TOYOTA RAV4 2015 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

2015
RAV4
Quick Reference Guide

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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.
2015
RAV4INDEX
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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
1 6Smart Key system1 7
All Wheel Drive Lock (AWD models) 11
Air conditioning/Heating 22-23
Audio 19
Auto lock/unlock
1 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bottle holders 21
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) 26
Bluetooth® Pairing Section 31-40Clock 23
Cruise control 25
Cup holders 21
Door locks (without Smart Key) 17
Door-Power back (liftgate) 14
Door liftgate (non-power) 15
iPod
®/USB/AUX Port 17
Lane Departure Alert 26
Light control-Instrument panel 23Lights & turn signals 13
Moonroof 16
Multi-Information Display
2 25Parking brake 11Power outlets-12V DC 24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert 26
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Head restraints 11
Steering wheel switches 18
Telephone controls (Bluetooth) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
Traffic 20
VSC OFF button 24
Weather 20
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 28
Floor mat installation 30
Seat belts 27
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 28
Star Safety System
TM 29-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 27
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

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Instrument panel
With manual
Air Conditioning system
Steering wheel controls
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
Power back door (liftgate) 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 (liftgate) switch
1
All-Wheel Drive lock switch (AWD models)1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) main switch1
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Instrument panel light control
Outside mirror controls
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Multi-Information Display switch
Cruise control
Engine ignition switch (standard key)
1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Headlight, turn signal, fog light and auto high beam1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Engine ignition switch (Smart Key)
1
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Lane Departure Alert switch
Entune Audio
1/Entune Audio Plus1/Entune Premium Audio with Navigation1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Type A
Type B

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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
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Airbag warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
4 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.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, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
3 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator4
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator1
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) warning
Automatic headlight high beam indicator
Blind Spot Monitor outside mirror indicatorsCruise control SET indicator

Power back door (Liftgate) (if equipped)
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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 doors
Push
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 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 (Liftgate) lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
TouchGrasp
Push to
lock
Push to unlock
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push and hold
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Rear lift back
hold button
not equipped
on all models
Rear lift back
hold button
not equipped
on all models

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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and rear 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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Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up Turn to open
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
Pull Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If
the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.

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10
Auto lock functions
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.
Automatic Transmission
* The engine 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.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsRear seats
Lock release buttonLock release button
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
All Wheel Drive Lock
(AWD models)
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 unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Lock release button
Rear outboard seats

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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
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Low beam
Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Automatic On/Off
1
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel and headlights
turn on and off automatically
Automatic Off
1
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when the lock
switch on remote is pushed after all the doors are locked.
Automatic High Beam
1
High Beam automatically turn on or off high beams as necessary.
1 If equipped.
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beam
Auto*
Headlights
Type AType B
OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON Headlights
OFF
Turn signals
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.2 The left hand signals will flash three times.

Push
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Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe Single wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
Door-Power back (Liftgate) (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.
Back door (Liftgate) (close only)
Push and holdOpen: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
To set adjustable height, please refer to the Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Back door (Liftgate) (open only)
Push
Door non-power (Liftgate)
To open the liftgate, push up the
release and pull the door to raise it.
Release
Programmable power liftgate
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-
button (on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until
it beeps 4 times.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the rear liftgate close-button until it beeps 4 times, and continue to hold until it
beeps again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you
next open the liftgate it will open to the maximum height.
Programmable power liftgate (continued)
3. The height can also be set through the “Setup” screen on the audio display. Setup > Vehicle Customization > Other Vehicle Settings > Power Back Door
Opening Adjust. Through this screen, there are 5 height options to choose from.
NOTE: If the liftgate has stopped operating, check inside the glove box, on the left
side, to ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
** For detailed instructions, see Owner’s Maual.

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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
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.iPod®/USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
iPod®/USB/AUX port
Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation – automatic up/down1 (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.
1 If equipped
Up
Down
Window lock switch