2001 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatical-
ly pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ªACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
To use the ashtray, pull it out.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the
lock spring plate and pull out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ash-
tray back in completely after use.
Power outlets
Front
Rear
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position for the power outlets to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of
12V/120W (front and rear outlets to-
gether).
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting a foreign object other than
the appropriate plug that fits the
outlet, or allowing any liquid into
the outlet may cause electrical fail-
ure or short circuits.
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Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
Garage door opener box
The box is designed to store a garage
door opener transmitter.
Open the cover and remove the Velcro
loop.Remove the paper strip covering the adhe-
sive on back side of loop and adhere loop
to back side of the transmitter near cen-
ter.
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Please note if transmitter has wire clip for
sun visor, this clip must be removed prior
to adhesion of the Velcro.Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac-
ing inside of box into the box. Make sure
the transmitter button is located above
button pins.Remove spacers from the center panel.
Place the largest spacer on the pin that
would be below transmitter button when
the cover is closed. Close the cover.
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When the garage door opener transmitter
is properly installed, you can operate the
transmitter by pushing the center panel of
the cover.If the center panel does not contact with
your garage door opener transmitter:

Check to see if spacer is on correct
pin.

Attach another spacer to the top of
original spacer. Check operation. If re-
quired, continue add spacers until con-
tact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driv-
ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent
the transmitter from clattering.
CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the garage door
opener box closed while driving.

Keep the remained spacers away
from children.
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Auxiliary boxesÐ
To use the auxiliary boxes, open as
shown in the following illustrations.
Type B and C auxiliary boxes are
equipped with a belt to hold the objects
such as first±aid kit. See ªÐUsing the
holding beltsº on page 140 for detailed
information.
Type D auxiliary box is also designed
to store the warning reflector.
The first±aid kit or warning reflector itself
is not included as an original equipment.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Type A (instrument panel)
Type B (left side of luggage compartment)
Type C (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
Type D (luggage compartment floor)
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ÐUsing the holding belts
Type B (left side of luggage compartment)
Type C (right side of luggage compart-
ment)
These auxiliary boxes are equipped with
a belt to hold the objects.
Type C auxiliary boxÐThis belt is de-
signed to hold the first±aid kit.
To use the belt, do the following.
1. To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.
2. To tighten: Pull on the belt.
Make sure the objects are securely held.
Front cup holder
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely.
To use the holder, pull its end.
The cup holder can be adjustable to the
size of the cups or drink±cans by chang-
ing the arm position.
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CAUTION

Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
Rear cup holder
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely.
To use the holder, push up the lever.
CAUTION

Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in
an accident.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
To hold the cups or drink±cans securely,
adjust the size of the cup holder in the
following procedure.
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Front sideÐTo hold a bigger cup, remove
the detachable adapter.
Rear sideÐTo hold a bigger cup, push
down the spring.
Tie±down hooks
To secure your luggage, use the tie±down
hooks as shown above.
See ªLuggage stowage precautionsº on
page 162 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, keep the tie±
down hooks stored under the carpet
when not in use.
NOTICE
Do not use the seat anchors instead
of the tie±down hooks.
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