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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
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
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 
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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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Push to display 
audio screen
Seek station/
CD track select
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Audio
“       ” Use to search within the selected audio medium 
(radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn  
the audio OFF.>
>
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Eject CD
Push to turn 
ON/OFFTurn to 
tune radio 
stations 
manually 
or select 
tracks or 
files
Type  1 - Entune Audio (LE)
Access to 
navigation 
system
1
Type 2 - Entune Audio Plus (LE/XLE) (additional functions)
Type AType B
1 Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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 page 18 for Bluetooth Pairing instructions or to “Bluetooth
® audio/
phone,” Section 5-2 in the  Owner’s Manual, for more information about phone 
connections and compatibility.
Microphone
Steering wheel switches 
and Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Volume
End  call
Start call
Voice 
command 
button 
(if equipped)Volume
End call
Start call
Map card 
insert1
AUDIO Button
Access to audio functions.
APPS Button
Access to traffic and weather
APPS Button
Access to Entune
® App  Suite, 
sports, stocks, news, traffic 
and weather Quick Tip - The USB and AUX port location and 
design are different depending on the vehicle.  
For details, see Page 17.
13HOME Button
Access to Home screen. 
HOME SCREEN - the home screen 
offers a two panel and a three panel 
layout. Information and layout will vary 
depending on selected set up.
1
1
1
3
3
2a
2a 2b
Push to display 
telephone option 
screen
2b
Type 
3 - Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite (XLE/LTD) 
(additional functions)
Limited models may be equipped with the JBL upgrade in this unit.  
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Traffic
The Weather App options show current weather and recently checked locations 
weather.  You can also search for a weather forecast by national or local cities. The Traffic App displays a scrollable map showing local traffic in 3 colors.  Traffic 
conditions are displayed in red, yellow and green for heavy, moderate or light 
traffic conditions. Use 
 or   arrows to scroll the map up or down.
Weather
Always drive safely, obey traffic laws & focus on the road while driving. Availability and 
accuracy of the information provided by HD services is dependent upon ma\
ny factors. 
Services not available in every city or roadway. Use common sense when relying on 
information provided.  HD Radio(tm) Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity 
Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio(tm) and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” 
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
ENTUNE AUDIO PLUS ONLY
Rear
Cup holders
Front
Bottle holders
Front doorRear door
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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
1
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