2008 TOYOTA RAV4 ECU

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Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(On
−Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 394
in Section 6. (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
(h) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the anti
−lock brake system and the brake
assist system work properly, the light
turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter,
if either of the systems malfunctions, the
light comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
following systems do not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
Anti −lock brake system
Brake assist system
Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
Enhanced vehicle stability control sys-
tem
Downhill assist control system
Hill −start assist control system

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(d) Using the “2” and “L” positions
The “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in the “2” or “L”
position, you can start the vehicle in mo-
tion as with the lever in the “D” position.
With the selector lever in the “2” position,
the vehicle will start in first gear and au-
tomatically shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in the “L” position,
the transmission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Twowheel drive models“2” 126 km/h (78 mph) . . . . . . . . .
“L” 70 km/h (43 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
Fourwheel drive models “2” 120 km/h (74 mph) . . . . . . . . .
“L” 67 km/h (41 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“2” or “L” position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent
such damage, the “3” position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
(e) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into the “P” position under any
circumstances while the vehicle is
moving. Serious mechanical damage
and loss of vehicle control may re-
sult.
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope,
shift the selector lever to the “3” posi-
tion. Be sure to shift the selector lever
to the “D” position immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the “D” position.

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NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
“3” 175 km/h (109 mph). . . . . . . .
“2” 113 km/h (70 mph) . . . . . . . . .
“L” 63 km/h (39 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
 Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
“3”, “2” or “L” position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, the “4” posi-
tion should be used in hill climbing
or hard towing.
(e) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into the “P” position under any
circumstances while the vehicle is
moving. Serious mechanical damage
and loss of vehicle control may re-
sult.
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between fourth gear and
overdrive when climbing a gentle slope,
shift the selector lever to the “4” posi-
tion. Be sure to shift the selector lever
to the “D” position immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the “D” position.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the
parking brake to hold the vehicle on
an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold
the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al, as this can cause the transmission
to overheat.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset and
tune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station. (See “TUNE·FILE” or
“SEEK/TRACK”.) Push and hold down the
button until you hear a beep—this will set
the station to the button. The preset but-
ton number will appear on the display.
To recall a preset station: Push the button
for the station you want. The preset but-
ton number and station frequency will ap-
pear on the display.
This radio can store one AM and two FM
stations for each button. (The display will
show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when you
push “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” button.)
(Eject button)
This button is used to eject one or all
compact discs.
To eject the current compact disc, push
and release the compact disc eject button.
To eject a specific disc, push “ ” (preset
button 3) or “ ” (preset button 4) until the
number of the disc you want to eject is
displayed. Push and release the eject but-
ton. To eject all discs at a time, press and
hold the eject button until you hear a
beep. The last compact disc played before
pushing the button will be ejected first. If
the ejected disc is not removed for a long
time, the eject function will be cancelled.
(Reverse/Fastforward button)
Push and hold “
” (preset button 6) or
“
” (preset button 5) to fast forward or
reverse within a compact disc. When you
release the button, the compact disc play-
er will resume playing.
AM·SAT (AM band and XM  Satellite
Radio
∗)
Push the “AM·SAT” button to turn on the
radio and select the AM or XM  band.
“AM”, “SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3” will ap-
pear on the display.
Error messages
If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions,
your audio system will display following
error messages.
“ANTENNA”:
The XM  antenna is not connected.
Check whether the XM  antenna cable
is attached securely.
A short −circuit occurs in the antenna or
the surrounding antenna cable. See a
Toyota certified dealer.
“UPDATING”:
You have not subscribed to the XM 
Satellite Radio. The radio is being up-
dated with the latest encryption code.
Contact the XM  Satellite Radio for
subscription information. When a con-
tact is canceled, you can choose the
“CH000” and all free −to −air channels.
The premium channel you selected is
not authorized. Wait for about 2 sec-
onds until the radio returns to the pre-
vious channel or “CH001”. If it does
not change automatically, select anoth-
er channel. If you want to listen to the
premium channel, contact the XM  Sat-
ellite Radio.
“NO SIGNAL”: The XM signal is too
weak at the current location. Wait until
your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
“LOADING”: The unit is acquiring audio
or program information. Wait until the unit
has received the information.
“OFF AIR”: The channel you selected is
not broadcasting any programming. Select
another channel.

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Replace the battery according to the fol-
lowing procedure:1. Remove the cover of the controller as shown.2. Remove the discharged batteries andput in the new batteries as shown.
Install the cover.
NOTICE
Be sure that the positive side and
negative side of the controller bat-
tery should be faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause rust.
 Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside of the controller, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the controller battery insertion.
 Close the battery case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
controller operates properly. If the control-
ler still does not operate properly, contact
your Toyota dealer.

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Security (see page 250)
Set PIN
The PIN can be set or changed.
Phone book lock
The phone book can be locked.
Phone book unlock
The locked phone book can be un-
locked.
System Setup (see page 254)
Adjust Guidance Volume
Guidance volume can be adjusted.
Initialize
Phone Book (see page 254)
Add Entry
Phone numbers and voice tags can be
registered.
Change Name
The registered names can be changed.
Delete Entry
The registered names can be deleted.
Delete Speed Dial
The registered speed dial can be de-
leted.
List names
The registered names can be checked.
Set Speed Dial
Speed dials can be set
Redial (see page 262)
Callback (see page 263)
Making a phone call (see page 265)
Receiving a phone call (see page 267)
Talking on the phone (see page 268)
—Some basics

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This system supports Bluetooth, a
wireless system that allows you to
make or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel and
without using cables to connect the
phone and system.
The phone must be paired to the system
before using the hands −free feature. If
your cellular phone does not support
Bluetooth , this system will not function.
CAUTION
While you are driving, do not use a
cellular phone or connect the
Bluetooth  phone.
NOTICE
Do not leave your cellular phone in
the car. The temperature indoor may
be high and damage the phone.
The system may not function in the follow-
ing conditions and places:
The cellular phone is turned off.
The current position is outside the
communication area.
The cellular phone is not connected.
The cellular phone has a low battery.
The cellular phone is located behind
the seat or in the glove box and con-
sole box.
The cellular phone touches or is cov-
ered with metal materials.
This system supports the following ser-
vice.
HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver.1.0
OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver.1.1
If your cellular phone does not support
HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth 
phone, and take OPP service individually.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG. Inc. When transferring ownership of the ve-
hicle:
A lot of personal data is registered
when you use the handsfree system.
When transferring ownership of the ve-
hicle, initialize the system.
If you initialize it, the former state will
never come back again. Pay much atten-
tion when initializing the data.
You can initialize the following data in the
system.
Phone book data
Dialed numbers and received calls
Speed dial
Bluetooth
 phone data
Security code

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Set PassKey
The passkey can be c hanged. A 4 to 8
digit code can be input as a pa sskey.
Delete
The registered phones can be deleted.
To enter the phone setup menu 1. Push the off −hook switch to turn the
hands −free system on.
2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Setup] is displayed and push the knob.
[Setup. Please push the talk switch and
say security, or phone setup.] is heard.
3. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Phone Setup] is displayed and push
the knob.
[Phone setup. Push the talk switch and
say pair phone, select phone, change
name, list phones, set pa sskey or delete.]
is heard.
[XXX (phone name) already selected.] is
heard and the phone name is displayed.
If no phone has been registered, the sys-
tem may not function properly. To pair phones
1. Push the talk switch and say [Pair phone], or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL”
knob until [Pair Phone] is displayed
and push the knob.
[Pair. Push the talk switch and say a
name for the phone.] is heard. 2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Record Name] is displayed, push the
knob and say the desired phone name.
[Push the talk switch and say confirm.
Otherwise, say go back.] is heard. 3. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until
[Confirm] is displayed and push the
knob.
[XXX (desired phone name) Ready for
phone pairing. Please use the phone to
connect it to the hands −free system. The
passkey for the p hone is....] is heard.
After [HANDS FREE] is displayed, a pass-
key
∗ is displayed and [Searching.] is
heard.
4. Input the displayed passkey into the phone. [The phone is paired and ready for use.
Returning to the main menu.] is heard and
[Paired] is displayed.
The system may not function in the follow-
ing cases:
If 6 phones have already been regis-
tered.
If the vehicle is moving.
If the system cannot communicate with
the phone.
∗: Passkey is a password r
equired to reg-
ister a phone to the system.
INFORMATION
To use the handsfree system, you
need to register your phone in the
system. Once you have registered
it, you can make a handsfree call.
Up to 6 phones can be registered.
For the operation of the phone, see
the manual that comes with your
cellular phone.
The passkey can be changed. See
page 249 for changing the passkey.