2009 TOYOTA RAV4 brake

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance9
Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release8Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry*6Smart Key system*7
Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) 11Air Conditioning/Heating18-19Audio20-21Automatic Transmission 10Clock 19Cruise control23
Door locks16
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)23Light control-Instrument panel19Lights & turn signals14Moonroof16Parking brake10Power outlets-12V DC 22Power outlets-120V AC22Seat adjustments-Front12Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12Seat heaters18Seats-Head restraints11Seats-Folding down second row seats 13Seats-Stowing third row seats13Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)17Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17VSC OFF button 16Windows15
Windshield wipers & washers15
Doors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24Spare tire & tools25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “Four-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
4WD warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Smart Key system warning
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlockCarry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Grasp
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brakepedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always\
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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ON/OFF switchRear consolePush
NOTE:Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the “ON”
position to be used.
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panelInside center console
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP”
switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Luggage compartment
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)
DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a
low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button
(indicator will blink). Shift into L or R to activate (indicator will\
be solid).
Pressing the button again will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
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1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push
further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds\

and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds af\
ter
releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)
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