Toyota 2009 RAV4 Quick Reference Manual

2009 Quick Reference Guide

2009
RAV4

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine maintenance

9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry* 6
Smart Key system* 7

Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) 11
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Door locks

16
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Light control-Instrument panel

19
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 16
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12
Seat heaters

18
Seats-Head restraints 11
Seats-Folding down second row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Te lep hon e controls (Bluetooth®)17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 16
Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers

15

Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

INDEX

* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel
controls

Steering wheel audio controls

1

Telephone controls

1

Multi-information display switch
Speech command button

1

Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light

1

control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Audio system/Navigation system

1,2

Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

1

Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display

Without telephone
controls

With telephone controls

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

With manual
Air Conditioning system

With automatic
Air Conditioning system

Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch

1

12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch

1

VSC OFF switch
Engine switch (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control switch

1

120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch

1

Instrument panel light control

1

If equipped

2

Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW

Open door warning

Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Trip meter reset knob

Instrument cluster

Charging system warning

1

Low engine oil pressure warning

1

Brake system warning

1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Engine oil replacement reminder

1

Indicator symbols

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Low fuel level warning

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2

For details, refer to “Four-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

1

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

4WD warning

1

Electric power steering system warning

1

Four-wheel drive lock indicator

1,2

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator

1

Downhill Assist Control indicator

1

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

1

Cruise control indicator

3

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

Smart Key system warning

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

F

ront passenger occupant classification indicator

1

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more details.

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Push

Without Smart Key system

With Smart Key system

Without Smart Key system

With Smart Key system

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Smart Key system* (if equipped)

Start function

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Push

Depress
brake pedal

Carrying

Green indicator ON

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

Back door lock/unlock

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock

Front door lock

Front door unlock*

Push

Grasp

Push

Grasp

Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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OVERVIEW

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,

Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull up

Tu rn

Store

Driver seat

Hood release

Pull

Pull up latch
and raise hood

Engage support rod

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine

Engine maintenance

4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine

10

Automatic Transmission

* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from Park.

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

4-speed models

5-speed models

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Fourth gear

Parking brake

Pull

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Set Release

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Auto lock functions

Four-wheel drive lock switch

Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four
wheels.

NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or
unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Active torque control 4WD
(4WD models)

Seats-Head restraints

Front seats Second row seats

Third row seats
(if equipped)

Lock release button

Lock release button

Lock release button

12

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Second row seats

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release

Vehicles with third row seats

Vehicles without third row seats

Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

Power seat

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(2) Lower

(3) Pull down

From inside

From outside (vehicles without third row seats)

(1) Push

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(5) Pull up

(7) Push down

(8) Push to lock in

(4) Fold down

(3) Pull

(9) Push to lock in

(6) Lift up

Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)

Seats-Folding down second row seats

14

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam flasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)

Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a

delay of 30 seconds.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Parking lights

Right turn

Tu rn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

High beam

Auto (if equipped)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Windows

Driver side

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down

or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Up

Down

Windows lock switch

Windshield wipers & washers

Rear

Front

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust frequency*

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe
Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Single wipe

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

16

Moonroof (if equipped)

Tilting operation

Sliding operation

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Open

Close

Close

Tilt

Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,
VSC and Auto LSD functions (2WD models.)

Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.

VSC OFF button

VSC OFF button

Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)

Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.

Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section
3-3 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Microphone

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Volume

End call

Start call

Voice command
button

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Lock release lever

Length

Angle

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Left front seat

Right front seat

Air Conditioning/Heating

Temperature selector (driver side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “ ” mode uses fresh air only.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.

Automatic Air Conditioning

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Clock

Manual
Air Conditioning system

H- Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off minutes

Automatic
Air Conditioning system

Manual Air Conditioning

Airflow vent
“ ” or “ ” mode uses fresh air only (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It
is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in this
mode.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
control

+

-

With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when
the headlights are turned ON.

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CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Wait until the green indicator illuminates and shutter
opens to insert next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE/FOLDER.”

Audio

View CD text

Eject CD

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Push to adjust
tone & balance

Push to skip
up/down folder

Seek station/
CD track select

Station/CD
track scan

Mode

Load CD(s)

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.

Type 1

Type 2 additional functions

Type 2 (with JBL speakers)

AM/Satellite radio

View genre/Push to
skip up/down folder

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio OFF.

“ ”

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek

the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while
in AUX mode.

>

>

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

AUX audio jack

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.

Volume control

22

ON/OFF switch Rear console

Push

NOTE: Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the “ON”
position to be used.

Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel

Inside center console

NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP”

switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Luggage compartment

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)

Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)

DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a
low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button
(indicator will blink). Shift into L or R to activate (indicator will be solid).
Pressing the button again will turn system off.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel

1

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push
further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds
and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after
releasing brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Brake
pedal

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Doors-Child safety locks

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Keep as low on
hips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the
spare), indicator light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation
will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off,
have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower

Rear door

Down Up

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Spare tire (if equipped) & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch

on the bottom of the cover. Remove the cover and close the back door.

(2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with

the wheel nut wrench and remove.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.

* If equipped

Luggage compartment
Inside left side box

Luggage compartment
Inside right side box

Jack

Tool bag

(1)

(2)

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