
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
5838-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 217)
Light sensor sensitivity*1Level 3Level 1 to 5OO
Time elapsed before the
headlights automatically
turn off after the doors are
closed
30
seconds
Off
OO
60
seconds
90
seconds
Automatic High Beam*1OnOff—O
Lights
( P. 217)Daytime running lights*4OnOffOO
Turn signal
lever
(P. 214)Time of flashing of the
lane change signal flash-
ers
3Off—O
Instrument
cluster
(P. 8 7 )Eco Driving Indicator
Light
*5OnOff—O
Multi-
information
display
(P. 8 9 )Switching the display
when the average fuel
consumption is displayedEngine
coolant
tempera-
ture gaugeEco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
—O
Automatic
air condition-
ing system
*1
( P. 295)
A/C Auto switch operationOnOff—O
Switching between out-
side air and recirculated
air mode linked to “AUTO”
switch operation
OnOff—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting12

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Illumination
(P. 377)
Interior lights illumination
control
*6OnOff—O
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15
seconds
7.5
seconds
—O30
seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart key sys-
tem) or engine switch is
turned off (vehicles with a
smart key system)
OnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person (vehicles with a
smart key system)
OnOff—O
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for dim-
ming the meter lights
etc.
*1
Standard-2 to 2OO
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for
brightening the meter
lights etc.
*1
Standard-2 to 2OO
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized setting12

607What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
●The auto power off function wi ll be operated if the vehicle is
left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not operating) for a period of time. ( P. 203)
● The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts? ( P. 507)
● The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 215)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 503)
● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the smart key system warning lights. ( P. 5 1 1 )
The engine switch is tu
rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

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Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system .................................... 219
Automatic transmission.......... 207 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 538
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ................................... 345
Back door
Back door.............................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Battery ...................................... 438
Battery checking ................... 438
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 542
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 276
Warning light ......................... 504
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................. ....... 349
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 349
Bottle holders .......................... 384
Brake Fluid ...................................... 436
Parking brake........................ 215
Warning light ......................... 503
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 266 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 273 Care .................................. 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 408
Seat belts.............................. 409
Cargo capacity......................... 552
Cargo hooks ............................ 385
CD player.................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 276
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors.................... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
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Flat tire...................................... 519
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 559
Brake .................................... 560
Washer ................................. 442
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 484
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 562
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 507
Front seats ............................... 137 Adjustment ............................ 137
Cleaning................................ 408
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 143
Head restraints ..................... 147
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Seat position memory ........... 143
Front side marker lights.......... 217
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Wattage ................................ 562
Front turn signal lights ........... 214
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562 Fuel ........................................... 554
Capacity................................ 554
Fuel gauge.............................. 87
Fuel pump shut off system .......... ...................... 502
Information............................ 563
Refueling .............................. 237
Type.............................. 237, 554
Warning light......................... 507
Fuel filler door ......................... 237 Refueling .............................. 237
Fuel pump shut off system..... 502
Fuses ........................................ 465
Gauges ....................................... 87
Glove box ................................. 381
Grocery bag hooks.................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 349
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 147
Headlights ................................ 217
Automatic High Beam ........... 221
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 478, 480
Wattage ................................ 562
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 288
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 489
Hood ......................................... 425
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 385
Coat hooks............................ 401
Grocery bag hooks ............... 385
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 216
I/M test ...................................... 419
Identification ............................ 553 Engine................................... 554
Vehicle .................................. 553
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 197, 200
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 377
Illuminated entry system ........ 379
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 82
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 413
Moon roof.............................. 161
Power back door ................... 129
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 445
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 88
Interior lights............................ 377
Switch ................................... 378
Wattage ................................ 562
Intuitive parking assist............ 253 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 427
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 520
Jack handle ...................... 520, 525
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 160
Power back door opener and closer........................... 129
Power windows..................... 157
Keyless entry ..................... 99, 113 Smart key system ................... 99
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Keys ............................................ 96 Battery-saving function ......... 106
Electronic key ......................... 96
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 539
If you lose your keys ............... 97
Key number plate ................... 96
Keyless entry .................. 99, 113
Keys........................................ 96
Replacing the battery............ 462
Warning buzzer .................... 104
Wireless remote control key...................................... 113
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LATCH anchors ......................... 64
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 245
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 425
Hood lock release lever ........ 425
Shift lever .............................. 207
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wiper lever............................ 229
License plate lights ................. 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 488
Wattage ................................ 562
Light Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ........... 377
Fog light switch ..................... 228
Headlight switch.................... 217
Illuminated entry system ....... 379
Interior lights ......................... 378
Interior light list...................... 377
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 128
Personal lights ...................... 378
Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 562
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 476
Wattage ................................ 562
Lock steering column ............. 203
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 420
General maintenance ........... 415
Maintenance data ................. 552
Maintenance requirements ...................... 412 Malfunction indicator lamp..... 504
Meter ........................................... 87
Indicators ................................ 82
Instrument panel light control .................................. 88
Meters..................................... 87
Multi-information display ......... 89
Warning lights ....................... 503
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 300
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 305
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 395
Moon roof ................................. 159 Jam protection function ........ 160
Operation .............................. 159
MP3 disc ................................... 320
Multi-information display.......... 89 Switching the display .............. 90
Trip information....................... 90
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Odometer.................................... 90
OilEngine oil .............................. 555
Rear differential oil ................ 558
Transfer oil ............................ 559
Opener Back door.............................. 125
Fuel filler door ....................... 239
Hood ..................................... 425
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 266
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 305
Outside temperature display .... 89
Overheating, Engine................ 546
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 253
Parking brake ........................... 215 Operation .............................. 215
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 503
Parking lights ........................... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Wattage ................................ 562
Personal lights ......................... 377 Switch ................................... 378
Wattage ................................ 562 Power back door opener
and closer .............................. 125
Power outlet ............................. 397
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 261
Warning light......................... 505
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch .............. 156
Radiator .................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 312
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear seat .................................. 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Rear side marker lights........... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear turn signal lights ............ 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 305
Rear window wiper .................. 234
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