2012 TOYOTA RAV4 interior lights

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 167
Fog light switch ................... 171
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 173
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 177
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 179
Rear view monitor system .............................. 183
Driving assist systems ........ 191
Hill-start assist control ......... 198
Downhill assist control system .............................. 200
Four-wheel drive lock switch ................................ 203
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 204
Cargo and luggage ............. 209
Vehicle load limits ............... 215
Winter driving tips ............... 217
Trailer towing ...................... 221
Dinghy towing ..................... 231 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 234
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 240
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 248
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 250
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 251
Using the radio ................... 254
Using the CD player ........... 260
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 267
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 274
Using the AUX port............. 277
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 278
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 281
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 285
Making a phone call ........... 293
Setting a cellular phone ...... 299
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Security and system setup ................................ 304
Using the phone book ........ 307
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 315
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 316
• Personal/interior lights...... 316
• Interior light ...................... 317
• Luggage compartment light .................................. 317
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 319
• Glove box ......................... 320
• Console box ..................... 321
• Overhead console ............ 322
• Cup holders ...................... 323
• Bottle holders ................... 324
• Auxiliary box ..................... 326
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 327
Vanity mirrors ..................... 328
Clock .................................. 329
Power outlets ..................... 330
Seat heaters ....................... 335
Armrest............................... 337
Coat hooks ......................... 338
Floor mat ............................ 339
Luggage compartment features ............................ 340 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 349
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 352
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 363
Positioning a floor jack........ 365
Engine compartment .......... 367
Tires.................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 395
Key battery ......................... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 401
Light bulbs .......................... 413
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Vanity mirrors P. 328
Moon roof switches  P. 87
Sun visors P. 327
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 101
: If equipped
Interior light P. 317
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 79
Personal/interior lights P. 316
Overhead console P. 322
Rear view monitor system  P. 183
Coat hooks P. 338

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent the theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from errone-
ous operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures in response to which warning light comes on.
( P. 436)

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 234
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 240
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 248
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 250
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 251
Using the radio ................. 254
Using the CD player ......... 260
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 267
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 274
Using the AUX port .......... 277
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 278
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 281
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 285
Making a phone call ......... 293
Setting a cellular phone ... 299 Security and system
setup .............................. 304
Using the phone book ...... 307
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 315
• Personal/interior light main switch ..................... 316
• Personal/interior lights .... 316
• Interior light ..................... 317
• Luggage compartment light ................................. 317
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 319
• Glove box........................ 320
• Console box .................... 321
• Overhead console ........... 322
• Cup holders .................... 323
• Bottle holders .................. 324
• Auxiliary box ................... 326
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 327
Vanity mirrors ................... 328
Clock ................................ 329
Power outlets ................... 330
Seat heaters..................... 335
Armrest ............................ 337
Coat hooks ....................... 338
Floor mat .......................... 339
Luggage compartment features .......................... 340

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Interior features
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illu stration (except the luggage com-
partment light) automatically turn on/off according to the presence
of the electronic key (vehicles wit h smart key system), whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, whethe r the doors are opened/closed,
and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode or the engine switch
position.
The luggage compartment light tu rns on/off according to whether
the back door is opened/closed.
Interior light ( P. 317)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 316)
Engine switch light
Foot lights (if equipped)
Luggage compartment light (turns on/off according to whether
the back door is opened/closed)

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Personal/interior light main switchType A Door position
The personal lights and interior
light come on when a door is
opened. They go off when the
doors are closed.
Off
The personal lights and interior
light can be individually turned on
or off.
Type B
Personal/interior lights
Type A On/off
Personal/interior light main switch and personal/interior lights

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Interior features
Type B
On/off
Interior light
Door position
Off
On
Luggage compartment lightOn
Off
Personal/interior lights and interior light and luggage compartment light