TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: RAV4, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.GPages: 32, PDF Size: 1.51 MB
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2013
RAV4 
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This Quick Reference Guide is 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 Guide is not intended as a substitute for the 
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the Owner’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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s Manual 
that 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 Guide is current at the 
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
2013 
RAV4 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND 
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release  8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry*  6
Smart Key system*  7
Active torque control AWD (AWD models)  11
Air Conditioning/Heating  18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock*  10
Automatic Transmission  10
Bottle holders  25
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert  24Clock 19
Cruise control  23
Cup holders  25
Door locks 16
Door-Power back  14
Light control-Instrument panel 19Lights & turn signals  13
Moonroof 16
Parking brake  11
Power outlets-12V DC  22
Seat adjustments-Front  12
Seat adjustments-Rear  12
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints  11
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  17
  VSC OFF button  22
Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks  27
Floor mat installation  29
Seat belts  26
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  27
Spare tire & tools  27
Star Safety System
TM 28-29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  26  
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Multi-Information Display switch2
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Headlight, turn signal and fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Emergency flasher switch
Intuitive parking assist switch1
Clock
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Display Audio system
2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
Display Audio system 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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With manual 
Air Conditioning system
With automatic 
Air Conditioning system
Power back door main switch1
12V DC power outlet
USB/AUX port2
Seat heater switches1
Driving mode select switches
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Fuel filler door opener
Hood lock release lever
Power back door switch
1
All-Wheel Drive lock switch (AWD models)
BSM (
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert) main switch1
VSC OFF switch
Instrument panel light control
Outside rear view mirror switches
1 If equipped2
 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.” 
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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position/shift range indicator
Multi-Information Display
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
Airbag warning1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning light1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 
For details, refer to “All-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating. 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4/Cruise control SET indicator4
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.5 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that 
the steering lock has not been released.
6 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator5
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1/Blind Spot Monitor outside 
rearview mirror indicators Slip indicator
1,3
SPORT indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator6 
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Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for 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 doorsPush
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Power back door (if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system 
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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*
TouchGrasp
Push to 
lock
Push to unlock 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 upTurn to open
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
PullPull up latch 
and raise hood
Engage support rod