2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Cruise

182 2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

226 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
■ Hitches
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent
entry of any substances into the vehicle.
■ When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 600 lb. (272 kg), trailer brakes are
required.
● Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

230 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever
is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination
increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause
loss of control.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) “ABS” warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The AUTO LSD function;
• The hill-start assist control; and
• The downhill assist control system.
(Comes on) Active Torque Control 4WD system warning light (4WD
models)
Indicates a malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD
system.
(When the light flashes.
P. 438)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 349
Seat belts ............................. 350
Cargo capacity ........................ 215
Cargo hooks ............................ 340
CD changer .............................. 260
CD player ................................. 260
Chains ...................................... 217
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 119
Booster seats, installation .... 123
Convertible seats, definition............................. 119
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 113
Infant seats, definition .......... 119
Infant seats, installation ........ 123
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................. 125
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 127
Installing CRS with a top tether strap ......................... 130
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 108
Battery precautions ...... 378, 475
Child restraint system ........... 119
Child-protectors ...................... 44
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 74
Installing child restraints ....... 123
Moon roof precautions............ 90
Power window lock switch ...... 83
Power window precautions..... 86
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 399
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 77
Seat belt precautions.............. 75
Seat heater precautions ....... 335 Child-protectors .........................44
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................346
Interior ...................................349
Seat belts ..............................350
Clock .........................................329
Condenser ................................375
Console box .............................321
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............476
Cruise control...........................179
Cup holders ..............................323
Curtain shield airbags .............101
Customizable features.............510
Daytime running light
system ....................................169
Defogger Rear window .........................248
Side mirrors ...........................248
Dimensions...............................484
Dinghy towing ..........................231
Display Trip information .....................164
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....359
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............315
Wattage .................................495
Doors Door glasses ...........................83
Door lock .....................26, 38, 42
Side mirrors .............................81
Downhill assist control system ....................................200
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................438
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................137
Correct posture .......................99
Procedures ............................136
Winter driving tips..................217C
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Alphabetical index
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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What to do if...
P. 438
or
P. 4 3 7P. 442
P. 4 3 7P. 437
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
“ABS” warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Smart key system warn-
ing light
Cruise control indicator
light*Slip indicator light