Toyota Rav4 2010 Owner's Manual
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RAV4
2010
QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
Printed in U.S.A. 8/09
08-TCS-03075
Cert no. SGS-COC-005612
10%
00505-Q RG10-RAV4
2010
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 M anual 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
!
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
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.
(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch
on the bottom of the cover. Close the back door. Remove the spare tire
cover by holding the bottom and lifting it up and away from the
vehicle.
(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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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance
9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
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
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 16
Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers
15
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seatbelts 24
Seatbelts-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 seatbelt 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
Ignition 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.”
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning
Driver/Front passenger seatbelt 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, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
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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
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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, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
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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
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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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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 r n
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod
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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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
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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/“ENGINE START STOP” 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.
Parking brake
Set Release
Pull
(2) Push
(3) Lower
10
(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
Lock release button
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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
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
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Vehicles without third row seats
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
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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 intensi t y.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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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
Up
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.
Open
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise
Close
Tilting operation
Close
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
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.
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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
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, or go to Toyota.com and enter
“Bluetooth” in the keyword search.
Microphone
End call
Voice command
button
Start call
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
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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.
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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
Select for maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to
recirculate.
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Type 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.”
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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.
>
“”
>
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.).
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.
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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
NOTE: Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the “ON”
position to be used.
Push
Rear console
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.
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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
Resume2/Increase speed
1
Cancel
Set/Decrease speed
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.
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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.
Seatbelts
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 seatbelts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Seatbelts-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 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.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
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
498
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
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
Abbreviation list
499
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
, because of the T
oyota policy of continual product improvement, we
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine T
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
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a products may affect performance,
oyot
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS ai
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
check
tions regarding installation.
rbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haza rdouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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