2006 TOYOTA RAV4 power steering

’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601)
400
2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
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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2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
Controls, Instrument panel2,7
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Cooling system
Coolant level 370
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Engine overheating 324
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Radiator and reservoir 370
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Radiator cap 324
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Winter driving tips 309
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Corrosion prevention 346
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Cruise control 166
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Cup holder
Front 262
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Rear 262
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D
Defogger
Outside rear view mirror 122 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 122
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 114
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Dinghy towing 311
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Directional signals 114
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 364
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Service precautions 363
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 357 . . . . .
Doors
Back door 26
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Side doors 22
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Downhill assist control system 156
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 127 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 127 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 141,145
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Driving tips 306
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Driving tips in various conditions 307 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 141,145
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Economical driving 317
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Good driving practice 141,145
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Winter driving tips 309
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During
Break −in 277
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DVD player 191
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Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 287 . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system warning light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 382,384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 115 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 342 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your engine stalls while driving 323
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 337 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 337 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 320 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 358 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 306 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 370 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 280 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 124 . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil replacement reminder light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
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Light bulbs386
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Light bulbs
Back −up light 389
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Front fog light 389
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Front side marker light 389
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Front turn signal light 389
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Headlight 388
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License plate light 390
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Parking light 389
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Rear side marker light 389
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Rear turn signal light 389
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Light, Interior
Interior light 117
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Personal light 117
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Light, Luggage compartment 118
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Load capacity 300
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Lock
Back door 26
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Side doors 22
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Steering column 140
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Low engine oil pressure
warning light 127
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Low fuel level warning light 127
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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 127
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Luggage compartment light 118
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Luggage cover 264
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Luggage storage box 260
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M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 363 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 357 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 354 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 354 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 358 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 127 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 127 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual air conditioning system 238 . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 141,145 . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 110 . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moon roof 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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New vehicle break −in 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Odometer 125
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Off −road driving precautions 308
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Oil
Consumption 282
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Viscosity and grade 368
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Oil consumption 282
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Open door warning light 127
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Operation in foreign countries 279
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Outside temperature display 126
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Overheating, Engine 324
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Overheating, Engine coolant 124
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Overview
Engine compartment 360
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Parking brake
Operation 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the jack 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 256,257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 109 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota
from corrosion 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
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RadiatorChecking the radiator 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 191 . . . . .
Rear cargo net 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat
Third seat entry 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat precautions 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear/second seat 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controls 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switch 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separation net fixing hook 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 354 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 127 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 283 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front
passenger airbag 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting
Cold weather 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 108 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric power steering system 287 . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 140
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Sun visors 111
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Suspension and chassis 291
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Switch
Emergency flasher 115
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Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 114 . . . .
Ignition 140
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Outside rear view mirror defogger 122 . . . .
Rear window defogger 122
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Rear window wiper and washer 121 . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 120 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 125
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Telescopic steering column 108
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Theft prevention labels 291
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Three −way catalytic converters 280 . . . . . . . .
Tie −down hooks 263
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Tilt steering wheel 108
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Tire pressure warning light 127,161 . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 161
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