TOYOTA RAV4 2012 XA30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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00505-QRG12-RAV4 P r i n t e d i n U. S . A . 12 /1 1
11-TCS-04981
RAV4
2012
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A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis 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 Guideis not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’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.
This Quick Reference Guideis 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 Guideis current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2012
RAV4
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