’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
Headlights and turn signals
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light system
(on some models)
The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty when the parking brake is released with
the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned
off.
HEADLIGHTS
High−Low beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
to full intensity for driving at night.
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights
off when the driver’s door is opened if you
remove the key with the headlight switch
on.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.
2003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
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