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QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
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00505-QRG11-RAV4
2011
RAV4
Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location
OVERVIEW
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 vehicles main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owners Manual located in the vehicles glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owners Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicles
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.
Luggage compartment
Inside right side box
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
Jack
Tool bag
Removing the spare tire
(1)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(2)
! A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owners
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
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 Owners Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
* If equipped
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owners Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
INDEX
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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-Stowing third row seats
13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth)
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
17
VSC OFF button
16
Windows-Power
15
Windshield wipers & washers
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SAFETY AND
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Spare tire & tools
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
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4-5
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2-3
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance
Fuel tank door release and cap
Hood release
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Instrument panel
Keyless entry*
Smart Key system*
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Without telephone controls
With telephone controls
Steering wheel audio controls1
Telephone controls1
Trip information display switch
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Audio system/Navigation system1,2
Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
ENGINE START STOP button (Smart Key)1
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
OVERVIEW
With manual
Air Conditioning system
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
1
2
If equipped
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the Navigation
System Owners Manual.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch1
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch1
Instrument panel light control
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 warning1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Open door warning
1
2
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.
For details, refer to Four-wheel drive lock switch, Section 2-4, 2011 Owners Manual.
Airbag warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
OVERVIEW
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
4WD warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator/Downhill
Assist Control (DAC) indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
If this light flashes, refer to Cruise control, Section 2-4, 2011 Owners Manual.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system warning
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owners Manual for
more details.
Locking operation
Without Smart Key system
With Smart Key system
Push
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system
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
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
OVERVIEW
Green indicator ON
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 Accessories such as the radio will operate.
OFF
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
ON
Front door unlock*
Front door lock
Grasp
Push
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
Back door lock/unlock
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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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Driver seat
Turn to open
Pull up
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine
indicator may illuminate.
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engage support rod
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
OVERVIEW
V6 (2GR-FE) engine
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
4-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Fourth gear
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
* The ignition/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
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(1) Pull slightly
Active
torque
control 4WD
Auto lock
functions
(4WD models)
OVERVIEW
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 Owners Manual for more details.
Front seats
Second row seats
Lock release button
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Third row seats
(if equipped)
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lock release button
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Power seat (driver side only)
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Vehicles without third row seats
Vehicles with third row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
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Seats-Folding down second row seats
From inside
(3) Pull down
OVERVIEW
(2) Lower
(1) Push
From outside (vehicles without third row seats)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
(3) Pull
(1) Push
(5) Pull up
(8) Push to lock in
(7) Push down
(9) Push to lock in
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
(6) Lift up
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Auto (if equipped)
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-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
Fog lights (if equipped)
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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Windshield wipers & washers
Front
OVERVIEW
Single wipe
Adjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Pull to wash and wipe
Fast
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Windows-Power
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Wash and wipe
Driver side
Up
Windows lock switch
Down
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Drivers window
remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.
Open
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise
Close
Tilting operation
Close
Tilt
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owners 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 Owners Manual for more information.
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Telephone controls (Bluetooth)
(if equipped)
OVERVIEW
Audio unit
Microphone
Steering wheel telephone switches
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
End call
Volume
Voice command
button
Start call
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 Owners Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Length
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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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Angle
Lock release lever
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Automatic Air Conditioning
Temperature selector (driver side)
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
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
Windshield deffogger
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
OVERVIEW
Clock
Automatic
Air Conditioning system
Manual
Air Conditioning system
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
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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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Type 1
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to adjust
tone & balance
Eject CD
Push to skip
up/down folder
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
View CD text
Type 2 additional functions
Load CD(s)
View genre/Push to
skip up/down folder
AM/Satellite radio
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
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
OVERVIEW
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
>
>
Auxiliary (AUX) port
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicles speaker system while in AUX
mode.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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.).
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel
Inside center console
Luggage compartment
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch/ENGINE START STOP
switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.
Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)
Rear console
NOTE: Ignition switch/ENGINE START STOP switch must be in the ON
position to be used.
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
(if equipped)
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 Owners Manual for more details.
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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)
OVERVIEW
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 Owners Manual for more details.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Functions
Cancel1
Set/Decrease speed
1
2
The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Resume2/Increase speed
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.
Seat belts
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 seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owners Manual.
Seat belts-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 Owners Manual for more details.
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