seat adjustment 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

271-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( →P. 151, 153)
Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)
Power seat (driver’s side only)
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) ang le adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch
Adjustment procedure
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Pull up the lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the
lever.
When a person sits in the rear center position, align all seatbacks at the
same angle.
Adjustment procedure

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1433-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box\
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the rear seat back to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

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Operation of each component
■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system).
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Operate any of the seat adjustment switches.
■ Operating the driving position memory after turning the engine off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased.
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WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 705)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light co mes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the
tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

733Alphabetical index
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 543
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 503
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 215 Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 598
Wattage ................................ 680
Front turn signal lights ........... 213 Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 680
Fuel ........................................... 674
Capacity ................................ 674
Fuel gauge .............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 618
Information ............................ 681
Refueling............................... 232
Type ...................................... 674
Warning light/ message ..................... 620, 638
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 94
Fuel filler door.......................... 232 Refueling............................... 232
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 618
Fuses ........................................ 592
Garage door opener ................ 528
Gauges ....................................... 84
Glove box ................................. 509
Grocery bag hooks .................. 512 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 383, 445
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 215 Automatic High Beam ........... 220
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............ 596
Wattage ................................ 680
Heated steering wheel ............ 503
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 494
Heated steering wheel .......... 504
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 488
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 490, 497
Seat heaters ......................... 504
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 605
Hill-start assist control ........... 310
Hood ......................................... 555
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 512
Coat hooks ........................... 526
Grocery bag hooks ............... 512
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Paddle shift switches ...... 208, 209
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 280
Parking brake ........................... 214
Operation .............................. 214
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 619
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 632
Parking lights ........................... 215
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Wattage ................................ 680
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 242 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 246
Function ................................ 242
Warning light ......................... 621
Warning message ................. 635
Personal lights ......................... 505 Switch ................................... 506
Wattage ................................ 680
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 113
Power outlet ............................. 524
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 311 Warning light ......................... 620
Power windows........................ 156
Catch protection function ...... 157
Jam protection function......... 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch............... 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 242
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 246
Function ................................ 242
Warning light ......................... 621
Warning message ................. 635 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 264
Radiator .................................... 564
Radio ................................ 338, 411
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ...................... 620
Rear seat .................................. 141 Adjustment............................ 141
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 142
Rear side marker lights........... 215
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............ 601
Wattage ................................ 680
Rear turn signal lights ............ 213 Replacing light bulbs ............ 601
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 680
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system ...... 289
Rear window defogger .... 490, 497
Rear window wiper .................. 229
Refueling .................................. 232 Capacity................................ 674
Fuel types ............................. 674
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 234
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 589
Fuses .................................... 592
Light bulbs ............................ 595
Tires...................................... 645
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 589
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 710
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