RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)
6939-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
723What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 196)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 660)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 198)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 130)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 201)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 659)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 660)
●Vehicles without smart key system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: →P. 657
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: →P. 657
●Vehicles without smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (→P. 197)
●Vehicles with smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 201)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 484, 490Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 297 Function ................................ 297
Warning light ......................... 616
Air conditioning filter .............. 583
Air conditioning system ............................ 484, 490
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 616
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44 Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 711
SRS airbags ........................... 36
All-wheel drive lock switch..... 296
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Antenna Radio ............................ 337, 409
Smart key system ................. 130
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 297 Function ................................ 297
Warning light......................... 616
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 267
Armrest..................................... 521
Assist grips .............................. 522
Audio input ...................... 332, 394
Audio system ........................... 326 Audio input............................ 332
AUX port/USB port............. 332, 348, 354
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 361
CD player.............................. 338
iPod ...................................... 348
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 338
Optimal use .......................... 334
Portable music player ........... 332
Radio .................................... 336
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 329
USB memory ........................ 354
AUTO LSD ................................ 297
A
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Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Automatic High Beam ............. 216
Automatic light control system .................................... 215
Automatic transmission.......... 203 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches ........... 206
AUX port ........................... 332, 394
Auxiliary box ............................ 507
Back door Back door.............................. 117
Jam protection function......... 122
Power back door ................... 119
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 599
Wattage ................................ 678
Battery ...................................... 561 Battery checking ................... 561
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 660
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Warning light/ message ..................... 615, 630
Bluetooth
®........................ 386, 473
Audio system ................ 378, 440
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 381, 442
Registering a Bluetooth
® device....... 367, 433
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 369, 435
Wireless communication ........... 361, 428
Bluetooth
® audio ............. 378, 440 Bluetooth
® phone
(audio system)....................... 361
Deleting the call history ........ 375
Making a call......................... 381
Managing speed dials........... 374
Managing the contacts ......... 376
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call .................... 383
Speaking on the phone......... 381
Bluetooth
® phone (Entune Audio)
Deleting the call history ........ 459
Making a call......................... 444
Managing the contacts ......... 463
Message function ................. 451
Phone settings ...................... 457
Receiving a call .................... 447
Speaking on the phone......... 448
Bottle holders .......................... 507
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light/message..................... 615, 627
Brake assist ............................. 297
Break-in tips............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 87
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 305 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 312
Care .................................. 536, 539 Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
B
C
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Cargo capacity ......................... 670
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 338, 410
Chains....................................... 315
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 124
Battery precautions ....... 563, 663
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 399
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 674
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 315
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 664
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Warning message................. 631
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 695
Daytime running light system.................................... 214
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 675
Dimension ................................ 670
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
D
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 672
If the engine will not start ...... 655
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 664
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 673
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 391
AUX Port/USB port ............... 394
Basic Audio Operations ........ 395
CD player.............................. 410
iPod ...................................... 417
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 440
Radio .................................... 408
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 393
USB memory ........................ 422
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 442
Using the AUX port ............... 427
Entune Audio Plus
*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 642
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 675
Brake .................................... 676
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 220
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 678
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 616
F
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 539
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 678
Front turn signal lights ........... 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
Fuel ........................................... 672
Capacity ................................ 672
Fuel gauge .............................. 85
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 614
Information ............................ 679
Refueling............................... 228
Type ...................................... 672
Warning light/ message ..................... 617, 635
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 98
Fuel filler door.......................... 228 Refueling............................... 228
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 614
Fuses ........................................ 588
Gas station information .......... 740
Garage door opener ................ 523
Gauges ....................................... 85
Glove box ................................. 505
Grocery bag hooks .................. 508 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 381, 442
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 212 Automatic High Beam ........... 216
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 592
Wattage ................................ 678
Heated steering wheel ............ 499
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 484
Heated steering wheel .......... 500
Seat heaters ......................... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 486, 493
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 601
Hill-start assist control ........... 297
Hood ......................................... 551
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 508
Coat hooks ........................... 521
Grocery bag hooks ............... 508
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 305
Heaters ......................... 486, 493
Side turn signal lights ............. 210
Replacing light bulbs............. 601
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions .............. 111, 117
Starting the engine................ 198
Warning message ................. 637
Snow tires ................................ 317
Spare tire .................................. 642 Inflation pressure .................. 677
Storage location .................... 643
Spark plug ................................ 674
Specifications .......................... 670
Speedometer .............................. 85
Sport mode............................... 205
Steering lock .................... 197, 201
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches .............. 329, 393
Heated steering wheel .......... 499
Telephone switches ...... 366, 456
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Wattage ................................ 678
Storage feature ........................ 504
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 667
Sun visors ................................ 519
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 161 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 296
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 329, 393
Cruise control switch ............ 272
“DISP” button .......................... 89
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ................................. 260
Door lock switch ................... 113
Driving mode select switch ................................. 205
Driving position memory switches ............................. 144
“ECO MODE” button............. 205
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 604
Engine switch ............... 196, 198
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Garage door opener switches ............................. 523
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 500
Ignition switch ............... 196, 198
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 255
Light switches ....................... 212
Meter control switches ............ 93
Moon roof switches............... 160
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 153
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 117
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 225
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 486, 493
Seat heater switches ............ 500
“SPORT” button .................... 205