2006 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
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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
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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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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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