1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 3

Installation of a mobile two- way radio system As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as anti- lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your EV service station for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation. On- pavement and off- road driving tips This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is so designed that it can be used also in off- road conditions. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read "Off- road vehicle precautions" in Part 3 and "Off- road driving precautions" in Part 4. Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped of with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your EV service station before you dispose of your vehicle. When the electric vehicle needs to be disposed of, sufficient care should be taken to the treatment of poisonous electrolyte of traction batteries. For the disposal of the electric vehicle, consult your EV service station. Traction batteries Traction batteries have their service life. Call your EV service station or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal of traction batteries and your vehicle. iii