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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.
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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 seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
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 the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
Rear door
DownUp
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
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2011
RAV4
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick 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.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and 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.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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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 the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
* If equipped
Luggage compartment
Inside left side boxLuggage compartment
Inside right side box
Jack
Tool bag
(1)
(2)