2002 TOYOTA RAV4 hood release

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
6. Electric moon roof switch and personal light
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches (with power windows)
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Cup holders
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlet
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview

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When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously with a key,
the interior light comes on for about 15
seconds and then fades out, even if the
door is not opened. (For further informa-
tion, see “Interior lights” on page 82 in
Section 14.)
Operating the power door lock switch or
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously locks or unlocks the back door.
(See “Side doors” on page 12 in this sec-
tion.)
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 164 in Section 2 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
If the open back door hides the
stop, tail or rear turn signal lights
while you are parked, other road
users must be warned of the pres-
ence of your vehicle by a warning
triangle or other device.
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.
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If you are a skilled doityourself mechan-
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
mended. Please be aware that doityour-
self maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See “Owner ’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the details.Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
page 231 in Section 72 for additional
information.Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See page 232 in Sec-
tion 72 for additional information. When
checking the tires, make sure no nuts are
missing, and check the nuts for loose-
ness. Tighten them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the
maintenance schedule. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.) See page
234 in Section 72 for additional
information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
General maintenance

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Interior lights—8D
Personal light—10D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec- tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
—Headlights

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Discharge warning light90
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Doityourself maintenance
Parts and tools 221
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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
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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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .