2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
7
Panic button
Push and hold

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OVERVIEW
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.”
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission
* The engine 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.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
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 four wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsSecond row seats
Third row seats
Lock release button
Lock release button
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Vehicles with
third row seats

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(2) Lower
(3) Pull down
Seats-Folding down second row seats
Right side
remote seat release Left side
remote seat release
Vehicles with third row seats
Vehicles without third row seats
(1) Push

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipeAdjust interval
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)
(2) Lower
(1) Push
(5) Pull up
(7) Push
down
(8) Push to lock in
(4) Fold down
(3) Pull
(9) Push to lock in
(6) Lift up
Single wipe

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced
intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically
turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the
lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Tu r n
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam