2001 TOYOTA RAV4 AUX

'01 Rav4_U (L/O 0008)
22001 RAV4 (OM42483U)
Instrument panel overview
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener box
6. Electric moon roof switch and personal
light
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches
(with power windows)
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Cup holders
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlet
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clipÐthis prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
If necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to
its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood with the support rod up
could cause the hood to bend.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary boxes139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie±down hooks142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separation net145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1± 9
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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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