engine TOYOTA RAV4 2008 XA30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance8Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry* 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONSActive torque control 4WD 10Air Conditioning/Heating16-17Audio 18-19Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21Automatic Transmission 9Bottle holders 17Clock 17Cruise control 23Cup holders 23
Door locks21Light control-Instrument panel22Lights & turn signals14Moonroof 20Parking brake 15Power outlets 22Rear seat entertainment system 20Seat adjustments-Front 10Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11Seat heaters16Seats-Head restraints 11Seats-Folding down second row seats 12Seats-Stowing third row seats 13Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®) 21Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock and Air Conditioning display
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch*
Downhill Assist Control switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator*
Engine switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch*
* If equipped
With manual Air
Conditioning system
With automatic Air
Conditioning system

Open door warning1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1
•“AUTO LSD” warning1
•Traction Control warning1
•Downhill Assist Control warning1
•Hill-start Assist Control warning1
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1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Trip meter reset knob
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
reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed
is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
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OVERVIEW
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Tu r n
Store
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Keyless entry
Locking operationUnlocking operation
PushPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Driver seat
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission
* The engine switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
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.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Auto lock functionsActive torque control 4WD (4WD models)
Four-wheel drive lock switch
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 Manualfor more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Rear console Push
NOTE:Engine switch must be in the “ON” position
to be used.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control+
-
Power outlets
12V DC
Luggage Compartment
Instrument panelInside center console
NOTE:Designed for car accessories. Engine switch
must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights
will not dim when the headlights are turned ON.