Keys and Doors -> Hood for Your Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
Hood  
To open the hood:  
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the  
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the  
support rod into the slot.  
auxiliary catch lever and lift the  
hood.  
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The  
hood will spring up slightly.  
To insert the support rod into the slot,  
move it straight up. If it is moved to the  
side or toward the inside of the vehicle,  
it may become detached.  
CAUTION  
Before driving, be sure that the hood  
is closed and securely locked. Other-  
wise, the hood may open unexpected-  
ly while driving and an accident may  
occur.  
Before closing the hood, check to see that  
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,  
etc. and return the support rod to its  
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the  
hood and make sure it locks into place.  
If necessary, press down gently on the  
front edge to lock it.  
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’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
Fuel tank cap  
CAUTION  
After inserting the support rod into  
the slot, make sure the rod supports  
the hood securely from falling down  
on to your head or body.  
NOTICE  
Be sure to return the support rod to  
its clip before closing the hood. Clos-  
ing the hood with the support rod up  
could cause the hood to bend.  
This indicates that the fuel filler door  
is on the left side of your vehicle.  
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the  
lever up.  
When refueling, turn off the engine.  
CAUTION  
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-  
low open flames when refueling.  
The fumes are flammable.  
D When opening the cap, do not re-  
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-  
er, fuel under pressure could cause  
injury by spraying out of the filler  
neck if the cap is suddenly re-  
moved.  
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