2008 TOYOTA RAV4 brake

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance8Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry* 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONSActive torque control 4WD 10Air Conditioning/Heating16-17Audio 18-19Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21Automatic Transmission 9Bottle holders 17Clock 17Cruise control 23Cup holders 23
Door locks21Light control-Instrument panel22Lights & turn signals14Moonroof 20Parking brake 15Power outlets 22Rear seat entertainment system 20Seat adjustments-Front 10Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11Seat heaters16Seats-Head restraints 11Seats-Folding down second row seats 12Seats-Stowing third row seats 13Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®) 21Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.

Open door warning1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1
•“AUTO LSD” warning1
•Traction Control warning1
•Downhill Assist Control warning1
•Hill-start Assist Control warning1
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1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt
reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed
is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
“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
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

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
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cup holders
FrontRear
Second row
Third row side trim
(if equipped)
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed Cancel1
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.