2013 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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Interior features
Interior lights list
Interior lights (P. 378)
Interior/personal lights ( P. 378) Engine switch light (if
equipped)
Cup holder light (if equipped)1
2
3
4

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■FrontOff
Door position
The personal lights and interior
light come on when a door is
opened. They go off when the
doors are closed.
On
■RearOff
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They go off
when the doors are closed.
On
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
1
2
3
1
2
3
Personal lights

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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes:
●Interior light
● Engine switch light (if equipped)
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 579)

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List of storage features
Glove box ( P. 381)
Bottle holders ( P. 384) Console box (
P. 382)
Cup holders ( P. 383)
Storage boxes ( P. 386)1
2
3
4
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Interior features
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
■Power back door main switch (if equipped)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 127)
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■ When driving or when the storag e compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
Glove box

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Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest (vehicles with slide func-
tion)
Console box
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Pull the lid forward by holding the
front of the lid.
CAUTION
■ Console box adjustment precaution
●Do not adjust the position of the console box while the vehicle is moving.
This may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an
accident that results in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the front console box
and the center panel or rear seats.
● Be careful not to allow the front console box to hit any passengers while
adjusting its position.
● After adjusting the console box, make sure it is securely locked in positi\
on.

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■Front
■Rear
Pull the armrest down.
■Adjusting the size of the cup holder (front passenger’s side)
Cup holders
The adjuster can be removed.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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■Front
■Rear
Bottle holders
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be st owed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.