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2010
RAV4
!A word about safe vehicle operations ThisQuick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
TheQuick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manuallocated in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’s Manualand supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
ThisQuick Reference Guideis not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review theOwner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout theOwner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in thisQuick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch
on the bottom of the cover. Close the back door. Remove the spare tire
cover by holding the bottom and lifting it up and away from the
vehicle.
(2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with
the wheel nut wrench and remove.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
*Ifequipped
Luggage compartment
Inside left side boxLuggage compartment
Inside right side box
Jack
Tool bag
(1)
(2)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry* 6Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) 11Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19Audio 20-21Automatic Transmission 10Clock 19Cruise control 23
Door locks16
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Light control-Instrument panel19Lights&turnsignals 14Moonroof 16Parking brake 10Power outlets-12V DC 22Power outlets-120V AC 22Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12Seat heaters18
Seats-Head restraints 11Seats-Folding down second row seats 13Seats-Stowing third row seats 13Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17VSC OFF button 16Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers15
Doors-Child safety locks 24Seatbelts 24Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
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 light1control
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 seatbelt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
Without telephone controls
With telephone controls
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock
Manual
Air Conditioning system
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutes
Automatic
Air Conditioning system
Manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent
“ ” or “ ” mode uses fresh air only (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Select for maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to
recirculate.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when
the headlights are turned ON.