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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-QRG10-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 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
!
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 RA V4
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.
*Ifequipped
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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
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&turnsignals 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
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.”
3

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.
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, 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
6