
5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)■
When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 129)
● The moon roof (if equipped) must be initialized. ( P. 161)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*: Unladen vehicle
Dimensions and weights
Overall length179.9 in. (4570 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height*
Without the roof
luggage carrier65.4 in. (1660 mm)
With the roof lug-
gage carrier67.1 in. (1705 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in. (2660 mm)
Front and rear
tread17-inch tires61.8 in. (1570 mm)
18-inch tires61.4 in. (1560 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

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8-1. Specifications
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

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8-2. Customization
Smart key
system
*1
( P. 9 9 )
Smart key systemOnOff—O
Select doors to unlock*3Driver’s
doorAll the doors—O
Number of consecutive
door lock operations2 timesAs many
as desired—O
Driving
position
memory
( P. 143)Selecting the door linking
driving position memory
with door unlock opera-
tion
*1
Driver’s
doorAll doors—O
Moon roof*1
(P. 161)
Moon roof open reminder
functionOnOff—O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized setting12

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8-3. Items to initialize
8
Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
(if equipped)• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 129
Moon roof (If equipped)
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 161
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 413
Tire pressure warning
system (If equipped)• When changing the tiresizeP. 4 4 6

611Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 130
Battery precautions ....... 438, 545
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 162
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 158
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 464
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 399
Child-protectors....................... 122
Cleaning ........................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels.................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Seat belts .............................. 409
Clock ......................................... 396
Coat hooks ............................... 401
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 382
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 546
Cruise control .......................... 241
Cup holders.............................. 383
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 579 Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
Rear window ......................... 305
Windshield ............................ 290
Differential................................ 558
Dimension ................................ 552
Dinghy towing.......................... 196
Display LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 245
Multi-information display ......... 89
Trip information....................... 90
Display Audio system
*Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 420
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 123
Back door ............................. 125
Door glasses......................... 156
Door lock ...................... 120, 125
Open door warning buzzer ... 104
Open door warning light ....... 507
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Side doors ............................ 120
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 143
Driving ...................................... 164
Break-in tips.......................... 166
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Procedures ........................... 164
Winter drive tips .................... 276
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 261
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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”.