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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
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
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 seatbelt 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, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor
more details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
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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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Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise
Door locks
UnlockLock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,
VSC and Auto LSD functions (2WD models.)
Refer to Section 2-4 of theOwner’s Manualfor more information.
VSC OFF button
VSC OFF button
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seatbelts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to theOwner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
To o h i g h
Seatbelts
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the
spare), “ ” indicator will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will
turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have
the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
Rear door
DownUp
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System