1999 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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For instructions on adding washer fluid, 
see ºAdding washer fluidº in Chapter 7- 3. 
In freezing weather, warm the windshield 
with the defroster before using the washer. 
This will h

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Rear window defogger
To defog or defrost the  rear window, 
push the switch. 
The key must be in the ºONº position. 
The thin heater wires on the inside of the 
rear window will quickl

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Part 1 
OPERATION OF 
INSTRUMENTS AND  
CONTROLSÐ 
Chapter 1- 5 
Gauges, Meters and 
Service reminder indicators �
Fuel gauge
�Engine coolant temperature gauge
�Tachometer
�Odometer and

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The gauge indicates the engine coolant 
temperature when the ignition switch is 
on. The engine operating temperature 
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. 
If the needle m

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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and 
two trip meters.
1. OdometerÐIt shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip metersÐThey  show t

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(g) Take vehicle to  Toyota dealer.
(type A) 
(type B)
(f) Fill up tank.
(e) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(type A) 
(type B)
If the indicator or  
buzzer comes on... Do this.
(m) Remov

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CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving 
normally when the brake fluid level is 
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct... 
Have the warning system checked by your 
Toyota dealer.

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(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light 
This light comes on when the fuel level 
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up 
the tank as soon as possible. 
On inclines or curves, due to the mov