2009 TOYOTA RAV4 door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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

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B
Window lock switch P. 82
Power window switches P. 82
Door lock switch P. 43
Inside door lock buttons P. 43
Pictorial indexInterior

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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 77
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 165
P. 153
P. 168
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 169
P. 171
Fuel filler door opener
P. 88
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 410
Four-wheel drive lock switch  P. 192
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 156
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 236
Hood release lever P. 348
Horn P. 155

Before driving1
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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 and closing the windows 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 (U.S.A.) ............................ 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

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 2 7 )
Locks and unlocks the back door ( P. 27)
Starts the engine ( P. 143)

: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Unlocking and locking the doors and back door (front and back
door handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
doors.

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Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment