TOYOTA RAV4 2011 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Side doors ............................ 42
Back door ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 54
Head restraints ..................... 65
Seat belts ............................. 68
Steering wheel ..................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 77
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 81
Moon roof ............................. 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 96
SRS airbags ......................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 110
Child restraint systems ....... 116
Installing child restraints ..... 120
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 143
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 147
Automatic transmission ...... 150
Turn signal lever ................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn .................................... 155
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 156
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 159
Trip information display ...... 162
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 165
Fog light switch ................... 168
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 169
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 171
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 172
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ....................... 176
Driving assist systems ........ 184
Hill-start assist control ......... 191
Downhill assist control system .............................. 193
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) ........ 196
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 197
Cargo and luggage ............. 202
Vehicle load limits ............... 208
Winter driving tips ............... 210
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 224 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 226
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 232
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 240
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 242
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 243
Using the radio ................... 246
Using the CD player ........... 252
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 259
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 266
Using the AUX port............. 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 270
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 273
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 277
Making a phone call ........... 285
Setting a cellular phone ...... 291
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Security and system setup ................................ 296
Using the phone book ........ 299
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 307
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 308
• Personal/interior lights...... 308
• Interior light ...................... 309
• Luggage compartment light .................................. 309
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 311
• Glove box ......................... 312
• Console box ..................... 313
• Overhead console ............ 314
• Cup holders ...................... 315
• Bottle holders ................... 316
• Auxiliary box ..................... 318
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 319
Vanity mirrors ..................... 320
Clock .................................. 321
Power outlets ..................... 322
Seat heaters ....................... 327
Armrest............................... 329
Coat hooks ......................... 330
Floor mat ............................ 331
Luggage compartment features ............................ 332 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 344
General maintenance ......... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 350
Hood ................................... 354
Positioning a floor jack........ 356
Engine compartment .......... 358
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 380
Wheels................................ 384
Air conditioning filter ........... 386
Key battery ......................... 388
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 392
Light bulbs .......................... 404
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 414
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If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 415
If you think something is wrong ................................ 422
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 423
Event data recorder ............ 424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 426
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) .................................. 438
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) .................................. 457
If the engine will not start .... 458
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 459
If you lose your keys ........... 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 461
If the battery is discharged ........................ 463
If your vehicle overheats ..... 466
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 470 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 474
Fuel information.................. 486
Tire information .................. 489
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 500
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 503
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 506
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 507
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 509
Abbreviation list ........................ 520
Alphabetical index .................... 522
What to do if... .......................... 533
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low beam) P. 165
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights  P. 168
Hood P. 354Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 79
Front turn signal/parking and frontside marker lights
P. 153, 165
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights
P. 166
Moon roof  P. 84
Windshield wipers P. 169
Turn signal lights  P. 153

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 373
P. 438
P. 484
P. 489
Back door P. 46
Rear turn signal lights P. 153
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 165
Rear
window
wiper
P. 171
License plate lights P. 165
Side doors P. 42
Rear
window
defogger
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P. 240
License
plate light
P. 165
With spare tire Spare tire
P. 438
Fuel filler door P. 88
Roof luggage carrier 
P. 202

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Glove box
P. 312
Front seats P. 49
SRS side airbags P. 98
Power window switches P. 81SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 98
SRS driver airbag P. 98
Console box P. 313
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 331
Head restraints P. 65
Bottle holders P. 316
Seat belts P. 68
Rear seats P. 54Cup holders P. 315

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Vanity mirrors P. 320
Moon roof switches  P. 84
Sun visors P. 319
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 98
: If equipped
Interior light P. 309
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 77
Personal/interior lights P. 308
Overhead console P. 314
Rear view monitor system  P. 176
Coat hooks P. 330

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Window lock switch P. 81
Power window switches P. 81
Door lock switch P. 43
Inside door lock buttons P. 43
Pictorial indexInterior