2011 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

522
Alphabetical index
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A/C ..................................... 226, 232
ABS ........................................... 184
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 386
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 386
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 232
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 226
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 105
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 110
General airbag precautions ......................... 105
Locations of airbags ................98
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 109
Proper driving
posture ..........................96, 105
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Side airbag precautions ........ 105
SRS airbags ............................98 Antenna .................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system ........... 184
Armrest ..................................... 329
Audio input ............................... 269
Audio system
Antenna................................. 249
Audio input ............................ 269
AUX port ............................... 269
CD player/changer ................ 252
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 269
Radio..................................... 246
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 270
Type ...................................... 243
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 232
Automatic light control
system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX port ................................... 269
Auxiliary box ........................... 318A

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Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 485
Back door Back door ............................... 46
Wireless remote control.......... 38
Smart key system ... ................ 26
Battery
Checking .............................. 369
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 463
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 210
Bluetooth
®............................... 277
Bottle holder ............................ 316
Brakes Fluid...................................... 367
Parking brake ....................... 154 Care
Exterior ..................................338
Interior ...................................341
Seat belts ..............................342
Cargo capacity .........................208
Cargo hooks .............................332
CD changer ...............................252
CD player ..................................252
Chains .......................................210
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........116
Booster seats, installation .....120
Convertible seats, definition .............................116
Convertible seats, installation ...........................120
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 110
Infant seats, definition ...........116
Infant seats, installation.........120
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................122
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................124
Installing CRS with a top tether strap..........................127
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................105
Battery precautions ....... 370, 465
Child restraint system............ 116
Child-protectors .......................44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................72
Installing child restraints ........ 120
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 390
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 327
Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 338
Interior ................................... 341
Seat belts .............................. 342
Clock ......................................... 321
Condenser ................................ 366
Console box ............................. 313
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 466
Cruise control........................... 172
Cup holders .............................. 315
Curtain shield airbags ...............98
Customizable features............. 500 Daytime running light
system .................................... 166
Defogger Rear window ......................... 240
Side mirrors........................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 474
Dinghy towing .......................... 224
Display Trip information ..................... 162
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 307
Wattage................................. 485
Doors
Door glasses ........................... 81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors............................. 79
Downhill assist control system .................................... 193
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 429
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 96
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 210D

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Electric power steering........... 184
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 461
Emergency flasher
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 426
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 426
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If the engine will not start...... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................ 459
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 463
If you have a flat tire ............ 438
If you lose your keys............. 460
If you think something is wrong ................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 470
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 466 Engine
Compartment ........................358
Engine switch ................143, 147
Hood......................................354
How to start the
engine .........................143, 147
Identification number .............476
If the engine will not start ......458
Ignition switch................143, 147
Overheating...........................466
Engine compartment cover.....360
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................480
Checking ...............................365
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................156
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................478
Checking ...............................361
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................363
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................185
Enhanced VSC .........................185
EPS ............................................184
Event data recorder .................424E

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Floor mat................................... 331
FluidBrake ..................................... 367
Washer .................................. 372
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 485
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 429
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 485
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Wattage ................................. 485
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 478
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 423
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 486
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 478
Fuel door.....................................88
Fuel filler door ............................88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 423
Fuses......................................... 392 Gas station information .......... 536
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 312
Grocery bag hooks .................. 332
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 273
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 414
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 485
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 327
Side mirrors........................... 240
Hood.......................................... 354
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 332
Grocery bag .......................... 332
Horn .......................................... 155FG
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I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification
Engine .................................. 476
Vehicle.................................. 476
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 307
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 503
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 307
Switch ........................... 309, 308
Wattage ................................ 485
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 356
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 438
Jack handle.............................. 438
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 460
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147
Key number ............................ 24
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ....................................... 24
Mechanical key....................... 24
Wireless remote control key ....................................... 38 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............404
Wattage .................................485
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................404
Wattage .................................485
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............307
Emergency flasher switch .....414
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................414
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........308, 309
Luggage compartment
light .....................................309
Personal light switch .............308
Replacing light bulbs .............404
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................320
Wattage .................................485
Load capacity ...........................208
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................334I
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 350
General maintenance ............ 346
Maintenance data.................. 474
Maintenance requirements.... 344
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 226
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 157
Meters ................................... 156
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............77
Side mirror heaters................240
Side mirrors .............................79
Vanity mirrors ........................ 320
Moon roof ...................................84
MP3 disc ................................... 259
Noise from under vehicle ..........18 Odometer .................................. 156
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 361
Opener Hood ..................................... 354
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 79
Outside temperature
display .................................... 163
Overhead console.................... 314
Overheating, Engine ................ 466
Parking brake ........................... 154
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 485
Personal/interior lights Switch ................................... 308
Wattage................................. 485
Power outlet ............................. 322
Power windows .......................... 81M
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