2011 TOYOTA RAV4 light

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
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 (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Light control-Instrument panel19Lights & turn signals 14Moonroof 16Parking brake 10Power outlets-12V DC 22Power outlets-120V AC 22Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12Seat heaters18Seats-Folding down second row seats 13Seats-Head restraints 11Seats-S

towing third row seats 13Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 16Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers15
Doors-Child safety locks 24Seat belts 24Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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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
Trip information display switch
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and fog light1 control
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 seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
Without telephone controls
With telephone controls

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
With manual
Air Conditioning system
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch1
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch1
Instrument panel light control
1 If equipped2Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Airbag warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
4WD warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) indicator/Downhill
Assist Control (DAC) indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system warning
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator

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Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only)Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switchDeactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE:If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Up
Down
Windows lock switch
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipeWipeInterval wipe
Wash and wipeSingle wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.