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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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19Pictorial index
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 217
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Manual air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 295
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288, 295
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Audio system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Display Audio system
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 396
Power back door main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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5-2. Using the audio systemAudio 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
5-4. Using the storage features List 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
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Interior features
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selector dial to the desired
position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more delicate adjustment.
Adjusting the settings
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Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and
humidity.
Turn clockwise to increases the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decreases the temperature.
The air conditioning system switc hes between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is on):
The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s side. At this time, operate the
passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter individual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on is off):
The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side can be adjusted
separately.
Using the automatic air conditioning system
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To adjust the fan speed, press “ ” on to increase the fan
speed and “ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature se tting, turn clockwise to
increases the temperature and turn counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.
The air conditioning system switc hes between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is on):
The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s side. At this time, operate the
passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter individual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on is off):
The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side can be adjusted
separately.
To change the air outlets, press “ ” or “ ” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side the button is
pressed.
Adjusting the settings manually
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■Control panel
Press (BROWSE) to select iPod menu mode.
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob clockwise changes the play
mode in the following order:
“Playlists” “Artists” “Albums” “Songs” “Podcasts”
“Genres” “Composers” “Audiobooks”
Press the knob to select the desired play mode.
Power
Vo l u m e
Selecting an iPod menu/song
or displaying song list
Random play or back button
Repeat play Fast-forwarding or rewinding
Changing the audio source/
playback
Playback/pause
iPod menu mode, playback
Selecting a song
Displaying text message
Selecting a play mode
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■Answering the phone
Press the off-hook switch.
■Refusing the call
Press the on-hook switch.
■Receiving a call when on another call
Press the off-hook switch.
Pressing the off-hook switch again returns you to the previous call.
●Transferring a call
A call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system
while dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the follow-
ing methods:
a. Operate the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the opera-
tion of the phone.
b. Press the (HNDSET).*
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: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system during a call.
● Muting your voice
Press (MUTE).
● Inputting digits
Press (0-9) and use the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to input the
desired digits.
• To send the input digits press (SEND).
• When finished, press (EXIT) to return to the previous screen.
● Setting call volume
To decrease the volume: Turn the “PWR•VOL” knob counterclock-
wise.
To increase the volume: Turn the “PWR•VOL” knob clockwise.
When receiving a phone call
Operations during a call