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
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control AWD (AWD models) 11
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock* 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bottle holders 25
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert 24
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 25
Door locks
16
Door-Power back 14
Light control-Instrument panel
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning light
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 “All-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3
The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
1
1
1
1
4
Electric power steering system warning
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
F
ront passenger occupant classification indicator
1
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator
Slip indicator
1,3
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
1,2
1
1
Cruise control indicator4/Cruise control SET indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Smart Key system indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator