2009 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel

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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 410
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 411
If you think something is wrong ............................ 418
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 419
Event data recorder ............ 420
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 422
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) .................................. 434
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) .................................. 450
If the engine will not start .... 451
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 453
If you lose your keys ........... 454
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 455
If the battery is discharged ........................ 457
If your vehicle overheats ..... 460
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 463 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 466
Fuel information.................. 477
Tire information .................. 480
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 491
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 494
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 496
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 497
Abbreviation list ........................ 500
Alphabetical index .................... 502
What to do if... .......................... 513
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 368
P. 434
P. 475
P. 480
Back door P. 46
Rear turn signal lights P. 153
: If equippedStop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 165
Rear
window
wiper
P. 169
License plate lights P. 165
Side doors P. 42
Rear
window
defogger

P. 233
License
plate light
P. 165
With spare tire Spare tire
P. 434
Fuel filler door P. 88
Roof luggage carrier 
P. 198

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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

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engineApproximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the
sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles without smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Vehicles with smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP 1
STEP 2