Get Information before driving your Toyota Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility ve-

CAUTION

hicle class, which has higher ground

clearance and narrower tread in relation

to the height of its center of gravity to

make it capable of performing in a wide

variety of off−road applications. Specific

design characteristics give it a higher

center of gravity than ordinary passen-

ger cars. This vehicle design feature

causes this type of vehicle to be more

likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. An advan-

tage of the higher ground clearance is

a better view of the road allowing you

to anticipate problems. It is not de-

signed for cornering at the same

speeds as ordinary passenger cars any

more than low−slung sports cars de-

signed to perform satisfactorily under

off−road conditions. Therefore, sharp

turns at excessive speeds may cause

rollover.

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of serious

personal injury or damage to your ve-

hicle:

D In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-

son is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a seat

belt. Therefore, the driver and all

passengers should fasten their seat

belts whenever the vehicle is mov-

ing.

D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible. Failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may

result in loss of control or vehicle

rollover causing death or serious

injury.

D Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of the

vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneu-

vers, otherwise it may result in loss

of control or vehicle rollover due to

failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly.

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’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)

Break−in period

Fuel

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

FUEL TYPE

D Always slow down in gusty cross-

winds. Because of its profile and

higher center of gravity, your ve-

hicle is more sensitive to side

winds than an ordinary passenger

car. Slowing down will allow you to

have better control.

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

break−in. But following a few simple tips

for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add

to the future economy and long life of

your vehicle:

Your new vehicle must use only un-

leaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your

Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.

The special nozzle on pumps with un-

leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-

dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will

not.

D Avoid full throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

D When driving off−road or in rugged

terrain, do not drive at excessive

speeds, jump, make sharp turns,

strike objects, etc. This may cause

loss of control or vehicle rollover

causing death or serious injury. You

are also risking expensive damage

to your vehicle’s suspension and

chassis.

D Avoid racing the engine.

minimum, the gasoline you use

D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

should meet the specifications of ASTM

D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93

in Canada.

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

NOTICE

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of

leaded gasoline will cause the three−

way catalytic converter to lose its ef-

fectiveness and the emission control

system to function improperly. Also,

this can increase maintenance costs.

D Do not drive horizontally across

steep slopes. Driving straight up or

straight down is preferred. Your ve-

hicle (or any similar off−road ve-

hicle) can tip over sideways much

more easily than forward or back-

ward.

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