TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior features
The fixed position of the poles can be changed to accommodate the
size and type of luggage being stored. Also, the cargo net can be
used to prevent luggage from spilling out by installing one of the poles
at a lower level.
■Installation positions
Slide rail
Upper level fixed positions
Lower level fixed positions A
Lower level fixed positions
B
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*
: Not usable on the vehicles with full-size spare tire.
Rear cargo net (If equipped)
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■Installing to the upper level and changing the fixed position
●Installing the rear cargo net
Except for vehicles with
full-size spare tire:
Take out the rear cargo
net.
Push the right or left end of
the pole into the slide rail.
Push the other end of the
pole into the slide rail, and
then install both ends into
fixed positions.
After installing, check that
both ends of the pole are
firmly inserted into their fixed
positions.
When removing the rear
cargo net, follow the installa-
tion procedures in reverse
order.
●Changing the fixed position of the pole
Lift the pole to move up to
the slide rail.
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Slide the pole to the
desired fixed position, and
push down.
Move the pole so that its left
and right ends line up and the
pole is straight.
After changing the position,
check that both ends of the
pole are firmly inserted into
their fixed positions.
■
Installing to the lower level and changing the fixed position
● Installing the rear cargo net
Except for vehicles with
full-size spare tire:
Take out the rear cargo
net.
Push one end of the pole
into a fixed position to
shorten the pole.
Align the other end of the
pole with the correspond-
ing fixed position on the
other side and release the
pole.
After installing, check that
both ends of the pole are
firmly inserted into their fixed
positions.
When removing the rear cargo net, follow the installation procedures
in reverse order.
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●Changing the fixed position of the pole
Push one end of the pole
into its fixed position to
shorten the pole, and then
remove the rear cargo net.
Perform the steps and in “Installing the rear cargo net”.
(→ P. 453)
■Stowing the rear cargo net (except for vehicles with full-size
spare tire)
Open the rear deck board
and remove the side deck
covers.
While pushing the ends of
both poles on one side of the
cargo net into the storage
area to shorten the poles, fix
the poles into the storage
area.
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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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When loading long luggage, the deck board can be laid flat over the
space between the deck board and separator.
Folding down the rear seatbacks. ( →P. 148)
Lift the nearest side of the deck
board up and pull the deck
board forward.
Lift the opposite side of the
deck board up and return the
nearest side to its original posi-
tion.
Lay the opposite side of the
deck board over the edge of the
separator.
Deck board (vehicles without full-size spare tire)
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Separator
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WARNING
Take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being caught while per-
forming these procedures.

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Other interior features
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
Side extender:
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
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.

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Please use a power supply for el ectronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make su re that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets is less than 120 W.
Open the lid.
The power outlets can be used when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
Power outlets
FrontRear
NOTICE
● To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the
power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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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.