2012 TOYOTA RAV4 maintenance

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window After reconnecting or changing the
battery P. 8 3
Moon roof
(if equipped) After reconnecting or changing the
battery
P. 8 7
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only) After the maintenance is performed P. 438
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVG Average
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRFT Run-Flat Tire
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 359
General maintenance ........... 355
Maintenance data ................. 484
Maintenance requirements ... 352
Maintenance data .................... 353
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 234
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 159
Meters .................................. 158
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 244
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 79
Side mirror heaters ............... 248
Side mirrors ............................ 81
Vanity mirrors ....................... 328
Moon roof................................... 87
MP3 disc................................... 267
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 158
Oil Engine oil.............................. 370
Opener Hood ..................................... 363
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 81
Outside temperature display ................................... 165
Overhead console ................... 322
Overheating, Engine ............... 476 Parking brake ...........................156
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Personal/interior lights Switch....................................316
Wattage .................................495
Power outlet .............................330
Power windows ..........................83
Radiator ....................................375
Radio .........................................254
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................55
Folding down second seatback ...............................58
Folding down third seatback ...............................60
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Wattage .................................495
Rear view monitor system ......183
Rear window defogger ............248
Rear window wiper ..................177
Replacing Fuses ....................................401
Key battery ............................397
Light bulbs .............................413
Tires ......................................449
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................516M
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Tachometer .............................. 158
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Talk switch ............................... 286
Telephone switch .................... 286
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 95
Theft prevention labels ............. 98
Tire inflation pressure ............ 388
Tire information Glossary ............................... 504
Size ...................................... 501
Tire identification number ..... 500
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 502
Tires Chains .................................. 217
Checking .............................. 381
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 388
Information ........................... 499
Replacing ............................. 449
Rotating tires ........................ 381
Size ...................................... 494
Snow tires............................. 217
Tire pressure warning system........................ 381, 438
Tools......................................... 449
Total load capacity .................. 215
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 231
Emergency towing ................ 426
Trailer towing ........................ 221
Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ........................................ 191
Trip information....................... 164
Trip meter................................. 158
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 495 Utility vehicle precautions ......204
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................328
Wattage .................................495
Vanity mirrors...........................328
Vehicle identification
number ...................................486
Vehicle Stability Control..........191
VSC............................................191
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Seat belt reminder .................438
Warning lights Active Torque Control 4WD system ...............437, 438
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 438
Brake assist system ..............437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Cruise control indicator light .....................................437
Electric power steering ..........437
Engine oil pressure ...............437
Low fuel level ........................438
Low washer fluid ...................438
Maintenance required
reminder light ......................438
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................438
Pretensioners ........................437
Seat belt reminder light .........438
Slip indicator light ..................437
Smart key system... ...............442
SRS airbags ..........................437
Tire pressure warning light ....438TU
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542 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 437
or
P. 4 3 6P. 437
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 438
or
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 7P. 438
P. 4 3 8P. 438
Brake system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Active Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightLow fuel level warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lampFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Maintenance required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light