2005 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge106
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 106
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Tachometer 107
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Odometer and two trip meters 108
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 109
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SECTION 1- 6

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The gauge indicates the approximate
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
when the ignition switch is on.
Nearly fullÐNeedle at Fº
Nearly emptyÐNeedle at Eº
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
The needle moves when braking, acceler-
ating or making turns. This is caused by
the movement of the fuel in the tank.
If the fuel level approaches Eº or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
It is not a malfunction even if the needle
of the fuel gauge returns to Eº when the
ignition switch is turned to the STARTº
position.The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch is
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature
gauge

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Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

Towing a trailer.
It is not a malfunction even if the needle
of the engine coolant temperature gauge
returns to Cº when the ignition switch is
turned to the STARTº position.
NOTICE

Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine withinthe specified operating range.

Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See If your ve-hicle overheatsº on page 246 in
Section 4.
The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to select
correct shift points and to prevent en-
gine lugging and over- revving.
Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.
It is not a malfunction even if the needle
of the tachometer returns to the bottom
position when the ignition switch is turned
to the STARTº position.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle getinto the red zone. This may causesevere engine damage.
Tachometer

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This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.1. OdometerÐShows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip metersÐShow two different distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected. 3. Trip meter reset knobÐResets the two
trip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
Odometer and two trip meters

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)orIf parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver 's seat belt.
(c)Fasten front passenger 's seat belt.
(d)Stop and check.
(e)Stop and check.
(f)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(g)Fill up tank.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(h)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(i)Close all side doors and back door.
(j)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(k)Stop and check.
(l)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(m)Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a
few seconds. If warning light remains, contact Toyota dealer.
(n)Add washer fluid.
(o)Replace engine oil.

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(p)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(q)Light reminder buzzerTurn off lights.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the ONº posi-
tion.

When the parking brake is applied...
Vehicles with anti- lock brake systemÐ
This light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the
ONº position even after the parking brake
is released.

When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:

The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the ONº position.
Vehicles with anti- lock brake systemÐ

The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned on with the park-
ing brake released. A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.

The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not
work properly and your stopping
distance will become longer. De-
press the brake pedal firmly and
bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
Vehicles with anti- lock brake sys-
temÐ

The brake system warning light re-
mains on together with the ABSº
warning light.
In this case, not only the anti- lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely un-
stable during braking.
(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver 's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light continues flashing and the
buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger 's Seat Belt Re- minder Light
The light acts as a reminder to have the
front passenger buckle up the seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not fasten the seat belt. Howev-
er, if a front passenger uses an additional
seat cushion, the light may not flash even
when the seat belt is not buckled up.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built- in sensors in the seat cushion may
detect the pressure, causing the reminder
light to keep flashing.