door lock TOYOTA RAV4 2015 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
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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.
2015 
RAV4INDEX
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EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
1 6Smart Key system1 7
All Wheel Drive Lock (AWD models)  11
Air conditioning/Heating  22-23
Audio 19
Auto lock/unlock
1  10
Automatic Transmission  10
Bottle holders  21
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)   26
Bluetooth® Pairing Section  31-40Clock 23
Cruise control  25
Cup holders  21
Door locks (without Smart Key) 17
Door-Power back (liftgate)  14
Door liftgate (non-power)  15
iPod
®/USB/AUX Port  17
Lane Departure Alert  26
Light control-Instrument panel 23Lights & turn signals 13
Moonroof  16
Multi-Information Display
2 25Parking brake  11Power outlets-12V DC  24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  26
Seat adjustments-Front  12
Seat adjustments-Rear  12
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Head restraints  11
Steering wheel switches  18
Telephone controls (Bluetooth)  18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  17
Traffic 20
  VSC OFF button  24
Weather  20
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks  28
Floor mat installation  30
Seat belts  27
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  28
Spare tire & tools  28
Star Safety System
TM 29-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  27
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
  
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Instrument panel
With manual 
Air Conditioning system
Steering wheel controls
With automatic 
Air Conditioning system
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
Power back door (liftgate) main switch1
12V DC power outlet
USB/AUX port2
Seat heater switches1
Driving mode select switches
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Fuel filler door opener
Hood lock release lever
Power back door (liftgate) switch
1
All-Wheel Drive lock switch (AWD models)1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) main switch1
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Instrument panel light control
Outside mirror controls
1 If equipped2  For details, refer to the  Owner’s Manual
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Multi-Information Display switch
Cruise control
Engine ignition switch (standard key)
1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Headlight, turn signal, fog light and auto high beam1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Engine ignition switch (Smart Key)
1
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Lane Departure Alert switch
Entune Audio
1/Entune Audio Plus1/Entune Premium Audio with Navigation1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Type A
Type B 
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Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position/shift range indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols 
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Airbag warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
4 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that  the steering lock has not been released.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, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
3 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator4
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator1
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) warning
Automatic headlight high beam indicator
Blind Spot Monitor outside mirror indicatorsCruise control SET indicator 
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Power back door (Liftgate) (if equipped)
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Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Push
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the engine switch will change the 
operation mode in succession from:
* 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.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door (Liftgate) lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
TouchGrasp
Push to 
lock
Push to unlock
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Carry remote 
to lock/unlock
Push and hold
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Rear lift back 
hold button 
not equipped 
on all models
Rear lift back 
hold button 
not equipped 
on all models 
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Auto lock functions
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  Owner’s Manual  for more details. 
Automatic Transmission
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal 
  depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
 
+:  Upshift (push and release)
   
-: Downshift (pull and release)
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
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsRear seats
Lock release buttonLock release button
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
All Wheel Drive Lock
(AWD models)
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or 
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
 driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s
 door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual  for more details. 
Lock release button
Rear outboard seats 
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Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only) 
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height 
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat (driver side only)
Pull up
Lean back
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Low beam
Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Automatic On/Off
1
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel and headlights 
turn on and off automatically
Automatic Off
1  
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when the lock 
switch on remote is pushed after all the doors are locked.
Automatic High Beam
1
High Beam automatically turn on or off high beams as necessary.
1 If equipped.
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beam
Auto*
Headlights
Type AType B
OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON Headlights
OFF
Turn signals
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1   The right hand signals will flash three times.2  The left hand signals will flash three times. 
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. 
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release leverLength
Angle
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to 
the 
Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Recommended open 
position to minimize 
wind noise
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push once to open 
partway; again to 
open completely.iPod®/USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the 
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory 
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable 
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
iPod®/USB/AUX port
Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation – automatic up/down1 (driver side only) Push the switch 
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To 
stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch  Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains 
operable. 
1 If equipped
Up
Down
Window lock switch 
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Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock 
release to lower
Rear door
DownUp
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the rear deck board.
(2) Lessen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Jack
Tool bag
(1)(2)
Spare tire
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and 
applying brake force to selected wheels. 
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. 
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces 
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction 
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each 
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the 
current road conditions. 
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup 
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure 
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that 
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control. 
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking 
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a 
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly 
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and 
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven 
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). 
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. 
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This 
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help 
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle 
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to 
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of 
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which 
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock 
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) 
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).