Toyota Rav4 2009 Owner's Manual

2009 Quick Reference Guide

2009 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 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.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance

9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 8 Indicator symbols 4-5

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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 le p ho ne controls (Bluetooth®)17 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17 VSC OFF button 16 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 Monitoring (warning) System 24

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

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Without telephone controls

With telephone controls

Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls

Multi-information display switch Speech command button

Cruise control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light

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

control

With manual Air Conditioning system

With automatic Air Conditioning system

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

12V DC Power outlet Seat heater switch

VSC OFF switch Engine switch (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering release Downhill Assist Control switch 120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch

Instrument panel light control

If equipped

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

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

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

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder (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

Open door warning

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.

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

Airbag SRS warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

4WD warning

Electric power steering system warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

ront passenger occupant classification indicator

Headlight low/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

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

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

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1,2

Smart Key system warning

Traction Control OFF indicator

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

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

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

Locking operation

Without Smart Key system

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system

With Smart Key system

Push

With Smart Key system

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

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

relock for safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

Smart Key system* (if equipped)

Start function

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Green indicator ON

Carrying

Depress brake pedal

Push

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

Power (without starting engine)

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

ACCESSORY

OFF

Locking operation

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

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Unlocking operation

Front door lock

Push

Front door unlock*

Grasp

Back door lock/unlock

Push

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Grasp

* 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.

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Driver seat

Pull up

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Tu rn

Hood release

Pull

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engage support rod

Engine maintenance

4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine

6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine

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.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

4-speed models

5-speed models

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Fourth gear

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

* 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.

Parking brake

Set Release

Pull

(2) Push

(3) Lower

(1) Pull slightly

Active torque control 4WD

Auto lock functions (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.

Seats-Head restraints

Front seats Second row seats

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lock release button

Third row seats (if equipped)

Lock release button

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

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

Power seat

Seat adjustments-Second row seats

Vehicles with third row seats

Vehicles without third row seats

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

Seats-Folding down second row seats

From inside

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(3) Pull down

From outside (vehicles without third row seats)

Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(6) Lift up

(7) Push down

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(5) Pull up

(4) Fold down

(3) Pull

(8) Push to lock in

(9) Push to lock in

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Auto (if equipped)

Headlights

Parking lights

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-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.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Tu rn

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

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Pull to wash and wipe

Slow

Fast

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

Rear

Wash and wipe

Wipe Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Windows

Driver side

Down

Windows lock switch

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.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Push once to open partway; again to open completely.

Open

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise

Tilting operation

Tilt

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

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

VSC OFF button

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.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Vol um e

Microphone

End call

Start call

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Voice command button

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.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Lock release lever

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

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

Angle

Length

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Air Conditioning/Heating

Automatic Air Conditioning

Left front seat

Right front seat

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.

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

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

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

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

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e 1

Push to turn ON/OFF

Eject CD

Seek station/ CD track select

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number.

Push to adjust tone & balance

Push to skip up/down folder

Station/CD track scan

Type 2 additional functions

AM/Satellite radio

Type 2 (with JBL speakers)

Mode

View CD text

Load CD(s)

View genre/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 “TYPE/FOLDER.”

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 while in AUX mode.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel

Luggage compartment

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

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

Inside center console

Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch Rear console

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

Push

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)

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.

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

Brake pedal

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.

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

System ON/OFF

Functions

Resu me2/Increase speed

Cancel

Set/Decrease speed

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

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

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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

Down Up

Push up or squeeze lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

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.

Spare tire (if equipped) & tools

Tool location

Luggage compartment Inside left side box

Tool bag

Removing the spare tire

(1)

(2)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Luggage compartment Inside right side box

Jack

(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

MN 00505-QRG09-RAV4

Printed in the USA 8/08

Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD 2 Wheel Drive 4WD 4 Wheel Drive

ABS Anti-lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential

AVG Average CRS Child Restraint System DAC Downhill Assist Control DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS Electric Power Steering

GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating

GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl M+S Mud and Snow

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics

RFT Run-Flat Tire

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number

TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System

500

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

TRAC Traction control

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

Abbreviation list

501

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