brake TOYOTA RAV4 2015 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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Power outlets-12V DC
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD functions (2WD models.)
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF button
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF button
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2 /Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
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1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
(1) Odometer
(2) Trip meters “A” and “B”
(3) Current fuel consumption
(4) Average fuel consumption
(5) Average vehicle speed
(6) Driving range

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Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
Rear door
DownUp
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the rear deck board.
(2) Lessen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Jack
Tool bag
(1)(2)
Spare tire
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
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Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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