2012 TOYOTA RAV4 ignition

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to “ACC”
(engine off) or “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine run-
ning) mode.
■ Location of the emer gency towing eyelet
The emergency towing eyelet is in the tool bag. ( P. 449)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

474 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), to start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 4
STEP 5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
*: With towing package
Ignition system
Capacity (Reference) 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
9.4 qt. (8.9 L, 7.8 Imp. qt.)
9.8 qt. (9.3 L, 8.2 Imp. qt.)*
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
DENSO, SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning the
engine.

534 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 191
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged........... 471
Emergency flasher
Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 436
If a warning light turns on ........................................ 436
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 471
If the engine will not start ...... 468
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 469
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 473
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you lose your keys ............. 470
If you think something is wrong .................................. 432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 480
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 476 Engine
Compartment ........................ 367
Engine switch ................ 145, 149
Hood ..................................... 363
How to start the
engine ......................... 145, 149
Identification number............. 486
If the engine will not start ...... 468
Ignition switch ............... 145, 149
Overheating .......................... 476
Engine compartment cover .... 369
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 491
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 488
Checking ............................... 370
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 192
Enhanced VSC ......................... 192
EPS............................................ 191
Event data recorder ................. 434E

536 Alphabetical index
I/M test....................................... 358
IdentificationEngine ................................... 486
Vehicle .................................. 486
Ignition switch .................. 146, 149
Illuminated entry system ......... 315
Indicator lights ......................... 161
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 513
Inside rear view mirror ..............79
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 315
Switch............................ 317, 316
Wattage ................................. 495
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 365
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 449
Jack handle .............................. 449
Keyless entry..............................38
Keys
Electronic key ..........................24
Engine switch ................ 146, 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 471
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 470
Ignition switch................ 146, 149
Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control key ........................................38 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 315
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 171
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Headlight switch .................... 167
Interior light switch ........ 316, 317
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 317
Personal light switch ............. 316
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Turn signal lever ................... 155
Vanity lights........................... 328
Wattage................................. 495
Load capacity ........................... 215
Lock steering column...... 147, 150
Luggage cover ......................... 342I
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538 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............70
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................73
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 123
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 350
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................73
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............73
Reminder light ....................... 438
Seat belt extenders .................75
Seat belt pretensioners ...........72
Seat heaters.............................. 335
Seating capacity....................... 215
Seats Adjustment ........................50, 55
Adjustment precaution ......54, 63
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 123
Cleaning ................................ 349
Head restraints ........................66
Properly sitting in the seat .......99
Seat heaters .......................... 335
Service reminder indicators .............................. 161
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 152
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 469
Shift lock system ..................... 469
Side airbags.............................. 101
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 167
Wattage ................................. 495
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............81 Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 145
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 494
Storage location .................... 449
Spark plug ................................ 491
Specifications .......................... 484
Speech command switch ........ 286
Speedometer ............................ 158
Steering Column lock release ..... 147, 150
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 78
Audio switches ...................... 278
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Storage feature ........................ 319
Storage precautions ................ 212
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 478
Sun visors ................................ 327
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Engine switch ................ 146, 149
Fog light switch ..................... 171
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Ignition switch ............... 146, 149
Light switches ....................... 167
Power door lock switch ........... 43
Power window switches .......... 83
Window lock switch ................. 83
Wiper and washer
switch.......................... 173, 177S