2006 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it
forward and backward.
You can use the “AUTO LSD” switch
(twowheel drive models) or fourwheel
drive lock switch (fourwheel drive
models) in this situation. (For details,
see “AUTO LSD system” on page 151
or “Active torque control 4WD system”
on page 148 in Section 17.)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle
free by moving it forward and back-
ward if people or objects are any-
where near the vehicle. During the
rocking operation the vehicle may
suddenly move forward or backward
as it becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or ob-
jects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent dam-
age to the transmission and other
parts.
Do not depress the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
gear.
 Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
 If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
—From front
—From rear
(b) Using flat bed truck
Twowheel drive models
If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be
towed—

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INSTRUMENT PANEL1. SHTR 15 A: Seat heaters
2. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers
3. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper
4. WSH 15 A: Windshield washer, rear
window washer
5. ECUIG1 10 A: Electric cooling fan,
anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system,
“AUTO LSD” system, downhill assist
control system, hill −start assist control
system, active torque control 4WD sys-
tem, tire pressure monitor system, au-
tomatic transmission shift lock system,
air conditioning system, main body
ECU, electric moon roof, stop/tail
lights, windshield wiper de −icer, electric
power steering system, clock, AC in-
verter
6. ECUIG2 10 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, rear window defogger
7. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem 8. STOP 10 A:
Stop/tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, automatic transmis-
sion shift lock system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, anti −lock brake
system, traction control system, vehicle
stability control system, “AUTO LSD”
system, downhill assist control system,
hill −start assist control system
9. DOOR 25 A: Main body ECU, power
door lock system
10. ACCB 25 A: “ACC”, “CIG” fuses
11. 4WD 7.5 A: Active torque control 4WD
system
12. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
13. AM1 7.5 A: Starting system
14. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate light, front fog lights, rear
side marker lights
15. PANEL 7.5 A: Clock, instrument panel
lights, audio system
16. GAUGE1 10 A: Buck−up lights, charg-
ing system
17. D FR DOOR 20 A: Power window
(front doors)
18. RL DOOR 20 A: Power window (rear
left door)

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“ABS” warning light127
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“AUTO LSD” system 151
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Active torque control 4WD system 148 . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 386
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Adjustment
Front seats 36,37
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Rear/second seat 39
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Seat belt 53
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Air conditioning filter 252
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Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system 244 . . . .
Manual air conditioning system 238 . . . . . .
Airbags 64,71,81
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Aluminum wheel precautions 380
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 110 . . . . . .
Anti −theft steering column lock 140 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 349
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 346
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Washing and waxing 347
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Armrest 51
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Audio system 170
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Audio system
AUX 188
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Audio/video system 191
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Audio/video system operating tips 229 . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning system 244 . . . . . . Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 141,145
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Shift lock override button 342
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Shift pattern 141,145
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Shifting speed 141,145
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 127 . . . . . . .
AUX 188
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Auxiliary box 259,260
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 27
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B
Back door 26
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Battery
Checking battery condition 382
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Gas caution 382
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Handling safety 382
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Recharging precautions 384
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Winter driving tips 309
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Before starting the engine 306
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Bottle holders 263
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 287 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 283
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Brake system warning light 127
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Brakes
Fluid level 371
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Pad wear limit indicators 287
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Parking 165
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Break −in tips 277
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Brightness control 116
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 281
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 300
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Capacity and distribution 302
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Stowage precautions 301
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Cargo net 269
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Certification label 289
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Charging system warning light 127
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Checking and replacing fuses 384
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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 252
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Checking brake fluid 371
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Checking the engine oil level 368
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 371
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 86
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Installation 88
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 104
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Precautions 85
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Types of child restraint system 87 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 100
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Cleaning the interior 349
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Clock 256
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Cold weather
Operation 309
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Compact disc changer 170
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Compact disc changer controller 170 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 170
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 371
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Console box
Rear 261
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“4WD” warning light127
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Facts about engine oil consumption 282 . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 114
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Flat tire
After changing wheels 336
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Changing tire 331
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If you have a flat tire 325
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Jack point 330
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Jacking precautions 325
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Jacking up 330
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Loosening wheel nuts 329
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Lowering vehicle 332
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Reinstalling w heel ornament 335
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Removing wheel ornament 328
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Stowing flat tire 333
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Wheel block 328
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Wheel nuts 331
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Floor mat 273
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Fluid level
Brake 371
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Washer fluid 386
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Fog light switch, Front 116
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Foreign countries, Operation in 279 . . . . . . . .
Four −wheel drive system 148
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Front cup holder 262
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Front fog light switch 116
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Front passenger occupant classification system 81
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Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 127
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Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light 127
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Front seat
Seatback flattening 48,50
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35,36,37
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Fuel
Filler door opener 28
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Fuel economy 317
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Fuel pump shut off system 279
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Gauge 124
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Operation in foreign countries 279 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 28
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Fuel information 277
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Fuel pump shut off system 279
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Fuse
Fuse box 384
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Fuse locations 362
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G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 124 . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 141,145 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard switch 115
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Head restraints 51
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Headlight switch 114
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High speed operation
During break −in 277
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Hill −start assist control system 159 . . . . . . . .
Hood release, Engine 27
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How to start the engine 306
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I
I/M test 358
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Identification
Engine 290
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Tire 293
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Vehicle 289
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Ignition switch 140
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Illuminated entry system 119
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Indicator symbols 8
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Installing front towing eyelet 340
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Instrument panel
Brightness control 116
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Clock 256
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Fuel gauge 124
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Indicator symbols 8
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Odometer 125
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Tachometer 125
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Trip meter 125
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Instrument panel light control 116
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Instrument panel overview 2,7
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J
Jack
Location 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Audio
AUX 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 127
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Keys 12,343
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