TOYOTA RAV4 2005 XA30 / 3.G User Guide

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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Instrument panel light control knob
3. Engine immobilizer system indicatorlight
4. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches
5. Wiper and washer switches
6. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
7. Audio system
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Front passenger 's seat belt reminder light
10. Clock display 11. Air conditioning controls
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Seat heater switches
14. Ashtray
15. Ignition switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Tilt steering lock release lever
18. Audio remote control switches

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19. TRAC OFFº (traction control off)switch
20. Tire pressure warning system reset switch

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1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Tachometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low engine oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light*1
Driver 's seat belt reminder light*1
Open door warning light*1
Low fuel level warning light*1
SRS warning light*1
Anti- lock brake system warning light*1
or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*1
or
Front passenger 's seat belt reminder light*1
or
Low tire pressure warning light*1
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light*1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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*1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº on page 109 in Section 1- 6.
*2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº on page 135 in
Section 1- 7.
Cruise control indicator light
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Overdrive- off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Engine oil replacement reminder light*1
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
(two- wheel drive models)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
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Engine immobilizer system 13
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Wireless remote control 14
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Side doors 19
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Power windows 21
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Back door 24
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Hood 25
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Fuel tank cap 26
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Electric moon roof 27
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SECTION 1- 2

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keysÐThese keys work in ev- ery lock.
2. Sub keyÐThis key will not work in the glove box.
To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys. 1. Master keys (black)ÐThese keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with a built- in transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)ÐThis key will not work in the glove box.
Keys (without engine
immobilizer system) Keys (with engine immobilizer
system)

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A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-ponder chip, observe the followingprecautions:

When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring restingon the key grip and do not pressthe key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts.

When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponderkeys around (including keys of oth-er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.Otherwise the engine may not start,or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key onceand then insert it again after remov-ing other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from thering or while gripping or coveringthem with your hand to start the
engine.

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Do not bend the key grip.

Do not cover the key grip with anymaterial that cuts off electromagnet-ic waves.

Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.

Do not leave the key exposed tohigh temperatures for a long period,such as on the dashboard and hoodunder direct sunlight.

Do not put the key in water orwash it in an ultrasonic washer.

Do not use the key with electromag-netic materials.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.