warning TOYOTA RAV4 2017 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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List of storage features
Glove box (→P. 505)
Bottle holders (→ P. 507)
Console box (→ P. 505)Cup holders (
→P. 506)
Storage boxes ( →P. 509)
Auxiliary box ( →P. 507)
WARNING
● Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage com partments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
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WARNING
●Do not adjust the position of the console box while the vehicle is moving.
This may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an
accident that results in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the front console box
and the center panel or rear seats.
● Be careful not to allow the front console box to hit any passengers while
adjusting its position.
● After adjusting the console box, make sure it is securely locked in position.
Cup holders
FrontRear
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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Press in the lid.
Bottle holders
FrontRear
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box
WARNING
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

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Luggage compartment features
Raise the hooks to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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■Front
Open the deck board by pulling
up the strap.
Warning reflector etc. can be
stowed.
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Rear Vehicles with full-size spare
tire: Turn the knob of each
clip on the rear deck board to
unlock.
Open the deck board by pull-
ing up the strap.
Fold up the deck board.
The deck board can be
removed.
Storage boxes
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■Installing the luggage coverWith the “TOP” marks up,
insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then compress the left of the
luggage cover and insert it
into the recess.
For vehicles with hooks:
Attach the hooks to the rear
seat head restraints.
If necessary, move the rear
seats to enable the hook
engagement.
Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.
WARNING
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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WARNING
●When installing/stowing the luggage cover, make sure that the luggage
cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
● Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy items on the luggage cover.
●Install the cover unit in the correct direc-
tion so that the “TOP” mark faces
upward.

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WARNING
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to climb or ride on the rear cargo net.
● Do not load any luggage into the rear cargo net that extends beyond the
height of the pole.
● When installing the rear cargo net to the vehicle, check that both ends of
the pole are securely inserted into their fixed positions.
● When stowing the rear cargo net, securely fix it into the storage area.
NOTICE
● Do not place luggage weighing approximately 22.1 lb. (10 kg) or more
onto the rear cargo net.
● Install the pole to matching fixed positions on the left and right sides so
that the pole is straight. If the pole is installed at an angle, the rear cargo
net may come loose.
● Do not use the rear cargo net with only one pole installed. The pole may
move while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in damage to the rear cargo
net pole or other equipment in the luggage compartment.

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Fold down the armrest for use.
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourself
by falling over.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.