2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

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List of storage features
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.
Bottle holders
Auxiliary boxes
Glove box
Cup holders
Console box

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Glove box
The glove box can be opened by pulling the lever and locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Unlock
Lock
Open
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
Glove box

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Console boxUpper tray Lift the lid.
Lower box Pull the lever up and lift the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the
items stored inside.
Console box

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Cup holders
Ty p e A
Ty p e B To use the cup holders, pull the
strap forward and fold down the
center seatback.
■Adjusting size of the cup holders (type A only)
Remove the adapters.
Cup holders

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Bottle holdersFront seat
Rear seat
CAUTION
■ Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage 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.
Cup holders and bottle holders

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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 stowed 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.
Bottle holders

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Auxiliary boxesTy p e A To open and close the auxiliary
box, press the button.
Ty p e B Press the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary box or the
items stored inside.
■ Items unsuitable for storing (type B)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside may
fall out, resulting in an accident.
Auxiliary boxes

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NOTICE
■Operating the auxiliary box
If it is difficult to open or close the auxiliary box on a steep hill, move the
vehicle to a level place. To avoid damage to the auxiliary box, do not apply
excessive force to operate it.
Auxiliary boxes