Toyota RAV4 2009 Quick Reference Guide
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
15
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.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel
controls
Without telephone
controls
With telephone controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
1
1
Multi-information display switch
Speech command button
1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
1
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
2
control
1
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
1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch
1
VSC OFF switch
Engine switch (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control switch
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
1
1
Instrument panel light control
1
If equipped
2
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”
3
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
1
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.
2
For details, refer to “Four-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
1
1
1
4
Airbag SRS warning
1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
4WD warning
1
Electric power steering system warning
1
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
F
ront passenger occupant classification indicator
1
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
1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1,2
1
1
1
1
Smart Key system warning
Traction Control OFF indicator
1
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
5
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
6
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
ON
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.
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