2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

Index
529
Abbreviation list ...................... 530
Alphabetical index ................... 532
What to do if... ......................... 541
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and such as the audio system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner's Manual”.

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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

531
Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

532
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 234, 240
ABS ........................................... 191
Active head restraints ...............54
Air conditioning filter............... 395
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 240
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 234
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 108
Airbag warning light............... 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 104
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 113
General airbag precautions ......................... 108
Locations of airbags .............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 112
Proper driving
posture ..........................99, 108
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Side airbag precautions ........ 108
SRS airbags .......................... 101
Antenna..................................... 257
Anti-lock brake system............ 191
Armrest ..................................... 337
Audio input ............................... 277 Audio system
Antenna................................. 257
Audio input ............................ 277
AUX port ............................... 277
CD player/changer ................ 260
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 267
Optimal use ........................... 274
Portable music player ........... 277
Radio..................................... 254
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 278
Type ...................................... 251
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 240
Automatic light control system .................................... 167
Automatic transmission .......... 152
AUX port ................................... 277
Auxiliary box ........................... 326
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Back door
Back door ................................ 46
Smart key system .. ................. 26
Wireless remote control .......... 38
Battery Checking ............................... 377
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 473
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Bluetooth
®................................ 285
Bottle holder............................. 324
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 156
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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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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

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Floor mat .................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .................................... 375
Washer ................................. 380
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 438
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Wattage ................................ 495
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 488
Fuel gauge ........................... 158
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 544
Information ........................... 496
Refueling ................................ 91
Type ..................................... 488
Fuel door .................................... 91
Fuel filler door ........................... 91
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses ........................................ 401 Gas station information...........544
Gauges ......................................158
Glove box..................................320
Grocery bag hooks ..................340
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................281
Hazard lights Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................66
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................335
Side mirrors ...........................248
Hood ..........................................363
Hooks
Cargo hook............................340
Grocery bag ..........................340
Horn...........................................157FG
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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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