TOYOTA RAV4 2014 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires (veh icles with the tire pressure warn-
ing system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Utility vehicle precautions
●Specific design characte ristics give it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi cle design feature causes this
type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road co nditions. Therefore, sharp turns
at excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to rollover.
This vehicle belongs to the util ity vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and narrowe r tread in relation to the
height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in
a wide variety of off-road applications.
Utility vehicle feature

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CAUTION
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Th erefore, the driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
● Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.
● Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier (if equipped) will make the cen-
ter of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp
turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
● Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher
center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordi-
nary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
● Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehicle)
can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward.

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When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following pre-
cautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the clo-
sure of areas to off-road vehicles.
● Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.
● Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering
private property.
● Do not enter areas that are clos ed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
● Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or trav el delayed to prevent damage to
roads.
■ Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaini ng to driving your vehicle off-road,
consult the following organizations.
● State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
● State Motor Vehicle Bureau
● Recreational Vehicle Clubs
● U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
Off-road driving

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CAUTION
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do not grip the steering wheel spok es when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, water, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the stream for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake drums and around
brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 300
Automatic air conditioning system ... 306
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 316
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 318
5-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 319
Using the radio .................. 322
Using the CD player .......... 325
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 330
Operating an iPod ............. 337
Operating a USB memory................... 345
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 353
Using the AUX port ........... 355
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 356
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .... 359
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone .................... 364
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 369
Making a phone call .......... 372
Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*” menu) ........ 377
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ............ 382 5-3. Using the audio system
(Entune Audio)
Audio system .................... 387
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 389
USB Port/AUX Port ........... 391
Basic Audio Operations .... 392
Setup menu....................... 394
General settings ................ 395
Audio settings ................... 399
Display settings ................. 400
Voice settings.................... 402
Selecting the audio source ............................. 403
List screen operation......... 404
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 406
Radio operation................. 407
CD player operation .......... 409
Listening to an iPod .......... 415
Listening to a USB memory device ............... 420
Using the AUX port ........... 425
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 426
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Registering a Bluetooth®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 429
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 430
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 431
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 433
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 436
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 438
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 440
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 442
Making a call ..................... 444
Receiving a call ................. 447
Speaking on the phone ..... 448
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 452
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 457
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 458
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 460
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 470
Bluetooth
®......................... 478
Voice command system .... 483 5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 486
• Interior lights ................. 487
• Personal lights .............. 487
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 489
• Glove box...................... 490
• Console box .................. 491
• Cup holders .................. 492
• Bottle holders ................ 493
Luggage compartment features ........................... 494
5-6. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 503
Clock ................................. 504
Power outlets .................... 505
Seat heaters...................... 506
Armrest ............................. 508
Coat hooks ........................ 509
Assist grips........................ 510
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector dial to the desired
position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Air outlet selector dial
Fan speed control dial
Temperature control dial Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off button
Outside/recirculated air mode
button1
2
3
4
5
Adjusting the settings
1
2
3