2009 TOYOTA RAV4 engine

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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
Instrument panel
Steering wheel
controls
Steering wheel audio controls1
Telephone controls1
Multi-information display switch
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Audio system/Navigation system
1,2
Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
Without telephone
controls
With telephone controls
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
With manual
Air Conditioning system
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch1
VSC OFF switch
Engine switch (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control switch
1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
1 If equipped2Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual .”
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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
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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OVERVIEW
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up Tu r n
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
Pull Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESEngine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
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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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