2009 TOYOTA RAV4 stop start

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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
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
1
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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