’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
Checking and replacing the
air conditioning filter
Checking power steering fluid
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or
III to bring the level within the range.
Open
If hot O.K.
Close
If cold O.K.
If hot add
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
If cold add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.
The air conditioning filter is behind the
glove box.
CAUTION
The air conditioning filter may clog af-
ter long use. The filter may need to be
replaced if the air flow of the air condi-
tioning and heater experiences extreme
reductions in operating efficiency, or if
the windows become to fog up easily.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (80_C or 175_F). You may also check
the level when the fluid is cold (about
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
room
temperature,
10_C—30_C
or
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,
inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.)
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
50_F—85_F) if the engine has not been
run for about five hours.
2003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
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