2003 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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Please note if transmitter has wire clip for
sun visor, this clip must be removed prior
to adhesion of the Velcro.Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac-
ing inside of box into the box. Make sure
the transmitter button is located above
button pins.Remove spacers from the center panel.
Place the largest spacer on the pin that
would be below transmitter button when
the cover is closed. Close the cover.

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When the garage door opener transmitter
is properly installed, you can operate the
transmitter by pushing the center panel of
the cover.If the center panel does not contact your
garage door opener transmitter:
Check to see if spacer is on the cor-
rect pin.
Attach another spacer to the top of
original spacer. Check operation. If re-
quired, continue to add spacers until
contact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driv-
ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent
the transmitter from clattering.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the garage door
opener box closed while driving.
Keep the remaining spacers away
from children.

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To use the auxiliary boxes, open as
shown in the following illustrations.
Type C and D auxiliary boxes are
equipped with a belt to hold the objects
such as firstaid kit. See “—Using the
holding belts” on page 142 for detailed
information.
Type E auxiliary box is also designed
to store the warning reflector.
The firstaid kit or warning reflector itself
is not included as an original equipment.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
NOTICE
Type A: During hot weather, the inte-
rior of the vehicle becomes very hot.
Do not leave anything flammable or
deformable such as a lighter, glasses,
etc. inside.
Type A (front ceiling)
Type B (instrument panel)
Type C (left side of luggage compartment)
Type D (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
Auxiliary boxes—

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Type E (luggage compartment floor)Type C (left side of luggage compartment)
Type D (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
These auxiliary boxes are equipped with
a belt to hold the objects.
Type D auxiliary box—This belt is de-
signed to hold the firstaid kit.
To use the belt, do the following.1. To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.
2. To tighten: Pull on the belt.
Make sure the objects are securely held.
—Using the holding belts

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The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drinkcans securely.
To use the holder, pull its end.
The cup holder can be adjustable to the
size of the cups or drinkcans by chang-
ing the arm position.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drinkcans in the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drinkcans securely.
To use the holder, pull up the lever.
Front cup holderRear cup holder

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CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drinkcans in the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
To hold the cups or drinkcans securely,
adjust the size of the cup holder in the
following procedure.
Upper side—To hold a bigger cup, remove
the detachable adapter.
Lower side—To hold a bigger cup, push
down the spring.

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To secure your luggage, use the tiedown
hooks as shown above.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 164 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tie
down hooks stored under the carpet
when not in use.
NOTICE
Do not use the seat anchors instead
of the tiedown hooks.
This hook is designed to hang things
like grocery bags.
To use the hook, pull it down.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hook, do
not hang any object heavier than 4 kg
(8.8 lb.) in it.
This hook is designed to hang things
like grocery bags.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hook, do
not hang any object heavier than 4 kg
(8.8 lb.) in it.
Tied o wn ho o ksGro cery bag ho o ks (t yp e A) Gro cery bag ho o ks (t yp e B)

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To use the luggage cover:1. Hook the front end of the luggage cover board onto the front protru-
sions.
2. Lower the rear side of luggage cover board and hook onto the rear protru-
sions.
3. Pull out the cloth portion of the cov- er and attach the front hooks to the
head restraint.
The luggage cover also can be set at the
lower position.
CAUTION
Do not place anything on the lug-
gage cover. Such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop,
make sure the luggage cover is se-
cured in place.
Luggage cover