2006 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

MN 00452PRG06RAV
P rinted in USA 10/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center 18003314331
www.toyotaownersonline.com
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To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts
counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and
remove.
*If installed
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back
door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the
cover. After closing the back door, remove the
cover.
!A word about safe vehicle oper ations
This
Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’

s main
equipment quickly and easily .
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’
s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’

s capabilities and limitations.
Y our dealership and the entire staff of T oyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of RA
V4 operations. Every
RA V4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
P

ay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted in
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual .Each box contains safe
oper ating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
T

oyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for important rollover
information.
2006
RAV4
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
R efer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
NOTE:To prevent theft, the latch can only be released when the back door is opened
Luggage compartment
Inside right side box
JackTool bag
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release7Indicator symbols45Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel23
Keyless entry16
FEATURES/OPERATIONSActive torque control 4WD 8Air Conditioning/Heating1415Audio1617Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 19Automatic transmission 8Bottle holders19Clock13Cruise control 14Cup holders19
Door locks 18Light controlInstrument panel13Lights & turn signals12Moonroof18Parking brake12Power outlets18Seat adjustmentsFront 9Seat adjustmentsSecond row seats10Seat heaters15SeatsHead restraints 9SeatsFold down second row seats10Seatsstowing third row seats 11Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 13Windows13
Windshield wiper & washer 11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoorsChild safety locks20Seat belts20Seat beltsShoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools21
T ire Pressure Warning System 20
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and
other customizable options.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator light
1
Ignition
Cruise control
Tilt and telescopic steering release
1If equipped
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Instrument panel
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1control
Audio steering wheel switches1
Wiper and washer controls
Fourwheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models)
Audio
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
lights
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger
1
switch
Automatic Air
Conditioning system
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 17, 2006
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
T urn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Fourwheel drive lock indicator
2
Slip indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator “AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator3
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1
•“AUTO LSD” warning1
•Traction Control warning1
•Downhill Assist Control warning1
•Hillstart Assist Control warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
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1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 16, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 17, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Antilock Brake System warning1
When the Antilock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Antilock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Driver’ s/Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder1
Low fuel level warning1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
“4WD” warning2
Electric power steering system warning1
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NOTE:If the cap is not tightened enough, the Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’

s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
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Fuel tank door release and capHood release
Pull up
Turn
Store Pull
Pull up to
release then
raise hood
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Alarm oper ation
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking oper ationUnlocking operation
Push
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
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Auto lock functions
Automatic transmission
1The key must be in the “ON” or “ACC” position and
the brake pedal depressed.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Active torque control 4WD (4WD models)
F ourwheel drive lock switch
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is
applied to the 4 wheels.
NOTE: It should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces.
R

efer to the Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver’sseat: position and cushion angle/height
P

assenger’s seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustmentsFront
Manual SeatPower Seat
SeatsHead restr aints
Front seatsSecond row seats
Third row seats
Lock release button
Lock release button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Push
(2) Lower(3) Pull down
Seat adjustmentssecond row seats
Seatsfold down second row seats
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Right side
remote seat release
Left side
remote seat release
Vehicles with third row seats
Vehicles without third row seats
NOTE:
Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is
in motion.
Windshield wiper & washer
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust interval
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Seatsstowing third row seats (if equipped)
(2) Lower
(1) Push
(5) Pull up
(6) Push down
(7) Push to lock in
(4) Fold down
(3) Pull
(8) Push to lock in
Vehicles with
third row seats
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