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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations.
It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can
locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2014
RAV4INDEX
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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
1 6Smart Key system1 7
All Wheel Drive Lock (AWD models) 11
Air conditioning/Heating 22-23
Audio 19
Auto lock/unlock
1 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bottle holders 21
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) 26Clock 23
Cruise control 25
Cup holders 21
Door locks (without Smart Key) 16
Door-Power back (liftgate) 14
Door liftgate (non-power) 14
iPod
®/USB/AUX Port 17
Lane Departure Alert 26
Light control-Instrument panel 23Lights & turn signals 13
Moonroof 16
Multi-Information Display
2 25
Pairing a Bluetooth® device 18Parking brake 11Power outlets-12V DC 24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert 26
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Head restraints 11
Steering wheel switches 18
Telephone controls (Bluetooth) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
Traffic 20
VSC OFF button 24
Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 28
Floor mat installation 30
Seat belts 27
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 28
Star Safety System
TM 29-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 27
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
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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
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Airbag warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
4 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.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, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
3 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator4
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator1
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) warning
Automatic headlight high beam indicator
Blind Spot Monitor outside mirror indicatorsCruise control SET indicator
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Auto lock functions
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.
Automatic Transmission
* The engine 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.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front seatsRear seats
Lock release buttonLock release button
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
All Wheel Drive Lock
(AWD models)
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 unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Lock release button
Rear outboard seats