engine TOYOTA RAV4 2011 XA30 / 3.G Manual PDF

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada (for U.S.A. and Canada)
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illu stration (except the luggage com-
partment light) automatically turn on/off according to the presence
of the electronic key (vehicles wit h smart key system), whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, whethe r the doors are opened/closed,
and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode or the engine switch
position.
The luggage compartment light tu rns on/off according to whether
the back door is opened/closed.
Interior light ( P. 309)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 308)
Engine switch light
Foot lights (if equipped)
Luggage compartment light (turns on/off according to whether
the back door is opened/closed)

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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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The power outlet can be used when
12 V
● 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)

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NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V
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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Floor mat
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehic le. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
For details, refer to the floor
mat retention clip installation
instructions supplied with the
clips.
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the right place with all the pro-
vided retaining hooks (clips). Be espe-
cially careful to perform this check after
cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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

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Maintenance and care
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Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regardin g the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.