2006 TOYOTA RAV4 seats

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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 281 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play.
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. For folding
−down rear
seatbacks, check that the latches lock se-
curely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in
“P” position and all brakes released.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.

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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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Jack
Location 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Audio
AUX 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Key reminder buzzer 127
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Keys 12,343
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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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