TOYOTA RAV4 2017 XA40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: RAV4, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 2017 XA40 / 4.GPages: 51, PDF Size: 3.61 MB
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R AV4
2017
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RAV4
2017
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 your 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 your 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.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6-7
Light control-Instrument cluster 9
Smart Key system1 7
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.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)Air conditioning/heating 23
All-Wheel Drive Lock
(AWD models) 13
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock1 10
Automatic transmission 10
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 20
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 24
Clock 17
Cruise control 25
Cup holders 21
Door locks 14
Door-Non-Power Liftgate 16
Door-Power Liftgate 15
ECO drive mode 13
Garage door opener (Homelink®)3 16
Lights1,2 & turn signals1 11-12
Moon roof 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 21
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 20
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat adjustments-Rear 14
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Head restraints 14
Sport drive mode 13
Steering wheel-Heater 22
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 22
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 11
USB/AUX Port 19
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF button 24
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 35
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 32-34
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 29-32
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 27-29
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) 26
Sensors 26
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 40-49
Doors-Child safety locks 37
Floor mat installation 39
Seat belts 36
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 37
Spare tire & tools 37
Star Safety SystemTM 38-39
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 36
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches1,2
Voice command switch2
Paddle shift switches1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Multi-Information Display (MID) controls2,3
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) or Cruise control switch
Wiper and washer controls
Instrument cluster
Headlights, turn signals, fog lights and Automatic High Beam (AHB) controls
Fuel tank door release lever
Hood lock release leverPower Liftgate main switch1
Instrument panel light control dial
Outside rear viewmirror switches
Heated steering wheel switch1
All-Wheel Drive lockswitch (AWD models)1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)System (TPMS) reset switch1
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FEATURES
& OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
SAFETY
SENSE
SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
FEATURES
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.” 3 For details, refer to the “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Manual
Automatic
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet
Driving mode select switches
USB/AUX port2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switches1
Air conditioning controls
Air conditioning controls
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Emergency flasher switch
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Audio2/Navigation1,2,3 system
Intuitive parking assist1 “” or Bird’s Eye View Camera1 ON/OFF switch “”
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
Airbag warning4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1,4
Cruise control indicator/Cruise control SET indicator
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1
AUTO Limited SlipDifferential indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning4
Automatic High Beam (AHB)indicator4
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) warning1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator
Blind Spot Monitor outside
mirror indicators1,4
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position
Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1,4
Brake system warning4
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
1 If equipped.2 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.3 Light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Service indicators and reminders
TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position and shift range
Multi-Information Display (MID)Outside temperature displayOdometer/Trip meter
Temperature gauge
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Intuitive parking assist1,3
Master warning1,4
Open door warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1,4
Low fuel level warning
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator1
Headlight high beam indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning4
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system warning1,4
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator4
Front passenger occupant classification indicator4
Slip indicator4,3
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator4
Headlight indicator
Smart Key system indicator1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning4
Intuitive parking assist indicator1
Ice warning1
Electric power steering system warning4
Low windshield washerfluid level warning1,4
ECO mode indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)warning
Eco Driving Indicator4
SPORT mode indicator
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
High coolant temperature warning1,4
Engine oil replacement reminder1,4
4 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.
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Type AType B
Type AType B
Type AType B
PushONCE: Driver doorTWICE: All doors
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Front door lock
Touch
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Grasp
Front door unlock*
Push
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push and hold
* 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.
Pushto lock
Push tounlock
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Power Liftgate hold button not equipped on all models
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
POWER LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
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FEATURES
& OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
SAFETY
SENSE
SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Smart Key system
Type A
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
PushDepress brake pedal
Off - All systems OFF.
Accessories - Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used; engine not running.
Type B
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
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OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Insert rod to hold hood open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, Check Engine “”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Driver seatTurn to open
Close
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
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