2009 TOYOTA RAV4 brake light

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Side doors ............................ 42
Back door ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 54
Head restraints ..................... 65
Seat belts ............................. 68
Steering wheel ..................... 77
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 78
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 80
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 82
Moon roof ............................. 85
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 92
Theft prevention labels ......... 94
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 95
SRS airbags ......................... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 110
Child restraint systems ....... 116
Installing child restraints ..... 120
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 143
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 147
Automatic transmission ...... 150
Turn signal lever ................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn .................................... 155
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 156
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 159
Trip information display ...... 162
1Before driving
2When driving

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 143
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 147
Automatic transmission .... 150
Turn signal lever .............. 153
Parking brake ................... 154
Horn ................................. 155
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 156
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 159
Trip information display .... 162
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 165
Fog light switch ................ 168
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 169
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 171 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 172
Rear view monitor system ........................... 175
Driving assist systems ..... 180
Hill-start assist control ...... 187
Downhill assist control system ........................... 189
Four-wheel drive lock switch ............................. 192
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 193
Cargo and luggage .......... 198
Vehicle load limits ............ 204
Winter driving tips ............ 206
Trailer towing ................... 210
Dinghy towing .................. 218

136 2-1. Driving procedures
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 470)
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving
position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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CAUTION
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to pre-
vent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake
Fully apply the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the but-
ton.
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166 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
■ Headlight control sensor (with au tomatic light control system)
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without smart key system:
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is
opened and closed if the engine switch has been turned to “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the headlight switch off and then back to or .
Vehicles with smart key system:
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is
opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to or
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■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 491)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 3 (4-speed models), or D or 4 (5-speed models).
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Within the limits
of the engine’s capabilities, cruising speed can be maintained up or down
grades.
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed can be made by lightly
pushing the lever up or down
and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.