2015 TOYOTA RAV4 light

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5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior lights (P. 487)
Interior/personal lights ( P. 487)
Engine switch light (if equipped)
Cup holder light (if equipped)1
2
3
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Interior features
■FrontOff
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
On
■RearOff
Door position
The interior light comes on when
a door is opened. It turns off
when the doors are closed.
On
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
1
2
3
1
2
3
Personal lights

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5-4. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes:
●Interior light
● Engine switch light (if equipped)
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 687)

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5-5. Using the storage features
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
■Power back door main switch (if equipped)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. (P. 126)
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.
■ When driving or when the storag e compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
Glove box

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5-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
Side extender (if equipped):
Place in side position then slide
backwards.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.

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5-6. Other interior features
Seat heaters
Turns on the front left seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front left seat
heater (low)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (low)
The indicator light comes on.
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level position. The indi-
cator light turns off.
: If equipped
1
2
3
4

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 512
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 516
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 520
General maintenance........ 523
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 527
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 528
Hood ................................. 533
Positioning a floor jack ...... 535
Engine compartment ......... 537
Tires .................................. 551
Tire inflation pressure ....... 562
Wheels .............................. 565
Air conditioning filter.......... 568
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ...................... 570
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 573
Light bulbs......................... 584

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
● Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.