2013 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedal Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
TouchGrasp
Push to
lock
Push to unlock Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull upTurn to open
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
PullPull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod

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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance

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Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Auto lock functions
All-wheel drive lock switch
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved
surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsRear seats
Lock release buttonLock release button
Active torque control AWD
(AWD models)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat (driver side only)
Pull up
Lean back

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Low beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system
Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds.
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beam Auto Headlights
Type AType B
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ONHeadlights
DRL OFF
Turn signals
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Turn Lane change
Lane change
Left turn

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Instrument panel
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push and hold
Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
Push
Back door (open and close)
Push