2006 TOYOTA RAV4 tow

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2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
COOLING SYSTEMTotal capacity, L(qt., lmp. qt.):2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
6.8 (7.2, 5.9)
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
Without towing package 8.9 (9.4, 7.8)
With towing package
9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS”
(ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance. Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type WS” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.5 (0.5, 0.4)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W −90

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.1)1. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
2. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
3. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
4. ECUB2 7.5 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, power windows
5. RSE 7.5 A: Rear seat entertainment
system
6. STR LOCK 20 A: No circuit
7. RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system
8. ECUB 10 A: Wireless remote control
system, electric power steering system,
main body ECU, power door lock, front
passenger occupant classification sys-
tem, clock, audio system, meters and
gauges
9. DOME 10 A: Ignition switch light, inte-
rior light, vanity lights, luggage
compartment light, front personal lights,
foot lights
10. HEAD LH 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
11. HEAD RH 10 A: Right−hand headlight
(high beam)
12. HEAD LL 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(low beam) 13. HEAD RL 10 A:
Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
14. AC INV 15 A: AC inverter
15. TOWING 30 A: No circuit
16. STV HTR 25 A: No circuit
17. DEICER 20 A: Windshield wiper de−
icer
18. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
19. PTC2 50 A: No circuit
20. PTC1 50 A: No circuit
21. HEAD MAIN 50 A: “HEAD LL”, “HEAD
RL”, “HEAD LH”, “HEAD RH” fuses
22. RDI 30 A (without towing package) or FAN2 50 A (with towing package):
Electric cooling fan
23. CDS 30 A (without towing package) or FAN1 50 A (with towing package):
Electric cooling fan
24. HLP CLN 30 A: No circuit
Fuses

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.2)1. AMP 30 A: Audio system
2. AM2 30 A: Starting system
3. IG2 15 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
4. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers
5. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
6. AM22 7.5 A: No circuit
7. EFI NO.1 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
8. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
9. EFI MAIN 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, “EFI NO.1”, “EFI NO.2”
fuses
10. HORN 10 A: Horn
11. A/F 20 A (3.5 L V6 [2GRFE] engine only): A/F sensor
12. P/I 50 A: “EFI MAIN”, “HORN”, “A/F”
fuses 13. ABS2 30 A:
Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system, vehicle stability
control system, “AUTO LSD” system,
downhill assist control system, hill −start
assist control system
14. ABS1 50 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system, vehicle stability
control system, “AUTO LSD” system,
downhill assist control system, hill −start
assist control system
15. EMPS 60 A: Electric power steering
system
16. MAIN 80 A: “HEAD MAIN”, “ECU −B2”,
“RSE” fuses
17. ALT 120 A (without towing package) or 140 A (with towing package):
“ABS 1”, “ABS 2”, “RDI”, “CDS”,
“FAN1”, “FAN2”, “AC INV”, “TOWING”,
“HTR”, “DEICER” fuses

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A
“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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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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E
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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F
“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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TiresChanging 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing 374 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary 297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation pressure 372,397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 379 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size 294,397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires and chains 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Identification Number (TIN) 293 . . . . . .
Tools 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To w i n g
Capacity 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing eyelet 340 . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing eyelet precautions 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 337 . . . . .
Installing front towing eyelet 340 . . . . . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 342 . . . . . . .
Trailer 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signals 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U
Uniform tire quality grading 294,295 . . . . . . . .
Utility vehicle precautions 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vanity mirrors 111
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Vehicle identification number 289
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Vehicle stability control system 153,155 . . . .
Vehicle stability control system/traction control system
warning light 127
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Warning buzzer 127
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Warning light 127
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 386
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Washing and waxing 347
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 380
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Replacing wheels 379
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 120
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Windshield wiper de −icer 121
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Winter driving tips 309
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Wireless remote control 16
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’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601)
2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
Publication No. OM42620U
Part No. 01999-42620
Printed in Japan 01-0601-00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 127 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
See page 277 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 369 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 372 through 380.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 397.
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