interior lights TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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5-17. Using an external deviceiPod player operation ........ 420
USB memory device player operation .............. 425
Using the AUX port ........... 430
5-18. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 431
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 434
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 435
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 436
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 438
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 440
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings............................ 441
5-19. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 443
5-20. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................. 445
Making a call ..................... 447
Receiving a call ................. 450
Speaking on the phone ..... 451
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 454
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 459
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 460 5-21. Phonebook
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 462
5-22. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 472
Bluetooth
®......................... 476
5-23. Other function Voice command system ............................. 482
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................. 488
Automatic air conditioning system .... 494
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters..................... 503
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 505• Interior lights.................. 506
• Personal lights............... 506
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 508• Glove box ...................... 509
• Console box .................. 509
• Cup holders ................... 510
• Bottle holders ................ 511
• Auxiliary box .................. 511
Luggage compartment features ........................... 512
6Interior features

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RAV4_OM_OM0R012U_(U)Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Interior lights
*1/Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Moon roof switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 523
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 523
Compass
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Garage door opener switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2: If equipped
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................ 488
Automatic air conditioning system ... 494
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 503
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 505• Interior lights ................. 506
• Personal lights .............. 506
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 508• Glove box...................... 509
• Console box .................. 509
• Cup holders .................. 510
• Bottle holders ................ 511
• Auxiliary box ................. 511
Luggage compartment features ........................... 512
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 523 • Sun visors .................... 523
• Vanity mirrors ............... 523
• Power outlets ................ 524
• Armrest ......................... 526
• Coat hooks.................... 526
• Assist grips .................. 527
Garage door opener.......... 528
Compass ........................... 535

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6-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Interior lights ( →P. 506)
Interior/personal lights ( →P. 506)
Engine switch light (if equipped)
Instrument panel center illumination (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)1
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6-2. Using the interior lights
■FrontOff
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
On
■RearOff
Door position
The interior light comes on when
a door is opened. It turns off
when the doors are closed.
On
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
1
2
3
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2
3
Personal lights

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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), engine
switch mode or presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
Footwell lights (if equipped): When shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P, the brightness of the footwell lights will be reduced.
● If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes:
• Interior light
• Engine switch light (if equipped)
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 706)

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6-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Other interior features
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
Side extender (if equipped):
Place in side position then slide
backwards.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
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2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is off.

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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( →P. 678)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( →P. 678)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 198, 200)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 73)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 662)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 659)
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 198, 200), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart key
system).