2009 TOYOTA RAV4 instrument cluster

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

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Gauges and meters
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the
control dial is turned fully up.
Trip information display
P. 162
Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights
P. 150
Odometer/trip meterOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 460)

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When driving
Indicators and war ning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
■ Instrument cluster
■ Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 153)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 165)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 165)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 165)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 189)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 168)
Slip indicator
(P. 181)
(2WD models)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
( P. 182)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive lock
indicator ( P. 192)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 182)Cruise control indicator
( P. 172)
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem indicator ( P. 92)
(4WD models)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 183)
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*“AIR BAG ON”
and “AIR BAG
OFF” indica-
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 422)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(4WD models)
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