1999 TOYOTA RAV4 lock

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CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your
body to make the jam protection
function work intentionally.
The jam protection function may
not work when something gets
caught just before the window is
fully closed.Window lock
button
OPERATING THE PASSENGERS'
WINDOWS
Use the switch on each passengers'
door or the switches on the driver 's
door that control each passengers' win-
dow.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver 's door, the passengers' windows
cannot be operated.

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following. Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all
occupants are kept completely in-
side the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone's
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be sure
that they operate the windows safe-
ly.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the window lock button to
prevent them from making unex-
pected use of the switches.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
To open the quarter window, pull the
latch handle toward you and swing it
fully out.
When closing the window, make sure it is
completely closed.
CAUTION
When the quarter windows are
opened, observe the following: Depending on driving conditions,
e.g. driving the vehicle with the
front windows slightly open, you
may smell exhaust fumes in the ve-
hicle. If so, close the quarter win- dows.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.
To lock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key clockwise.
When closing the back door (hardtop) or
tailgate (soft- top), make sure it is fully
closed.
See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
Quarter window
(2- door hardtop)
Back door (hardtop) and
tailgate (soft- top)

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CAUTION
Keep the back door (hardtop) or
tailgate (soft- top) closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the lug-
gage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
If the open back door (hardtop) or
tailgate (soft- top) hides the rear
stop and tail lights or rear turn sig-
nal lights while you are parked, oth-
er road users must be warned of
the presence of your vehicle by a
warning triangle or other device.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.

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3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
and return the support rod to its clipÐthis
prevents rattles. Then lower the hood until
it is about 20 cm (8 in.) above the engine
compartment and release it. If the hood is
still not fully closed, lift and release the
hood again. After closing the hood, make
sure it is securely locked.
If you notice while driving that the hood
is not securely locked, stop the vehicle at
once and close the hood.
CAUTION
Right after driving the support rod
may be hot, so only touch the part
coated with nylon.
After inserting the rod
into the
slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
When closing the hood, be careful
not to get your hands caught be-
tween the hood and the vehicle
body.
NOTICE
Do not press on the hood, or you
may deform the hood.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When insta lling,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp illage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built-
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation

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ÐTilting up and closing
To tilt up the sun roof, first pull down
on the handle while pushing in one of
the lock buttons. Then push up the sun
roof until it locks.
After tilting up the sun roof, make sure
the handle is securely in place.
When closing the sun roof, slowly pull
down the handle while supporting the roof
with your hand. Close and lock the sun
roof by pushing the handle until it cli
cks.
Be sure to use your palm to push the
handle. After closing the sun roof, make
sure it is securely locked. ÐRemoving1. Pull the handle down while pushing
in one of the lock buttons.2. Push in the retaining spring arms asshown and push up the sun roof.

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3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re- lease it from the hook. Then lift the
sun roof panel and pull it out. ÐStowingInstall the removed sun roof panel on
the tailgate as follows.
NOTICE
If the rear seats are reclined, return
them to the upright position beforeclosing the tailgate. Otherwise, they will interfere with the installed sun
roof panel, possibly damaging thepanel.
1. Remove the holder from the tailgate by turning the bolts counterclock-
wise.

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2. Set the front edge of the sun roofpanel into the holders.3. Place the removed holder over thesun roof handle.4. Secure the holder by turning thebolts clockwise.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle without
checking that the roof panel is se-curely attached to the tailgate.