1999 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 21

'99 Rav4.U -Lowering the soft- top D Do not drive the vehicle only with the rear window removed because serious injury or death can result. The removed rear window may let the exhaust gases enter the vehicle. If you must drive with the rear window removed, broken or not fully sealed, you should immediately remove the quarter windows also to avoid exhaust gas filled up and as necessary have the window fixed immediately. NOTICE z Make sure there are no items or packages between the rear seatback and the soft- top storage area when raising or lowering the soft- top. Even small items may interfere with soft- top operation and can cause damage. z Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft- top; when the top is up or down, damage may result. z Do not raise or lower the soft- top when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F), or damage may result to the top material, rear window or quarter windows. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft- top mechanism. z Do not lower the soft- top if the top is damp or wet. Interior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top material may result. z Do not bend the removed quarter and rear windows or hit them on a hard object. It may damage the removed windows. Before lowering the soft- top, make sure the soft- top is securely closed. REMOVING THE QUARTER WINDOWS 1. Remove the Velcros on the top of the quarter window from the inside of the vehicle. D Make sure no object overhangs the vehicle. The overhanging may cause an accident. objects 21