2011 TOYOTA RAV4 wheel

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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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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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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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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Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
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 seat belt 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, 2011 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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Auto lock functions
Four-wheel drive lock switch
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four
wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or
unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Active torque control 4WD
(4WD models)
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsSecond row seats
Third row seats
(if equipped)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section
3-3 in the Owner’s Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
End call
Start call
Voice command
button
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release leverLength Angle

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio OFF.
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX
mode.>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Auxiliary (AUX) port
Radio
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
Volume control