2016 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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List of storage features
Glove box ( →P. 505)
Bottle holders ( →P. 507)
Console box (→ P. 505)Cup holders (
→P. 506)
Storage boxes ( →P. 509)
Auxiliary box ( →P. 507)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as t\
his
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 storage com partments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
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Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.Lower box
Upper box
Glove box
Console box
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Vehicles with slide function: When using
the console box lid as an armrest, slide
the console box lid forward as needed.
Pull the lid forward by holding the front of
the lid.

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WARNING
●Do not adjust the position of the console box while the vehicle is moving.
This may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and may lead to an
accident that results in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the front console box
and the center panel or rear seats.
● Be careful not to allow the front console box to hit any passengers while
adjusting its position.
● After adjusting the console box, make sure it is securely locked in position.
Cup holders
FrontRear
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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Press in the lid.
Bottle holders
FrontRear
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box
WARNING
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

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Luggage compartment features
Raise the hooks to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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■Front
Open the deck board by pulling
up the strap.
Warning reflector etc. can be
stowed.
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Rear Vehicles with full-size spare
tire: Turn the knob of each
clip on the rear deck board to
unlock.
Open the deck board by pull-
ing up the strap.
Fold up the deck board.
The deck board can be
removed.
Storage boxes
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■Installing the luggage cover
With the “TOP” marks up,
insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then compress the left of the
luggage cover and insert it
into the recess.
For vehicles with hooks:
Attach the hooks to the rear
seat head restraints.
If necessary, move the rear
seats to enable the hook
engagement.
Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.
WARNING
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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■Removing the luggage coverRelease the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.
Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.
■Stowing the luggage cover (except for vehicles with full-size
spare tire)
Open the rear deck board
and remove the side deck
covers.
Insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then compress the left end of
the luggage cover and insert
it into the recess.
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