2010 TOYOTA RAV4 winter wheel

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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
3Interior features

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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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Observe the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 206)
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make su re to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 220, 225
ABS ........................................... 180
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 378
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 378
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 225
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 105
Airbag warning light............... 419
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 111
General airbag precautions ......................... 105
Locations of airbags ................98
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 110
Proper driving
posture ..........................96, 105
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Side airbag precautions ........ 105
SRS airbags ............................98
Antenna..................................... 242
Anti-lock brake system............ 180
Armrest ..................................... 320
Audio input ............................... 262 Audio system
Antenna................................. 242
Audio input ............................ 262
AUX adapter ......................... 262
CD player/changer ................ 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 252
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 262
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 263
Type ...................................... 236
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 225
Automatic light control system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX adapter ............................. 262
Auxiliary box ........................... 311
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 396
Wattage................................. 473
Back door
Back door ................................ 46
Wireless remote control .......... 38
Smart key system .. ................. 26
Battery Checking ............................... 360
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 453
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Bluetooth
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Bottle holder............................. 309
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 358
Parking brake ........................ 154
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Utility vehicle precautions ...... 193
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 313
Wattage ................................. 473
Vanity mirrors........................... 313
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 464
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 418
Seat belt reminder ................. 421
Warning lights Active torque control
4WD system ............... 419, 421
Anti-lock brake system .......... 419
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 421
Brake assist system .............. 419
Brake system ........................ 418
Charging system .... ............... 419
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 419
Electric power steering system ................................ 419
Engine oil pressure ............... 419
Engine oil replacement
reminder light ...................... 421
Low fuel level ........................ 421
Low washer fluid ................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 419
Open door ............................. 421
Pretensioners ........................ 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator light .................. 419
Smart key system... ............... 423
SRS airbags .......................... 419
Tire pressure warning light .... 421 Washer
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 206
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 330
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 198
Load limits ............................. 204
Weight ................................... 462
Wheels ...................................... 376
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 233
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 235
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 380
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 252U
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