2009 TOYOTA RAV4 instrument cluster

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Trip information display
The trip information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, including th e current outside temperature.
Trip information (P. 163)
Displays outside temperature,
fuel consumption.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Trip information
Type A Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
Type B Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
■ Outside temperature
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
When the outside air temperature falls below 37°F
(3°C) while driving, the temperature display flashes
to indicate that the outside air temperature is becom-
ing low.
Displays the instantaneous fuel consumption.

164 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Average fuel consumption
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not
be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to
change.
● When stopped, or driving at lo w speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.) Displays the average fuel
consumption since the
function was reset.
To reset the calculations, return the mode to
“AVG” and push and hold the “DISP” button until
the display shows “0”.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 4

478 6-1. Specifications
■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.