2002 TOYOTA RAV4 parking brake

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2232002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the jack up point if neces-
sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):118 (4.6)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6—8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III Tire size:
215/70R16 99S
235/60R16 100H
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi):
200 (2.0, 29)
Wheel size: Steel wheel 16 61/2J
Aluminum Wheel 16 7JJ
Wheel nut torque, N
·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or re-
placing wheels), see “Checking
tire pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 231
through 237, in Section 72.
Tires

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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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .