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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 38
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 51
Safety information for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 76 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 80
Gauges and meters ............. 85
Multi-information display ...... 87
Fuel consumption information......................... 92
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system ................ 99
Wireless remote control ..... 113
Side doors ......................... 119
Back door .......................... 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 136
Rear seats ......................... 138
Driving position memory .... 142
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 150
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 155
Moon roof .......................... 158
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 440
Using a Bluetooth
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Phone.............................. 442
Making a call ..................... 444
Receiving a call ................. 447
Speaking on the phone ..... 448
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 452
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 457
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 458
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 460
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 470
Bluetooth
®......................... 478
Voice command system .... 483
5-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 486
• Interior lights ................. 487
• Personal lights .............. 487
5-5. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 489
• Glove box...................... 490
• Console box .................. 491
• Cup holders .................. 492
• Bottle holders ................ 493
Luggage compartment features ........................... 494 5-6. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 503
Clock.................................. 504
Power outlets ..................... 505
Seat heaters ...................... 506
Armrest .............................. 508
Coat hooks ........................ 509
Assist grips ........................ 510
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning 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
6Maintenance and care
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RAV4_OM_OM42A78U_(U)Audio remote control switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356, 389
Telephone switches
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365, 457
Talk switch
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
“DISP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Back switch
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system ............... 99
Wireless remote control .... 113
Side doors ......................... 119
Back door .......................... 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 136
Rear seats......................... 138
Driving position memory ... 142
Head restraints.................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 149
Inside rear view mirror ...... 150
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 155
Moon roof .......................... 158
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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (P. 113)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (P. 113)
Key number plate
Vehicles with a smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system(P. 99)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 113)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
The keys
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To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
(P. 646)
■ If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart
key system) and the key number stam ped on your key number plate. Keep
the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a smart key system)
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■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the engine switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,
or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding
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The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)
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Unlocking functionBeep
Holding the driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Pings once
Holding a passenger’s door handle
unlocks all the doors.
Holding a door handle unlocks all
the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.