2012 TOYOTA RAV4 steering

280 3-2. Using the audio system
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

286 3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
■Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
The voice guidance volume
cannot be adjusted using
this button.
Hands-free phone system
off/ends a call/refuses a call
Hands-free phone system
on/starts a call
Press: Voice command sys-
tem on
Press and hold: Voice com-
mand system off
■ Microphone

356 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6 AM2-27.5 A Starting system
7 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
9 EFI NO.3 7.5 A No circuit
10 GROW 80 A No circuit
11 EPMS 60 A Electric power steering system
12 MAIN 80 AHEAD MAIN, ECU-B2, ALT-S, STR
LOCK, DOME, ECU-B, RAD NO.1
fuses
13 ALT 120 A*
1ABS 1, ABS 2, RDI*3, CDS*3,
FA N 1 *4, AC INV, TOWING, HTR,
DEICER fuses
140 A*
2ABS 1, ABS 2, FAN 1, FAN 2, AC
INV, TOWING, HTR, DEICER fuses
14 P/I 50 A EFI MAIN, HORN, A/F, fuses
15 ABS2 30 A ABS, TRAC, VSC, AUTO LSD
function, downhill assist control
system, hill-start assist control sys-
tem
16 ABS1 50 A ABS, TRAC, VSC, AUTO LSD
function, downhill assist control
system, hill-start assist control sys-
tem
17 EFI MAIN 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2, fuses
18 HORN 10 A Horn
19 EDU 25 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

410 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
9 ACC7.5 AAudio system, power outlets,
power rear view mirror control,
automatic transmission shift lock
system, main body ECU, clock,
smart key system
10 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
11 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
12 RR FOG 10 A No circuit
13 IGN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, smart key system, SRS
airbag system
14 GAUGE 2 7.5 A Gauges and meters
15 S-HTR 15 A Seat heaters
16 FR WIP 25 A Windshield wipers
17 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper
18 WSH 15 AWindshield washer, rear window
washer
19 ECU IG 1 10 AElectric cooling fan, ABS, TRAC,
VSC, AUTO LSD function, downhill
assist control system, hill-start
assist control system, Active
Torque Control 4WD system, auto-
matic transmission shift lock sys-
tem, air conditioning system, main
body ECU, electric moon roof,
stop/tail lights, electric power steer-
ing system, clock, AC inverter, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror
20 ECU IG 2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, emergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit

417
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Reinstalling the clip
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the front fog
light that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front fog light on the
right side, turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Remove the clip using a flathead
screwdriver wrapped in a rag.
Move section “A” of the fender
liner to the inner side of the vehi-
cle, partly removing it and
thereby allowing access to the
front fog light.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

426 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet

430 5-1. Essential information
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.