2005 TOYOTA RAV4 lights

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1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Tachometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview

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*1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº on page 109 in Section 1- 6.
*2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº on page 135 in
Section 1- 7.
Cruise control indicator light
* 2
Overdrive- off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Engine oil replacement reminder light*1
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
(two- wheel drive models)

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Locking operation
Unlocking operation
To lock and unlock all the side doors
and back door, push the switches of
the transmitter slowly and securely.
To lock: Push the LOCKº switch. All the
side doors and back door are locked si-
multaneously. At this time one beep will
be heard, and the turn signal lights flash
once.
Check to see that all the side doors and
back door are securely locked.
If any of the side doors or the back door
is not securely closed, locking cannot be
performed by the LOCKº switch and a
beep will sound continuously for 10 sec-
onds. However, if the key is in the ignition
switch, a beep will not sound.
To stop the beep, close all the side doors
and back door securely or push the UN-
LOCKº switch.
To unlock: Push the UNLOCKº switch
once to unlock the driver 's door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the side doors and back door
simultaneously. Each time the UNLOCKº
switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard,
and the turn signal lights flash twice.When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously using a wire-
less remote control transmitter, the interior
lights and ignition switch light will come
on and remain on for about 15 seconds
before fading out. (For further information,
see Interior lightsº on page 100 and Igni-
tion switch lightº on page 102 in Section
1- 5.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automati-
cally locked again.
If the LOCKº or UNLOCKº switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.
ÐLocking and unlocking
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Pushing the PANICº switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights and tail lights.
The PANICº switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, do the following:

Push the PANICº switch once again.

Unlock any of side door or back door
with the key or wireless remote control
transmitter.

Turn the ignition key from the LOCKº
to ONº position.The PANICº mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the ONº position.
For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.
NOTICE

During replacing the transmitter
battery, do not push the LOCKºand UNLOCKº switches manytimes.

When replacing the transmitter bat-tery, be careful not to lose the com-ponents.

Replace only with the same orequivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.

Dispose of used batteries accordingto the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by follow-
ing these procedures:
ÐActivating panic mode ÐReplacing transmitter
battery

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Be careful not to bend the electrodewhen inserting the transmitter bat-tery and that dust or oils do notadhere to the transmitter case.

Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Vehicles with the power door lock sys-
temÐ
All the side doors and back door lock and
unlock simultaneously with either front
door. In the driver 's door lock, turning the
key once will unlock the driver's door and
twice in succession will unlock all the side
doors and back door simultaneously. When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously using a key,
the interior lights and ignition switch light
will come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see Interior lightsº on page
100 and Ignition switch lightº on page
102 in Section 1- 5.)
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.
To open the back door, pull the lock re-
lease lever.
Vehicles with the power door lock sys-
temÐ
All the side doors and back door lock and
unlock simultaneously with the back door.When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously using a key,
the interior lights and ignition switch light
will come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out. (For further
information, see Interior lightsº on page
100 and Ignition switch lightº on page
102 in Section 1- 5.)
Operating the power door lock switch or
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously locks or unlocks the back door.
(See ÐLocking and unlocking doorsº on
page 16 and Side doorsº on page 19 in
this Section.)
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.
See ÐStowage precautionsº on page 221
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
CAUTION

Keep the back door
closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.

If the open back door hides the
stop, tail or rear turn signal lights
while you are parked, other road
users must be warned of the pres-
ence of your vehicle by a warning
triangle or other device.
Back door

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The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingÐLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingÐLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
ÐFolding rear view mirrorsAnti- glare inside rear view
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
This mirror is equipped with auto anti-
glare function. The function is designed
to reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving.
When the ignition key is inserted and
turned on, the inside rear view mirror al-
ways turns on in the automatic function
mode.
The indicator illuminates to show you that
the function is on.In automatic function mode, if the mirror
detects light from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
To turn off the automatic function, push
the 
º switch.
To turn on the automatic function again,
push the 
º switch.
Adjust it before driving so that the rear
view is in the best condition.
When the inside air temperature is low, it
may take a little longer for the mirror to
darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
To ensure correct functioning of anti-
glare mirror sensors located on both
sides of the mirror, do not touch or
cover the sensors with your finger or
a piece of cloth, etc.
Auto anti- glare inside rear
view mirror