Toyota RAV 4 User Manual

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MN 00452-PRG06-RAV

Printed in USA 10/05

2006

Pocket Reference Guide

2006
RAV4

This Pocket 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 Pocket 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.

A word about safe vehicle operations

!

This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of RAV4 operations. Every
RAV4 owner should review the

Manual

that accompanies this vehicle.

Owner’ s

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Luggage compartment
Inside left side box

Tool bag

Removing the spare tire

Luggage compartment
Inside right side box

Jack

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pay special attention to the boxed

“ ” information highlighted in

this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.

This utility vehicle has a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to
the

Owner’s Manual for important rollover

information.

All information in this

Guide

is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.

Pocket Reference

To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back
door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the
cover. After closing the back door, remove the
cover.

NOTE:To prevent theft, the latch can only be

released when the back door is opened

To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts
counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and
remove.

* If installed

efer to the

R
tire changing procedures.

Owner

s Manual

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for jack positioning and

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INDEX

Item Page no.

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Active torque control 4WD 8
Air Conditioning/Heating 14-15
Audio 16-17
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 19
Automatic transmission 8
Bottle holders 19
Clock 13
Cruise control 14
Cup holders 19
Door locks 18
Light control-Instrument panel 13
Lights & turn signals 12
Moonroof 18
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 18
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 10
Seat heaters 15
Seats-Head restraints 9
Seats-Fold down second row seats 10
Seats-stowing third row seats 11
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 13
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 20
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System 20

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

6

11

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and

other customizable options.

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

OVERVIEW

Automatic Air
Conditioning system

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Instrument panel light control

1

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
Audio steering wheel switches

1

control

Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models)
Audio
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
lights
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger
switch

2

12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator light

1

Ignition
Cruise control
Tilt and telescopic steering release

1

If equipped

1

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

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

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

Driver’s/Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder

Battery warning
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Low fuel level warning

1

1

Airbag SRS warning

Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning

1

Low Tire Pressure Warning
“4WD” warning

Electric power steering system warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning

1

light

1

OVERVIEW

1

2

1

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic transmission indicator

1

Four-wheel drive lock indicator

2

Slip indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator

1

1

1

Downhill Assist Control indicator
Cruise control indicator

3

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Engine oil replacement reminder

•Vehicle Stability Control warning
O LSD” warning

•“AUT

1

•Traction Control warning

•Downhill Assist Control warning

•Hill-start Assist Control warning

Open door warning

1

For details, r

buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’s Manual.

2

For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”

Section 1-7, 2006 Owner

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1

eminder indicators and warning

vice r

’s Manual.

1

1

1

1

1

4

When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’s Manual.

5

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release

Turn

Pull up

Store

NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, the Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Pull

Engine maintenance

Pull up to
release then
raise hood

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Alarm operation

Push

6

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.”

7

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

P

RND

3

2

L

Automatic transmission

1

Park
Reverse
Neutral
Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

1

The key must be in the “ON” or “ACC” position and

the brake pedal depressed.
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.

Auto lock functions

Active torque control 4WD (4WD models)

Four-wheel drive lock switch

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual Seat

Position
Height crank

Seatback angle
Driver’s seat: position and cushion angle/height
Passenger’s seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support

(driver side only)

Power Seat

Seats-Head restraints

Front seats

Second row seats

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lock release button

Third row seats

Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is
applied to the 4 wheels.

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

Refer to the

Owner’s Manual for complete details.

89

Lock release button

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-second row seats

Vehicles with
third row seats

Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release

Seats-fold down second row seats

Vehicles without third row seats

Left side
remote seat release

Right side
remote seat release

Seats-stowing third row seats (if equipped)

(4) Fold down

(2) Lower

(3) Pull

(1) Push

(7) Push to lock in

(5) Pull up

(8) Push to lock in

(6) Push

down

Windshield wiper & washer

Front

Adjust interval

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Vehicles with third row seats

(2) Lower

(1) Push

10

(3) Pull down

Interval wipe

Pull to wash and wipe

Slow

Fast

Rear

Wash and wipe

Wipe
Interval wipe

ash and wipe

W

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is

in motion.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

High beam

Low beam

High beam flasher

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns
lights off after 30 seconds when the driver’s door is
opened and closed with the key in “ACC” or “LOCK.”
Lights may also be turned off by pushing lock button
on remote.

-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)

Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced
intensity.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

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

Clock

Manual
Air Conditioning system

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

Automatic
Air Conditioning system

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Lock
release
lever

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

Windows

Driver side

Up

Down

-

Length

Angle

Passenger
windows
lock button

Up
Down

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Parking brake

Pull

Set

(2) Push

(3) Lower

12

Release

(1) Pull slightly

Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. T

o stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, windows need

s

to be reinitialized. R

Manual

for more details.

efer to the

Owner

’

13

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Resume2/Increase speed

1

Cancel

1

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

2

Unless vehicle drops below 10 mph, the set speed

may be resumed once vehicle exceeds 25 mph.

Set/Decrease speed

Air Conditioning/Heating

Manual air conditioning

Automatic air conditioning

Temperature (Driver side)
Temperature (Front passenger side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Air flow vent selector

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air
(“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging

Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON/OFF

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air flow vent selector

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air
(“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.

Fan speed
Temperature

Air Conditioning ON/OFF
NOTE: Use fresh air to quickly cool interior,
then change to recirculate for cooler air

Rear defogger

Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Seat heaters

Left front seat

Right front seat

(if equipped)

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Type 1

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Eject CD
Seek

station/
CD track
select

Type 2 other functions:

Type 2 (with JBL speakers)

Preset buttons - button functions in
other modes indicated above number.

Station/CD
track scan

Push to skip up/down folder

Mode

View radio and
CD information

Push to
adjust
tone &
balance

Push to
skip
up/down
folder

Load CD(s)

RADIO

Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press

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

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

“ ”

-

+

Volume control

“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 the next
or previous track.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to

hold selection.

CD Changer (Type 2)

-To load one disc

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until

you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open for next disc.

o select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE”

T

to file up/down.
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side
of “FOLDER.”

Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.

16

AUX audio jack

By inserting a mini plug of a commercially available
component into the AUX audio jack, you can listen
to music from a portable audio device through the
vehicle’

s speaker system.

17

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Open

Close

If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the
details.

Tilting operation

Tilt down

Tilt up

Owner’s Manual for more

Power outlets

12V DC

Instrument panel

Inside rear console

Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
(2WD models)

Indicator light

Push the “AUTO LSD” switch when the vehicle is
stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.

NOTE: It will ONLY work for 2-wheel drive models.
It should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the
on this system before attempting to use it.

Owner‘s Manual for complete details

Bottle holders

Front doors

Rear doors

Cup holders

Front Rear

Second row

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Luggage Compartment

NOTE: Key must be in the “ON” position to be used.

18

Third row side trim
(if equipped)

19

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks

Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.

Seat belts

Take up
slack

Too high

Keep as low on
hips as possible

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.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Squeeze lock
release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System

The system is designed to provide a warning when
tire pressure of any one of the tires (including the
spare) is critically low

efer to the

R

Owner

.

s Manual

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for more details.