2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

537
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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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

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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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WasherChecking ............................... 380
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 217
Switch............................ 173, 177
Washing and waxing ............... 346
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 209
Load limits ............................. 215
Weight ................................... 484
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window glasses ........................83
Window lock switch ...................83
Windows
Power windows .......................83
Rear window defogger .......... 248
Washer .......................... 173, 177
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 250
Windshield wipers ................... 173
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 397
Wireless remote control key ....38
WMA disc .................................. 267

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 449If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 468If the engine will not start
P. 9 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 473If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 469If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 476If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 470If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 473If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Side doors
P. 4 6Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 478If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 436If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...

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

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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

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 363Fuel filler doorP. 9 1
Hood release lever P. 3 6 3Fuel filler door opener P. 9 1Tire inflation pressure
P. 494
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 15.9 gal. (60 L, 13.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 4 9 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) P. 488
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 488
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.5 L 4-cylinder
[2AR-FE] engine) SAE 5W-30 (3.5 L V6
[2GR-FE] engine)