mirror controls TOYOTA RAV4 2008 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2008, Model line: RAV4, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 2008 XA30 / 3.GPages: 466, PDF Size: 8.3 MB
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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
5. Audio system
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Clock display
10. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
11. Power outlet
12. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
13. Seat heater switch
14. Downhill assist control switch
15. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light
View B (with manual air conditioning system)
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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
5. Audio system
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
10. Clock and air conditioning display 11. Power outlet
12. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
13. Seat heater switch
14. Downhill assist control switch
15. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light
View B (with automatic air conditioning system)
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel108
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Outside rear view mirrors 108
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 11 0
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Sun visors 111
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SECTION 1 4
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals11 4
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Emergency flashers 11 6
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Instrument panel light control 11 6
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Front fog lights 11 7
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Interior light 11 7
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Personal lights 11 8
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Luggage compartment light 11 8
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Illuminated entry system 11 9
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Windshield wipers and washer 120
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Rear window wiper and washer 121
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Windshield wiper de −icer 122
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 122
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SECTION 1 5
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1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion height, head restraint
height, steering wheel angle and steer-
ing column length.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts. 1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Put the selector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, put the selector le-
ver in “N”. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if the
selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-
ing”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air
−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the engine
switch to the “START” position. Release it
when the engine starts.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine cool-
ant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” on page
356 in Section 4.
Before starting the engine How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking
(b) Starting the engine
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Console boxRear 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2,8 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, overhead console 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, steering switches 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system
Coolant level 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder
Front 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Defogger
Outside rear view mirror 122 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 122
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 114
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Dinghy towing 347
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Directional signals 114
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 400
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Service precautions 399
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 393 . . . . .
Doors
Back door 26
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Side doors 22
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Downhill assist control system 158
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 129 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 129 . . . . . . . . Driving
Automatic transmission 143,147
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Driving tips 342
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Driving in the rain 344
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 344
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Driving tips in various conditions 343 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 143,147
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Economical driving 353
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Good driving practice 143,147
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Winter driving tips 346
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During
Break −in 309
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DVD player 194
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Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 320 . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system warning light 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 418,420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 116 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you cannot increase
engine speed 359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 378 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 379 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 359 . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 373 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 373 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 356 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 394 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 342 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 406 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 312 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 126 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parking brakeOperation 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 383 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning a floor jack 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 288,289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 109 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 62 . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Radiator
Checking the radiator 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat entertainment system 194 . . . . .
Rear cargo net 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear view mirrors
Folding 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 122 . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear/second seat 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controls 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switch 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 129 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 315 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 108 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 320 . . . . . .
Steering switches overview 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Emergency flasher 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 114 . . . .
Ignition 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 122 . . . .
Rear window defogger 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer 121 . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 120 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 127
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Telescopic steering column 108
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Theft prevention labels 323
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Three −way catalytic converters 312 . . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 295
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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 indicators125
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7 Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking brake141
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8 Audio and hands −free phone systems171
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9 Air conditioning system269
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10 Other equipment287
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2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 307 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 381 . . . . . . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
1 Introduction395
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2 Engine and Chassis403
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3 Electrical components417
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8 SPECIFICATIONS 427 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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9 FOR OWNERS 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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1 0 INDEX 443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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