2002 TOYOTA RAV4 coolant

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CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system. Your coolant
must contain ethyleneglycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of your
engine that contains aluminum compo-
nents. Use “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant”
or equivalent.
In addition to preventing freezing and sub-
sequent damage to the engine, this type
of coolant will also prevent corrosion. Fur-
ther supplemental inhibitors or additives
are neither needed nor recommended.
Read the coolant container for information
on freeze protection. Follow the manufac-
turer’s directions for how much to mix
with plain water (preferably demineralized
water or distilled water). The total capacity
of the cooling system is given on page
255 in Section 8. We recommend to use 50% solution for
your Toyota, to provide protection down to
about 35
C (31 F). When it is extreme-
ly cold, to provide protection down to
about 50 C (58 F), 60% solution is rec-
ommended. Do not use more than 70%
solution for better coolant performance.NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
If any of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent yourself from burning, be
careful not to touch the radiator or
condenser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator
and condenser, do not perform the
work by yourself.
Checking the radiator and
condenser

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Fuel type:Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.): 56 (14.8, 12.3) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.012)
Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 4.0 (4.2, 3.5)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “EnergyConserving”, SL
“EnergyConserving” or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Manual transaxle 6.3 (6.7, 5.6)
Automatic transaxle 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)
Coolant type:
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Fuel Service specifications

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A
Adding washer fluid243
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Adjustment
Front seats 29
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Rear seats 30
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Seat belt 40
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Air cleaner 230
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Air conditioning system 128
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Airbags 50
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Aluminum wheel precautions 237
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Antiglare inside rear view mirror 76 . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system warning light 90 . . . .
Antitheft steering column lock 98
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Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 209
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 206
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Washing and waxing 207
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 99
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Shift lock override button 202
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Shift pattern 99
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Shifting speed 99
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 90
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Auxiliary boxes 141
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 22
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B
Back door 21
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Back door lock 21
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Checking battery condition 240
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Gas caution 240
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Handling safety 240
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Recharging precautions 241
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Winter driving tips 173
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Before starting the engine 170
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 164 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 161
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Brake system warning light 90
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Brakes
Fluid level 229
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Pad wear limit indicators 164
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Parking 104
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Breakin tips 155
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Brightness control 82
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C
Car audio system 110
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Carbon monoxide caution 159
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Cassette player 110
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Checking and replacing fuses 242
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Checking brake fluid 229
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Checking the engine oil level 226
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Checking the radiator and condenser 228
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 58
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Installation 60
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Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor 72
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Precautions 57
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Using a top strap 69
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 136
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Cleaning the interior 209
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Clock 136
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Cold weather
Operation 173
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Compact disc auto changer controller 110
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Compact disc player 110
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 228
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,4
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Cooling system
Coolant level 227
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Engine overheating 188
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Radiator and reservoir 227
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Radiator cap 188
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Winter driving tips 173
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Corrosion prevention 206
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Cruise control 105
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Cup holder
Front 143
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Rear 143
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D
Defogger
Out side rear view mirror 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 85
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Differential, Limited slip 165
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 80
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Dinghy towing 174,175
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Directional signals 80
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Discharge warning light90
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 221
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions 219
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 215 . . . . .
Doors
Side doors 12
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 90 . . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 90
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Driving
Automatic transmission 99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 170
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Manual transmission 103
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Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 171 . . . . .
Driving with a manual transmission 103
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Driving with an automatic transmission 99
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Economical driving 181
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Good driving practice 99,103
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Winter driving tips 173
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During
Breakin 155
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical system
Battery 240,241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 81 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 202 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 188 . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 198 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 184 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 216 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Air cleaner 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 170 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 227 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting procedure 170
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Threeway catalytic converter 158 . . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 88 . . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil consumption 159 . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing flat tire 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel block 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel nuts 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level
Brake 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch, Front 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign countries, Operation in 157 . . . . . . . .

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Front cup holder143
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Front fog light switch 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 90
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Front seat
Seatback flattening 38
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Front seats 28,29
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Fuel
Filler door o pener 24
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Fuel economy 181
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Fuel pump shut off system 157
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Gauge 88
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Operation in foreign countries 157 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 24
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Fuel information 155
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Fuel pump shut off system 157
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Fuse
Fuse box 242
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Fuse locations 219
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G
Garage door opener box 138
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 88
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Fuel 88
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Glove box 138
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Good driving practice 99,103
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Grocery bag hooks 145
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H
Hazard switch 81
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Head restraints 39
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Headlight switch 80
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High speed operation
During breakin 155
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Hood release, Engine 22
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How to start the engine 170
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I
I/M test 216
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Identification
Engine 166
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Vehicle 165
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Ignition switch 98
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Indicator symbols 5
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Instrument panel
Brightness control 82
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 136 . . . . . . .
Clock 136
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Fuel gauge 88
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Indicator symbols 5
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Odometer 89
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Tachometer 89
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Trip meter 89
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Instrument panel light control 82
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Instrument panel overview 2,4
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Interior light 82
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J
Jack
Location 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 90
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Keys 8,203
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L
Light bulbs
Backup lights 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 248,249 . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/tail lights 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 244 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light reminder buzzer 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited slip differential 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Back door 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 90 . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage stowage precautions 164 . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Doityourself maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 212 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 90,216 . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission
Driving with a manual transmission 103 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 103
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Shifting speed 103
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Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 99
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Manual transmission 103
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Mirror
Antiglare inside rear view 76
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Mirrors
Folding rear view 75
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Outside rear view 74
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Power rear view 75
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Vanity 77
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Moon roof 25
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N
New vehicle breakin 155
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O
Odometer 89
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Offroad driving precautions 172
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Offroad vehicle precautions 154
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Oil
Consumption 159
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Power steering 229
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Viscosity and grade 226
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Oil consumption 159
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Open door warning light 90
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Operation in foreign countries 157
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Overdrive switch 99
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Overheating, Engine 188
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Overheating, Engine coolant 88
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Overview
Engine compartment 218
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P
Parking brake
Operation 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 75 . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 48
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Pretensioners (seat belt pretensioners) 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Antiglare inside 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .