2013 TOYOTA RAV4 automatic transmission

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control AWD (AWD models) 11
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock* 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bottle holders 25
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert 24Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 25
Door locks 16
Door-Power back 14
Light control-Instrument panel 19Lights & turn signals 13
Moonroof 16
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 11
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 22
Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 27
Floor mat installation 29
Seat belts 26
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 27
Spare tire & tools 27
Star Safety System
TM 28-29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 26
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position/shift range indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
Airbag warning1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning light1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2
For details, refer to “All-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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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.