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

’

for jack positioning and

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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and

other customizable options.

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

OVERVIEW

Automatic Air Conditioning system

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Instrument panel light control

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

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

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

Ignition Cruise control Tilt and telescopic steering release

If equipped

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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