2008 TOYOTA RAV4 wiper fluid

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To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened for about 20 minutes.
FOOT LIGHTS
The foot lights also come on when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position with
the automatic transmission selector lever
in the “P” position. When the selector le-
ver is moved out of “P” position, the foot
lights will be dimmed.
This operation can be customized. For de-
tails, ask your Toyota dealer.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittentoperation
Position 2Low speedoperation
Position 3High speed operation
For a single sweep of the windshield,
push the lever up and release it. The “INT” band lets you adjust the wiping
time interval when the wiper lever is in
the intermittent position (position 1). Twist
the band upward to decrease the time
between sweeps, and downward to in-
crease it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 422 in
Section 7
−3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
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When waxing your vehicle, make sure that
the washer nozzles do not become
blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked,
contact your Toyota dealer to have the
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
To turn on the rear window wiper, twist
the lever knob upward.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittentoperation
Position 2Normal operation
To squirt washer fluid on the rear window,
twist the knob upward or downward as far
as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob
automatically returns from these positions
after you release it. The rear window wip-
er operates while the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 422 in
Section 7
−3.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if the
rear window is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
Rear window wiper and
washer

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Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cable carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 404 in Section 7− 2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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Tilt steering wheel108
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Tire pressure warning light 129
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Tire pressure warning system
Tire pressure warning light 163
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Tire pressure warning system 163 . . . . . . .
Tires
Changing 361
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Checking and replacing 410
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Flat tire 361
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Glossary 329
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Inflation pressure 408,433
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Replacing wheels 415
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Rotating tires 412
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Size 326,433
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Snow tires and chains 413
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Spare 362
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Symbols 324
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 325 . . . . . .
Tools 362
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To w i n g
Capacity 335
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Dinghy towing 347
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Emergency towing 375
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Emergency towing eyelet 376
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Emergency towing eyelet precautions 377
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 373 . . . . .
Installing front towing eyelet 376
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 378 . . . . . . .
Trailer 348
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Traction control system 152
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Trailer towing 348
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Trip meter 127
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Turn signals 114
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Types of tires 338
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Uniform tire quality grading 326,327 . . . . . . . .
Utility vehicle precautions 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vanity mirrors 111
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Vehicle identification number 321
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Vehicle stability control system 155,157 . . . .
Vehicle stability control system/traction control system
warning light 129
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Warning buzzer 129
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Warning light 129
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 422
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Washing and waxing 383
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 416
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Replacing wheels 415
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 120
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Windshield wiper de −icer 122
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Winter driving tips 346
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Wireless remote control 16
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