2010 TOYOTA RAV4 automatic

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 ..................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 81
Moon roof ............................. 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 92
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 96
SRS airbags ......................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 111
Child restraint systems ....... 117
Installing child restraints ..... 121
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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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 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 220
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 225
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 235
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 236
Using the radio ................... 239
Using the CD player ........... 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 252
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 259
Using the AUX adapter....... 262
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 263
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 266
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 270
Making a phone call ........... 278
Setting a cellular phone ...... 284
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With an automatic air conditioning system
With a manual air conditioning system
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Air conditioning system P. 220
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch
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P. 233
P. 233
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key system)
P. 143
Air conditioning system P. 225
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 233
Security indicator P. 92
Security indicator P. 92
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent the theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from errone-
ous operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures in response to which warning light comes on.
( P. 418)

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■If the wireless remote control does not operate
Vehicles without smart key system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 42)
Vehicles with smart key system
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 451)
● Starting the engine. ( P. 143)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 0
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 488)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. ( P. 121)
■ Pregnant women
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 68)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned ON.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
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Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■ If the moon roof cannot be closed
If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically, such as when the jam pro-
tection function activates accidentally due to a malfunction, press and hold
the “TILT UP” side of the switch until the moon roof slide closed completely.
■ To reduce wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened to a position that is slightly before the fully
open position as driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind
noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Opening the moon roof by small degrees
Quickly press and release the switch.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Press and hold the “TILT UP” side of the switch until the moon roof tilts up
completely.