TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Interior features
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
■Power back door main switch (if equipped)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 127)
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■ When driving or when the storag e compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest (vehicles with slide func-
tion)
Console box
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Pull the lid forward by holding the
front of the lid.
CAUTION
■ Console box adjustment precaution
●Do not adjust the position of the console box while the vehicle is moving.
This may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an
accident that results in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the front console box
and the center panel or rear seats.
● Be careful not to allow the front console box to hit any passengers while
adjusting its position.
● After adjusting the console box, make sure it is securely locked in positi\
on.

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■Front
■Rear
Pull the armrest down.
■Adjusting the size of the cup holder (front passenger’s side)
Cup holders
The adjuster can be removed.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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■Front
■Rear
Bottle holders
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be st owed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.

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Luggage compar tment features
Raise the hooks to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
CAUTION
■When the cargo hoo ks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■ Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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■Front
Open the deck board by pulling
up the strap.
■Rear
Ty p e A
Open the deck board by pull-
ing up the strap.
Fold up the deck board.
The lid can be removed.
Storage boxes
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2

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Ty p e B
Open the deck board by pulling
up the strap.
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.

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■Installing the luggage cover
With the “TOP” marks up,
insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then compress the left of the
luggage cover and insert it
into the recess.
Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.
■Removing the luggage cover
Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.
Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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2
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2

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■Stowing the luggage coverOpen the rear deck board
and remove the deck side
covers.
Insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then compress the left end of
the luggage cover and insert
it into the recess.
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CAUTION
■When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
NOTICE
■When using the luggage cover
●Do not put heavy items on the luggage cover.
●Install the cover unit in the correct direc-
tion so that the “TOP” mark faces
upward.