Toyota RAV4 2008 Quick Reference Guide
2008
Quick Reference Guide
2008
RAV4
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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
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
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.
INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Active torque control 4WD 10
Air Conditioning/Heating 16-17
Audio 18-19
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21
Automatic Transmission 9
Bottle holders 17
Clock 17
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 23
Door locks
Light control-Instrument panel
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 20
Parking brake 15
Power outlets 22
Rear seat entertainment system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat heaters
Seats-Head restraints 11
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Te le p ho ne controls (Bluetooth®) 21
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15
Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
8
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
21
22
16
13
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.
1
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel
controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls*
Speech command button*
Cruise control
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models)
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger switch*
2
With automatic Air
Conditioning system
With manual Air
Conditioning system
Clock and Air Conditioning display
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch*
Downhill Assist Control switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator*
Engine switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch*
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
* If equipped
3
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicator 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
1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt
reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed
is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Low fuel level warning
Engine oil replacement reminder
•Vehicle Stability Control warning
•“AUTO LSD” warning
•Traction Control warning
•Downhill Assist Control warning
•Hill-start Assist Control warning
Open door warning
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2
For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Airbag SRS warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
1
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“4WD” warning
Electric power steering system warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
2
1
1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
Four-wheel drive lock indicator
2
1
1
Slip indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Anti-lock Brake System warning
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
1
Owner’s Manual.
5
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Driver seat
Pull up
Tu rn
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Locking operation
Push
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Unlocking operation
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
6
Panic button
Hood release
Pull
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push and hold
Pull up latch
and raise hood
7
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