TOYOTA RAV4 2011 XA30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
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RAV4
2011
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2011
RAV4
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch
on the bottom of the cover. Close the back door. Remove the spare tire
cover by holding the bottom and lifting it up and away from the
vehicle.
(2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with
the wheel nut wrench and remove.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
* If equipped
Luggage compartment
Inside left side boxLuggage compartment
Inside right side box
Jack
Tool bag
(1)
(2)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry* 6Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) 11Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19Audio 20-21Automatic Transmission 10Clock 19Cruise control 23
Door locks16
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Light control-Instrument panel19Lights & turn signals 14Moonroof 16Parking brake 10Power outlets-12V DC 22Power outlets-120V AC 22Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12Seat heaters18Seats-Folding down second row seats 13Seats-Head restraints 11Seats-S

towing third row seats 13Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 16Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers15
Doors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls1
Telephone controls1
Trip information display switch
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Audio system/Navigation system
1,2
Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
Without telephone controls
With telephone controls

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
With manual
Air Conditioning system
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch1
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch1
Instrument panel light control
1 If equipped2Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”

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Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
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 reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “Four-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Airbag warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
4WD warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator/Downhill
Assist Control (DAC) indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system warning
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator

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Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedal Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Grasp Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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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 upTu r n t o o p e n
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
PullPull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod