1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 67

NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your EV service station. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two- way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension system z Modification of the front end structure z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your EV service station as soon as possible to service the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your EV service station as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate. D The light does not come on when the motor switch is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position, or remains on. D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. D The light comes on while driving. 59