2000 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 246

Rav4(U) On −pavement and off −road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off −road use also. In addition, this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read "Off −road vehicle precautions" in Section 2 and "Off −road driving precautions" in Section 3. iv 2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)