2012 TOYOTA RAV4 key

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Side doors ............................ 42
Back door ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 55
Head restraints ..................... 66
Seat belts ............................. 70
Steering wheel ..................... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 81
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 83
Moon roof ............................. 87
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 91 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 95
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 98
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 113
Child restraint systems ....... 119
Installing child restraints ..... 123
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 145
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 149
Automatic transmission ...... 152
Turn signal lever ................. 155
Parking brake ..................... 156
Horn .................................... 157
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 158
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 161
Trip information display ...... 164
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 425
If you think something is wrong ............................ 432
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 433
Event data recorder ............ 434
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 436
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
standard tires) ................... 449
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
run-flat tires)...................... 467
If the engine will not start ................................... 468
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 469
If you lose your keys ........... 470
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 471
If the battery is discharged ........................ 473
If your vehicle overheats ..... 476
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 480 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 484
Fuel information.................. 496
Tire information .................. 499
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 510
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 513
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 516
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 517
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 519
Abbreviation list ......................... 530
Alphabetical index ..................... 532
What to do if... ........................... 541
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Cruise control switch P. 179
“DISP” switch P. 165Audio remote control switches ,* P. 278
Without hands-free phone system
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key system)
P. 149
Instrument panelPictorial index
With hands-free phone system
Cruise control switch P. 179
“DISP” switch P. 165Audio remote control switches P. 278
Talk switch P. 286
Telephone switch P. 286
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key system)
P. 149

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With an automatic air conditioning system
With a manual air conditioning system
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Air conditioning system P. 234
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch

P. 248
P. 248
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key system)
P. 145
Air conditioning system P. 240
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 248
Security indicator P. 95
Security indicator P. 95
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 26
Wireless remote control ..... 38
Side doors .......................... 42
Back door ........................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 50
Rear seats.......................... 55
Head restraints................... 66
Seat belts ........................... 70
Steering wheel ................... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 79
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 81
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 83
Moon roof ........................... 87 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 91
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 95
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 98
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 99
SRS airbags ..................... 101
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 113
Child restraint systems..... 119
Installing child restraints ........................ 123

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
(P. 471)
The following keys are provid ed with the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 38)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with smart key system Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 26)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 38)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate