2009 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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3-5. Using the
storage features
3
Interior features
Glove box
Unlock with the master key
(vehicles without smart key
system) or mechanical key
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
Lock with the master key
(vehicles without smart key
system) or mechanical key
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
Open (pull lever)
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box

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Console boxUpper tray Lift the lid.
Lower box Pull the lever up and lift the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Console box

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storage features
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Interior features
Overhead console
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses
and similar small items.
Press in the lid.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be le ft in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses
may warp or become cracked.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the overhead console closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside may
fall out, resulting in an accident.
Overhead console

308 3-5. Using the storage features
Cup holdersType A Removing the adapters changes
the size. (P. 308)
Type B To use the cup holders, pull the
strap forward and fold down the
center seatback.
■Adjusting size of the cu p holders (Type A only)
Remove the adapters.
Cup holders

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storage features
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Interior features
Bottle holders
Front seat
Second seat
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
Cup holders and bottle holders

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Third seat
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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storage features
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Interior features
Auxiliary box
To open and close the auxiliary
box, press the button.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Operating the auxiliary box
If it is difficult to open or close the auxiliary box on a steep hill, move the
vehicle to a level place. To avoid damage to the auxiliary box, do not apply
excessive force to operate it.
Auxiliary box

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3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position then
slide backwards.