TOYOTA RAV4 2013 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance

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Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Auto lock functions
All-wheel drive lock switch
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved
surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsRear seats
Lock release buttonLock release button
Active torque control AWD
(AWD models)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat (driver side only)
Pull up
Lean back

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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Low beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system
Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds.
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beam Auto Headlights
Type AType B
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ONHeadlights
DRL OFF
Turn signals
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Turn Lane change
Lane change
Left turn

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Instrument panel
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push and hold
Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
Push
Back door (open and close)
Push

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Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipeSingle wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.

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Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.

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Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio/phone,” Section 5-2 in the Owner’s Manual, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
End call
Start call
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release leverLength Angle
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
End call
Start call
Voice command
button (if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector (driver side)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Windshield defogger
Synchronizes driver, front passenger and rear temperature settings
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Airflow vent
In “
” or “” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Climate control OFF
Automatic Air Conditioning
Front passenger seat