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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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271-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)
Power seat (driver’s side only)
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) ang le adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support adjustment switch
Adjustment procedure
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1353-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Pull up the lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the
lever.
When a person sits in the rear center position, align all seatbacks at the
same angle.
Adjustment procedure
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box\
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Operate any of the seat adjustment switches.
■ Operating the driving po sition memory after turning the hybrid system
off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased.
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WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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651Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42A56U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode ................... 189
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 188
Hood ..................................... 473
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 188
Identification number ............ 596
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 576
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 188
Overheating .......................... 586
Power switch......................... 188
Engine coolant ......................... 480 Capacity ................................ 598
Checking ............................... 480
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine oil ................................. 477 Capacity ................................ 597
Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine switch (power switch) ....................... 188
Entune Audio ........................... 317 AUX Port/USB port ............... 322
Basic Audio Operations ........ 323
CD player .............................. 339
iPod....................................... 346
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 369
Radio .................................... 337
Steering wheel audio switches.............................. 321
USB memory ........................ 351
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 371
Using the AUX port ............... 356 Entune Audio Plus
*EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 296Function ................................ 296
Warning light......................... 536
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 564
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 600
Hybrid transmission .............. 599
Washer ................................. 483
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 515
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 602
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 537
Front seats ............................... 134 Adjustment............................ 134
Cleaning ............................... 461
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 139
Head restraints ..................... 141
Seat heaters ......................... 422
Seat position memory ........... 139
Front side marker lights ......... 201
Light switch ........................... 201
Replacing light bulbs ............ 515
Wattage ................................ 602
Front turn signal lights ........... 199 Replacing light bulbs ............ 514
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 602
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.