2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV lock

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3-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior light
Door position
Off
On
Luggage compartment lightOn
Off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (excluding luggage compartment
light)
If the lights remain on when a door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 500)
Interior light and luggage compartment light

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3-3. Using the
storage features
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Interior features
Glove box
The glove box can be opened by pulling the lever and locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Unlock
Lock
Open
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
Glove box

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3-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
To use the armrest, pull the
strap forward and fold down
the center seatback.
To return the rear center seat-
back to its original position, lift
it up until it locks.

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3-4. Other interior features
Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink.
Programming HomeLink®
The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Buttons
Indicator
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

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3-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
Press and hold the vehicle's programmed HomeLink button
for 3 seconds and then releas e it. Repeat this step once
again. The garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If
the door does not open, press and release the button a third time.
This third press and release will complete the programming process
by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recog-
nize the HomeLink
 signal and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to prog ram another rolling code sys-
tem for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.
■ Programming an entry gate
Place the remote control transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
away from the HomeLink
 buttons.
Keep the HomeLink indicator light in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the remote control
transmitter for 2 seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the HomeLink
 indicator light starts to flash rapidly,
release the buttons.
Test the HomeLink
 operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink
 buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks and lighting, contact your Toyota dealer for assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming
a HomeLink
 button” instructions.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 487)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(P. 487)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec- tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints • Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Transmission “Park” mechanism • When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed cor-
rectly? ( P. 398)

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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Hood • Does the hood lock system work
properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Lift up the supporting rod.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3