2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,
and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock
release
lever
Length
Angle
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Up
Down
Windows
lock
button
Up
Down
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manualfor more details.
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Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower SetRelease

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature (driver side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON:Separate temperature settings
for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF:Synchronize temperature
settings for driver and passenger.
Temperature (front passenger side)
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow
vents and fan will adjust automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Bottle holders
Front doorsRear doors
Clock
Manual
Air Conditioning system
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutesAutomatic
Air Conditioning system
Manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent selector
Fan speed
Temperature
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air
intake to recirculate. It is not possible to
change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in
this mode.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to
hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to
insert next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side
of “FOLDER” or “TYPE/FOLDER.”
Audio
View CD text Eject CD Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Push to
skip
up/down
folder Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scanMode
Load CD(s) Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Ty p e 1
Type 2 additional functions
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
AM/Satellite
radio
View genre/Push to
skip up/down folder

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“ ”
Volume control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio OFF.
“ ”
-In radio modePush to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In CD modePush to skip up or down to next/
previous track.
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you
can listen to music from a portable audio device
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
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Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
AUX audio jack
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manualfor more details.
Open
Close
Close Tilt
Recommended
driving position
to minimize
wind noise
Front audio system
DVD player
DVD screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks
UnlockLock
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Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
(2WD models)
Push the “AUTO LSD” switch when the vehicle is
stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.
NOTE: Will ONLY work for 2-wheel drive models.
Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manualfor more details on
this system before attempting to use it.
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of
calls without taking hands from the steering wheel
or using a cable to connect the telephone and the
system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
(if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Rear console Push
NOTE:Engine switch must be in the “ON” position
to be used.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control+
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Power outlets
12V DC
Luggage Compartment
Instrument panelInside center console
NOTE:Designed for car accessories. Engine switch
must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights
will not dim when the headlights are turned ON.