TOYOTA RAV4 2016 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Safety information for children ........................ 56
Child restraint systems ........ 57
Installing child restraints ...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 72
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 73 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 78
Gauges and meters ............. 85
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) .............................. 89
Multi-information display (with color display)............. 92
Fuel consumption information......................... 98
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 111
Back door .......................... 117
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 139
Rear seats ......................... 141
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Moon roof .......................... 160
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 176
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smart key system) ........... 196
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smart key system) ........... 198
Automatic transmission ..... 203
Turn signal lever................ 210
Parking brake .................... 211
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 212
Automatic High Beam ....... 216
Fog light switch ................. 220
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 225 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 228
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 231
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 238
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 252
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 260
Cruise control .................... 272
Intuitive parking assist ....... 277
Rear view monitor system ............................. 286
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ...... 296
Driving assist systems ....... 297
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 305
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 309
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 312
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 315
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 319
4Driving

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RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 326
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 329
AUX port/USB port ............ 332
5-2. Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system ................... 334
5-3. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 336
5-4. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 338
5-5. Using an external device Listening to an iPod........... 348
Listening to USB memory device................ 354
Using the AUX port ........... 360
5-6. Using Bluetooth
® devices
Bluetooth® audio/
phone .............................. 361
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 366
Register a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 367
5-7. “SETUP” menu Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*” menu) ........ 368
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ............ 373
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player .............................. 378 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Making a phone call........... 381
When receiving a phone call ........................ 383
Speaking on the phone...... 384
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 386
5-11. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
Audio system (Entune Audio) ................ 389
5-12. Basic Operations Audio system operations (Entune Audio) ................ 391
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 393
AUX port/USB port ............ 394
Basic audio operations ...... 395
5-13. Setup Setup menu ....................... 397
General settings ................ 398
Audio settings .................... 400
Display settings ................. 401
Voice settings .................... 403
5-14. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source.............................. 404
List screen operation ......... 405
Optimal use of the audio system ............................. 407
5-15. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 408
5-16. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation........... 410
CD player and disc information....................... 411
5Audio system
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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5-17. Using an external deviceiPod player operation ........ 417
USB memory device player operation .............. 422
Using the AUX port ........... 427
5-18. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 428
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 431
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 432
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 433
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 435
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 437
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings............................ 438
5-19. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 440
5-20. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................. 442
Making a call ..................... 444
Receiving a call ................. 447
Speaking on the phone ..... 448
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 451
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 456
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 457 5-21. Phonebook
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 459
5-22. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 469
Bluetooth
®......................... 473
5-23. Other function Voice command system ............................. 478
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................. 484
Automatic air conditioning system .... 490
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters..................... 499
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 501• Interior lights.................. 502
• Personal lights............... 502
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 504• Glove box ...................... 505
• Console box .................. 505
• Cup holders ................... 506
• Bottle holders ................ 507
• Auxiliary box .................. 507
Luggage compartment features ........................... 508
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RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 519 • Sun visors .................... 519
• Vanity mirrors ............... 519
• Power outlets ................ 520
• Armrest ......................... 521
• Coat hooks.................... 521
• Assist grips .................. 522
Garage door opener .......... 523
Compass ........................... 530
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 536
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 539
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 542
General maintenance ........ 545
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 548 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 549
Hood .................................. 551
Positioning a floor jack....... 553
Engine compartment ......... 554
Tires................................... 565
Tire inflation pressure ........ 577
Wheels............................... 580
Air conditioning filter .......... 583
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ....................... 585
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 588
Light bulbs ......................... 591
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 604
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 605
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 607
If you think something is wrong ......... 613
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 614
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 615
If a warning message is displayed (multi-information
display with color display
only) ................................ 626
If you have a flat tire .......... 642
If the engine will not start ..................... 655
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 657
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with
smart key system) ........... 658
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 660
If your vehicle overheats ... 664
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 667 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 670
Fuel information ................. 679
Tire information.................. 682
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 695
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 705
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 708
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 709
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 711
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 722
Alphabetical index ...................... 726
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio with Navigation or Entune
Audio Plus, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for informati on regarding the equipment listed
below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or images of the inside of the vehicle.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-
tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi- cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Event data recorder