TOYOTA Rav4 2011 User Manual

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

520

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

521

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.

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.dt sc.ca.go v/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

P. 165

Pictorial index

P. 168

P. 354

P. 79

P. 153, 165

P. 166

P. 84

P. 169

P. 153

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights

Hood

Windshield wipers

Moon roof ∗

Outside rear view mirrors

Turn signal lights ∗

Front turn signal/parking and front

side marker lights

Front fog lights ∗

P. 373

P. 438

P. 484

P. 489

P. 46

P. 153

P. 165

P. 171

P. 165

P. 42

P. 240

P. 165

P. 438

P. 88

Roof luggage carrier ∗

P. 202

Side doors

With spare tire

License plate light

Spare tire

Rear window defogger

Rear window wiper

Fuel filler door

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Back door

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights

∗: If equipped

P. 312

P. 49

P. 98

P. 81

P. 98

P. 313

Pictorial index

P. 331

P. 65

P. 316

P. 68

P. 54

P. 315

Seat belts

Power window switches

Bottle holders

Interior

Head restraints

SRS driver airbag

SRS front passenger airbag

Cup holders

Console box

Front seats

Rear seats

Glove box

Floor mat

SRS side airbags

P. 320

P. 84

P. 319

P. 98

P. 309

P. 77

P. 308

P. 314

P. 176

P. 330

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Overhead console

Moon roof switches ∗

SRS curtain shield airbags

Interior light

Coat hooks

Personal/interior lights

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system ∗

∗: If equipped

P. 81

P. 43

Pictorial index

Interior

Door lock switch

Inside door lock buttons

Window lock switch

Power window switches

P. 150

P. 79

P. 154

P. 269

P. 315

Parking brake lever

Cup holders

Shift lever

AUX port

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 76

P. 165

P. 153

P. 168

P. 169

P. 171

P. 88

P. 414

P. 196

Pictorial index

P. 156

P. 243

P. 354

P. 155

Horn

Instrument panel

Gauges and meters

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Four-wheel drive lock switch ∗

Audio system Navigation system *

∗

Emergency flasher switch

Fuel filler door opener

Hood release lever

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever

Windshield wiper and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 157

P. 193

Instrument panel light control dial

“DAC” switch ∗

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 172

P. 163

P. 270

P. 147

Pictorial index

P. 172

P. 163

P. 270

P. 278

P. 147

Without hands-free phone system

Instrument panel

Audio remote control switches ∗,*

Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key system)

With hands-free phone system

Audio remote control switches

“DISP” switch

Cruise control switch

Telephone switch

“DISP” switch

Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key system)

Talk switch

Cruise control switch

P. 226

P. 240

P. 143

P. 232

P. 240

P. 92

With a manual air conditioning system

Rear window defogger switch Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ∗

With an automatic air conditioning system

Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system)

Security indicator

Air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 242

P. 315

P. 327

P. 322

P. 187

Pictorial index

Seat heater switch ∗

VSC OFF switch

Instrument panel

Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗

Power outlet

Cup holders

∗: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 334

P. 57

P. 332

P. 322

Luggage compartment

Luggage cover ∗

Second seatback release lever ∗

Grocery bag hooks

Storage boxes ∗

Cargo hooks

Power outlet

∗: If equipped

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

1- 800- 331- 4331

RAV4

2 0 11

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 8/10

10-TCS-03984

Cert no. SGSNA-COC-005612

10%

00505-Q RG11-RAV4

2011 RAV4

This Q ui c k R ef erenc e G ui d e 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 Q ui c k R ef erenc e G ui d e 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 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

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 (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-Folding down second row seats 13 Seats-Head restraints 11 Seats-S towing third row seats 13 Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17 VSC OFF button 16 Windows-Power 15 Windshield wipers & washers

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

Trip information display switch Speech command button

Cruise control Headlight, turn signal and fog light

control 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

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 Ignition switch (standard key)

Tilt and telescopic steering release Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch

Instrument panel light control

If equipped

Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navi gati on

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 Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button

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 i nd i c ator d oes not turn of f wi thi n a f ew sec ond s of starti ng engi ne, there m ay be a m alf unc ti on. Have vehi c le i nspec ted by your Toyota d ealer.

For d etai ls, ref er to  Four-wheel d ri ve loc k swi tc h, Sec ti on 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

Airbag warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

4WD warning

Electric power steering system warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

ront passenger occupant classification indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Fog light indicator

Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)

Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)

Four-wheel drive lock indicator

1,2

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator/Downhill Assist Control (DAC) indicator

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Smart Key system warning

Traction Control OFF indicator

If thi s li ght f lashes, ref er to  Crui se c ontrol, Sec ti on 2-4, 2011 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 Carry remote to 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.

Turn to open

Hood release

Pull

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engage support rod

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