TOYOTA RAV4 2009 XA30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESEngine 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 (2AR-FE) engine
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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brakepedal 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
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Auto lock functions
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 Manual for more details.
Active torque control 4WD
(4WD models)
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsSecond row seats
Third row seats
(if equipped)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Vehicles with third row seatsVehicles without third row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
(2) Lower(3) Pull down
From inside
From outside (vehicles without third row seats)
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(1) Push
(5) Pull up
(7) Push down
(8) Push to lock in
(4) Fold down
(3) Pull
(9) Push to lock in
(6) Lift up
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
Seats-Folding down second row seats
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turnTu r n
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Up
Down
Windows lock switch
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipeWipeInterval wipe
Wash and wipe Single wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
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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 driving
position to minimize
wind noise
Door locks
UnlockLock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,
VSC and Auto LSD functions (2WD models.)
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manualfor more information.
VSC OFF button
VSC OFF button
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible\
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),”\
Section
3-3 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
End call
Start call
Voice command
button
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
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. “ ” mode uses fresh air only.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
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