2013 TOYOTA RAV4 brake

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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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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Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4/Cruise control SET indicator4
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.5 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that
the steering lock has not been released.
6 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator5
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1/Blind Spot Monitor outside
rearview mirror indicators Slip indicator
1,3
SPORT indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator6

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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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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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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
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Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2




/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed Cancel
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1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).