2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
Ty p e AIntermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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■The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■ When a nozzle is blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Ty p e B
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

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When driving
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is obtained.
Increase the speed
Decrease the speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the
lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more
than approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h).

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 3 (4-speed models), or D or 4 (5-speed models).
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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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

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the area behind the vehicle. The image is displayed in
reverse on the screen. This reversed im age is a similar image to the
one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played on the inside rear view
mirror.
The screen turns off in the fol-
lowing situations:
• The shift lever is shifted out of R.
• The back door is opened.
• The screen remains on for approximately 5 minutes.

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■The rear view monitor system can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The shift lever is in R, the back door is fully closed and the engine switch is
in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The shift lever is in R, the back door is fully closed and the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Changing display modes
The rear view monitor display mode can be changed while the screen is on.
●To temporarily disable the rear view monitor system
Push the “AUTO” button.
The indicator will turn amber.
Vehicles without smart key system
The system will be re-enabled once the
engine switch is turned OFF and then
turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The system will be re-enabled once the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned OFF and then turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.