TOYOTA RAV4 2009 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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storage features
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Interior features
Auxiliary box
To open and close the auxiliary
box, press the button.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Operating the auxiliary box
If it is difficult to open or close the auxiliary box on a steep hill, move the
vehicle to a level place. To avoid damage to the auxiliary box, do not apply
excessive force to operate it.
Auxiliary box

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Sun visors
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position then
slide backwards.

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Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest
hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest
hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00

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Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for a following component.
12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W.
■ 12 V
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C

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■The power outlet can be used when
12V
● Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
● Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
120 VAC
● Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
● Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ 120 VAC (if equipped)
Main switch
To use the power outlet,
turn on the main switch.
Power outlet socket

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NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
12V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the pro-
tection circuit will cut the power supply.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may not operate properly even if their
power consumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■ Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the driver’s seat
Heats the front passenger’s
seat
The indicator light is on while
the seat heater is operating.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.
: If equipped

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NOTICE
■
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
To use the armrest, pull the
strap forward and fold down
the center seatback.