2007 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

MN 00452-PRG07-RAV
Printed in USA 7/06
2007
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331

To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts
counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and
remove.
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 operations This Pocket Reference Guideis 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 Guideis not intended
as a substitute for theOwner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
This Pocket Reference Guideis not a full
description of RAV4 operations. Every
RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted in
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guideis current at the time of printing.
Toyota 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 Manualfor important rollover
information.
2007
RAV4
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and
jack positioning 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
* If equipped

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INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance8Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONSActive torque control 4WD10Air Conditioning/Heating16-17Audio18-19Auto LSD(Limited Slip Differential)21Automatic transmission9Bottle holders17Clock17Cruise control 23Cup holders 23
Door locks 21Light control-Instrument panel 22Lights & turn signals14Moonroof 20Parking brake15Power outlets 22Rear seat entertainment system 20Seat adjustments-Front10Seat adjustments-Second row seats11Seat heaters16Seats-Head restraints11Seats-Folding down second row seats12Seats-Stowing third row seats13Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)21Tilt and telescopic steering wheel15Windows15
Windshield wiper & washer13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock and Air Conditioning display
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch
1
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator
1
Ignition switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
1
1
If equipped
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio control
Te l e p h o n e controls1
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
1control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models)
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
1
With manual Air
Conditioning system
Steering wheel
controlsWith automatic Air
Conditioning system

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3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic transmission indicator (4-speed)1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Tu r n signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1
•“AUTO LSD” warning1
•Tr a c t i o n Control warning1
•Downhill Assist Control warning1
•Hill-start Assist Control warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
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1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Tr i p meter reset knob
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
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/Front passenger seat belt
reminder1(alarm will sound if speed
is over 12mph)
Low fuel level warning
1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g1
“4WD” warning2
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator2
Slip indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator “AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic transmission indicator (5-speed)1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
7 NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Tu r n
Store
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Alarm operation
Keyless entry
Locking operationUnlocking operation
PushPush and hold
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Driver seat
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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Automatic transmission
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
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.
OVERVIEW
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
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
S
upplement.”
6cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

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Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: position and cushion angle/height
Passenger seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsSecond row seats
Third row seats
Lock release button
Lock release button
Auto lock functionsActive torque control 4WD (4WD models)
Four-wheel 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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Vehicles with
third row seats