2002 TOYOTA RAV4 suspension

’02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108)
2152002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)
Battery electrolyte level
Your Toyota has a maintenance free bat-
tery. You do not have to add distilled wa-
ter. For longer life of the battery, however,
see page 240 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 229 in Section 72 for addition-
al information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See page 226 in Section
72 for additional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See page 229 in Section 72 for addition-
al information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 159 in Section 2.)Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tipoffs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flatlooking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normalIf you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

’02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108)
2702002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)
Seat belt precautions40
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Seat belt pretensioners 48
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Seats 28
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Separation net 147
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Service and maintenance 212
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Side door locks 12
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Side doors 12
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Side vents 134
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Spare fuse 242
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Spare tire 190
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Spark plugs
Iridiumtipped spark plugs 160
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Specifications 254
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SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 50
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SRS warning light 90
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Starting
Cold weather 170
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Engine 170
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Jump starting 185
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Steering
Tilt steering wheel 74
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Steering column
Column lock 98
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Sun visors 76
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Suspension and chassis 167
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Switch
Emergency flasher 81
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 80 . . . . .
Ignition 98
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 85 . . . . .
Overdrive 99
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Rear window defogger 85
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Rear window wiper and washer 84 . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 84
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Tachometer 89
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Theft prevention labels 167
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Threeway catalytic converter 158
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Tiedown hooks 145
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Tilt steering wheel 74
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Tires
Changing 189
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Flat tire 189
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Rotation 234
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Spare 190
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Tire information 231,232,234,236 . . . . . . . .
Tools 190
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To w i n g
Dinghy towing 174,175
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Emergency towing 200
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Emergency towing eyelet precautions 201
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 198 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 202 . . . . . . .
Trailer 176
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Trailer towing 176
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Trip meter 89
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Turn signals 80
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Types of tires 167
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Uniform tire quality grading 262
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Vanity mirrors 77
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels
Aluminum wheel 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 84 . . . . .
Winter driving tips 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 15,203 . . . . . . . . . . . .