1)
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)
Rear-facing „o infant seat/convertible seat
Adjust the seatback to the
8th lock position from the
fully reclined position.
Fully reclined position
8Th lock position
If your child restraint system interferes with a head restraint and
cannot be installed properly, install the ...