2013 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 38
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 51
Safety information for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 76
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 77
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 79 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 82
Gauges and meters ............. 87
Multi-information display ...... 89
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system ................ 99
Wireless remote control ..... 113
Side doors ......................... 120
Back door .......................... 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 137
Rear seats ......................... 139
Driving position memory .... 143
Head restraints .................. 147
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 150
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 154
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Moon roof .......................... 159
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 164
Cargo and luggage............ 176
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 196
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 197
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 200
Automatic transmission ..... 207
Turn signal lever................ 214
Parking brake .................... 215
Horn .................................. 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 217
Automatic High Beam ....... 221
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 229
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 234 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 237
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 241
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 245
Intuitive parking assist ....... 253
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ...... 259
Driving assist systems ....... 260
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 266
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 270
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 273
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 276
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 281
4Driving

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RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 288
Automatic air conditioning system ... 295
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ... 307 5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 308
Using the radio .................. 312
Using the CD player .......... 315
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 320
Operating an iPod.............. 327
Operating a USB memory ................... 335
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 343
Using the AUX port ............ 345
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................. 346
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .... 349
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone..................... 354
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player............................... 359
Making a phone call........... 362
Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*”
menu) .............................. 367
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ... 372
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 377
• Interior lights.................. 378
• Personal lights............... 378
5Interior features
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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5-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features...... 380
• Glove box...................... 381
• Console box .................. 382
• Cup holders .................. 383
• Bottle holders ................ 384
Luggage compartment features ........................... 385
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 395
Clock ................................. 396
Power outlets .................... 397
Seat heaters ...................... 398
Armrest.............................. 400
Coat hooks ........................ 401
Assist grips ........................ 402
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 412
General maintenance ........ 415
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 419 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 420
Hood .................................. 425
Positioning a floor jack....... 427
Engine compartment ......... 429
Tires................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ........ 454
Wheels............................... 457
Air conditioning filter .......... 460
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ....................... 462
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 465
Light bulbs ......................... 476
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 492
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 493
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises

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RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 495
If you think something is wrong ......... 501
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 502
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 503
If you have a flat tire .......... 519
If the engine will not start ..................... 536
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 539
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 542
If your vehicle overheats ... 546
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 549 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 552
Fuel information ................. 563
Tire information.................. 566
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 579
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 587
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 590
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 591
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 593
8Vehicle specifications
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 604
Alphabetical index...................... 609
Index
For vehicles with a Display Audio sy stem, refer to the “Display Audio
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment
listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system• Rear view monitor system

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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota