TOYOTA RAV4 2006 XA30 / 3.G User Guide

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1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSPage
1 Overview of instruments and controls
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2 Keys and Doors11
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3 Occupant restraint systems33
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4 Steering wheel and Mirrors107
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5 Lights, Wipers and Defogger11 3
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6 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators123
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7 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake139
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8 Audio system169
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9 Air conditioning system237
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10 Other equipment255
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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 345 . . . . . . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 Introduction359
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2 Engine and Chassis367
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3 Electrical components381
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8 SPECIFICATIONS 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS 403 . . . . . . . . . .
1 0 INDEX 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Table of contents

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster overview 7
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8
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SECTION 1 1

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Automatic transmission selector lever
10. Rear console box
11. A/V input adapter
12. Power outlet (115 VAC)
13. Power outlet (12 VDC)
14. AUX adapter
15. Power rear view mirror control switches
16. Parking brake lever
17. Cup holders
18. Hood lock release lever
19. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
 View A

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
6. Audio system
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Clock display 11. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
12. Power outlet
13. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
14. Seat heater switch
15. Downhill assist control switch
16. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
17. Engine immobilizer system indicator light

View B (with manual air conditioning system)

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18. Ignition switch
19. Cruise control switch
20. Tilt and telescopic steering lock releaselever

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
6. Audio system
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
11. Clock and air conditioning display
12. Power outlet
13. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
14. Seat heater switch
15. Downhill assist control switch
16. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
17. Engine immobilizer system indicator light

View B (with automatic air conditioning system)

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18. Ignition switch
19. Cruise control switch
20. Tilt and telescopic steering lock releaselever
21. Power outlet main switch
Without electric moon roof
With electric moon roof
1. Front personal lights
2. Auxiliary box
3. Electric moon roof switch

Overhead console

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

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Brake system warning light∗1
Charging system 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
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Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
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Tire pressure warning light∗1
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light∗1
“4WD” warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel