’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
Your Toyota’s identification—
—Vehicle identification
number
Limited−slip differential
(four−wheel drive models)
Your Toyota is equipped with a limited−slip
center differential (transfer). If one wheel
begins to spin, the limited−slip center dif-
ferential (transfer) is designed to aid trac-
tion by automatically transmitting driving
force to the wheels on the other drive
axle. It transmits driving force to the front
wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the
rear wheels if a front wheel spins.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same
brand, size, construction and load ca-
pacity as the original tires on your
Toyota because damage to the lim-
ited−slip differential could possibly
occur with another tire type.
Some models are also equipped with a
limited−slip rear differential. If one rear
wheel begins to spin, the limited−slip rear
differential is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to
the other rear wheel. If you are not sure
whether your vehicle is equipped with one,
you can ask your Toyota dealer.
Under the right front seat
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
sult in serious injury.
Top left of the instrument panel
2003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
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