Introduction to the Operation and Maintenance Manual «Parquet» SUV (recreational vehicle) with a load-bearing body Toyota RAV4 appeared on the market in 1994 and immediately became popular due to the combination of consumer qualities. The first cars were produced only in...
Controls and instrument cluster Pic. 1.1. Controls, instruments and equipment on vehicles manufactured since 2001: 1 - instrument backlight control; 2 - stalk switch low / high beam headlights; 3 – a combination of devices; 4 - driver's airbag / sound...
Warning beeps The audible warning system informs the driver in the following cases: the door is open with the ignition on; during the unlocking of the center differential before switching on the normal operation of the transmission;...
Engine Compartment Precautions Attention! Be especially careful when working in the engine compartment. When working in the engine compartment, adhere to the following recommendations. Turn off the engine, remove the ignition key from the lock. Apply...
Keys and ignition lock Keys are applied to the car: basic and repair. Additionally, a key fob is issued with the number of keys and a hidden secret code for the anti-theft system. Only on the basis of these numbers can spare keys be ordered...
Engine start Warning! When running the engine in a closed room, there is a risk of poisoning from exhaust gases! Before starting the engine, the shift lever of the manual transmission must be in the neutral position, (automatic...
Starting the engine from an additional battery Start the engine from an additional battery as follows: Pic. 1.5. Connecting wires when starting the engine from an additional battery Connect the red jumper wire to the positive terminals of both batteries (pic. 1.5)....
Manual Transmission The gearshift diagram is printed on the gear lever handle. Engage reverse gear with the vehicle stopped by moving the gear lever from neutral to the right as far as it will go and then back. Attention! Do not apply too...
Automatic transmission (AKP) Pic. 1.6. Different positions of the automatic transmission selector lever Various positions of the selector of an automatic transmission are resulted on fig. 1.6. Attention! While the vehicle is moving, never move the...
Tips for driving on rough terrain Before moving, determine the nature of the terrain. Hold the steering wheel with your thumbs outward. When driving through mud or loose soil/sand, reduce tire pressure and drive in lower gears. Use the differential lock...
Parking brake To apply the parking brake, firmly pull up the parking brake lever. If there is a large slope of the road, you should additionally engage the first gear or set the parking lock mode of the automatic transmission...
Turn signal and headlight switch Pic. 1.9. Turn signal and headlight switch (A) and rheostat (IN) instrument panel lights: 0 – lighting off; 1 - side light is on; 2 - high or low beam is on; 3 - high beam headlights; 4 – switching of light of...
Rear fog lights Pic. 1.10. Rear fog light switch location (A) and corrector (IN) headlights The lantern burns simultaneously with the dipped and main beam headlights. The switch is located on the instrument panel to the left of the...
Headlight corrector Pic. 1.10. Rear fog light switch location (A) and corrector (IN) headlights With the help of an electric adjustment mechanism, the headlight beam angle can be smoothly adjusted according to the vehicle load (see fig....
Headlight washers To direct liquid to the headlights, turn on the headlights and press the switch. The ignition key must be in position «ON». Attention! Do not turn on the headlight cleaners when the tank is empty. This may cause the...
Rear window heating Pic. 1.12. Heated rear window button: 1 - button To remove fogging or icing on the rear window, press the switch (pic. 1.12). The ignition key must be in position «ON». The strip heating element on the inner surface of...
Button for heating exterior mirrors To remove fogging or icing on the outside rearview mirrors, press the switch. The ignition key must be in position «ON». When the heating is turned on, the corresponding signaling device lights up. to turn off the...
Emergency light signaling The hazard warning light also functions when the ignition is off. Turn on the alarm in the following cases: when the car stops due to a technical malfunction; in case of a traffic accident; upon reaching the end of the...
Interior lighting Pic. 1.13. Front ceiling and local lights: A - ceiling switch (to the right - permanently off, to the left - switching on when the front doors are opened); B - local lighting for the driver and front passenger The front...
Clock in the cabin — installation Turn the ignition key to position «ACC» or «ON». To set or correct the hours, press the H button, and to correct the minutes, press the M button. To quickly set the hours and reset the minutes, press the 00 button.
Cigarette lighter and ashtray Pic. 1.14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray: 1 - cigarette lighter; 2 - ashtray Push it in to use the cigarette lighter (pic. 1.14). Once heated, the cigarette lighter will automatically pop out and be ready for use. If...
Socket for connecting additional electrical equipment Pic. 1.15. Socket for connecting additional electrical equipment Nest (pic. 1.15) designed to connect various automotive electrical accessories. Voltage is supplied to the socket when the ignition key is in the «ACC» or...
Heating and ventilation The supply of heated or cold air to the passenger compartment is carried out through air ducts and deflectors. To ensure an even distribution of air throughout the passenger compartment, keep the air intake grilles...
Doors — opening and closing To lock the car door with the key, insert it into the lock and turn forward. To unlock, the key must be turned back. Pic. 1.17. Door lock button positions: 1 - blocking; 2 - unlock To lock the doors from the inside,...
Door opening lock (child safety protection) Pic. 1.19. Rear door child safety latch location The design of the rear side doors provides an additional device to ensure the safety of children, excluding their opening from the passenger compartment (pic. 1.19). To...
Electric windows Pic. 1.18. Location of the buttons on the driver's door: 1 – button of the central blocking of locks; 2 – the button of blocking of switches of window regulators of back doors (for the safety of children); 3 - control...
Sliding sunroof panel Depending on the equipment, the car can be equipped with a manual or electric sliding sunroof panel. The electrically operated roof panel can be opened or closed manually. Opening: press the SLIDE switch. Closing: press...
Rear view mirror adjustment Interior mirror adjustment The mirror can be installed by turning the lever to one of two positions. Adjust the rear view mirror using the drive lever. In the basic position, the lever on the bottom of the mirror should...
Steering column adjustment Pic. 1.23. Location of the locking handle of the steering column The steering column can be infinitely tilted. To do this, press down the locking handle (pic. 1.23), located under the steering column and set the...
Front seat adjustment Driver seat adjustment Install the driver's seat as follows: adjust the position of the seat in the longitudinal plane so that the pedals can be squeezed out completely with legs slightly bent at the knees; adjust the...
Head restraint adjustment The head restraint is correctly adjusted if its upper edge is at the same level as the back of the head. Pic. 1.25. Travel direction (2) and button locations (1) head restraint fixation To adjust the position of the...
Adjustment of an inclination of backrests of back seats Pic. 1.26. Adjustment of an inclination of backrests of back seats Lean forward and pull out the lock release handle (pic. 1.26). Then tilt the backrest to the desired position and release the handle. Attention!...
Folding rear seats on 3-door models Folding the rear seats is carried out in 3 stages. Pic. 1.27. Folding rear seats on 3-door models (Stage 1) Stage 1 . Remove the head restraint. Unlock the seatback and fold it forward and down (pic. 1.27). Folding the...
Folding the rear seats on 5-door models Pic. 1.30. Folding the seat belts Before folding the seat, fold the rear seat belts as shown in Fig. 1.30. This will prevent the straps from falling out when the backrest is folded down. Fold the rear seats in 4 steps....
Seat belts Properly adjusted seat belts secure the position of the driver and passengers while driving and are an effective means of protecting against serious injury in an accident. The car is equipped with three-point seat...
Airbags Airbags are designed to provide additional protection for the driver and passenger in the event of severe vehicle impacts. Airbags in no way replace seat belts and are one of the important elements of the passive safety...
Jacking up the car Jack up the vehicle as follows: install the car on a flat horizontal platform with a hard surface; apply the parking brake and engage 1st gear on vehicles with a manual transmission, or set the selector lever to...
Bonnet release Pic. 1.38. Hood release handle To unlock the hood, pull out the handle located under the instrument panel on the driver's side - the hood will be released from the locking device and, under the action of a spring, will...
Trailer towing Pic. 1.41. The values of the permitted gross vehicle weight and the maximum permissible load on the rear axle The towing capacity of the vehicle is determined for driving at sea level. If you are towing a trailer...