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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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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 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)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Tu r n Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam Auto (if equipped)
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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.
25
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 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)