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2008
Quick Reference Guide
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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.
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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
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.
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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*
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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
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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
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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.
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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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
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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
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Owner’s Manual.
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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
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Panic button
Hood release
Pull
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push and hold
Pull up latch
and raise hood
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OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
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.”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
4-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Drive
Fourth gear
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
* The engine switch 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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functionsActive torque control 4WD (4WD models)
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.
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Power seat
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
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Seats-Head restraints
Front seats
Lock release button
Third row seats
Second row seats
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Vehicles with
third row seats
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding down second row seats
Vehicles without third row seats
Left side
remote seat release
Right side
remote seat release
Vehicles with third row seats
(1) Push
(3) Pull down
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(2) Lower
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Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)
(4) Fold down
(2) Lower
(3) Pull
(1) Push
(8) Push to lock in
(6) Lift up
(7) Push
down
(5) Pull up
(9) Push to lock in
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Adjust interval
Single wipe
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pull to wash and wipe
Rear
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Low beam
High beam flasher
-Daytime Running Light system (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, or the
lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu rn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
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Parking brake
Set
Pull
(2) Push
(3) Lower
Release
(1) Pull slightly
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Length
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lock
release
lever
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,
and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Windows
Driver side
Windows
Down
lock
button
Up
Up
Down
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Automatic Air Conditioning
Temperature (driver side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
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 (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.
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Manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent selector
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature
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
Clock
Manual
Air Conditioning system
Automatic
Air Conditioning system
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off minutes
Bottle holders
Front doors
Rear doors
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Typ e 1
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Eject CD
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Type 2 additional functions
AM/Satellite
radio
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
View CD text
Load CD(s)
View genre/Push to
skip up/down folder
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Push to
skip
up/down
folder
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 “FOLDER” or “TYPE/FOLDER.”
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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.
Steering wheel controls (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 next/
previous track.
AUX audio jack
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
Front audio system
DVD player
DVD screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Close
Tilting operation
Tilt
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Open
Recommended
driving position
to minimize
wind noise
Close
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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 telephone and the
system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Door locks
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Unlock
Lock
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
(2WD models)
Push the “AUTO LSD” switch when the vehicle is
stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.
NOTE: Will ONLY work for 2-wheel drive models.
Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on
this system before attempting to use it.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlets
12V DC
Instrument panel
Luggage Compartment
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch
must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Inside center console
Push
Rear console
NOTE: Engine switch must be in the “ON” position
to be used.
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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Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Functions
1
Cancel
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.
Resu me2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cup holders
Front Rear
Second row
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Third row side trim
(if equipped)
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow 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
Push up or
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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
Luggage compartment
Inside right side box
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tool bag
Jack
Removing the spare tire
(1)
(2)
(1) 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.
(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
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