
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(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 safe driving ................... 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 ..... 74
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 75
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 84 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 88
Gauges and meters ............. 93
Multi-information display ...... 97
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 101
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 113
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system .............. 136
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 144
Rear seats ......................... 146
Driving position memory .... 149
Head restraints .................. 151
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 154
Inside rear view mirror ....... 156
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 158
3-5. Opening, closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
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Operation of
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 108
3-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 113
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system ............. 136
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 144
Rear seats......................... 146
Driving position memory ... 149
Head restraints.................. 151
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 154
Inside rear view mirror ...... 156
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 158
3-5. Opening, closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 164 

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Operation of each component
Driving position memory∗
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat) can
be recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
■Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired positions.
While pressing the “SET”
button, press button “1” or “2”
until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
∗: If equipped
This feature automatically adjusts  the driver’s seat to suit your
preferences.
Driving position memory
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DoorsAutomatic door locking 
and unlocking system ......... 116
Back door.............................. 119
Door glasses ......................... 161
Door lock....................... 113, 119
Open door warning  buzzer................................. 137
Open door warning  message ............................. 558
Outside rear view mirrors...... 158
Rear door child-protectors .... 116
Side doors............................. 113
Driver’s seat belt reminder 
light......................................... 549
Driver’s seat position  memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 168 Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving in the rain .................. 169
Driving mode select switch ................................. 206
Hybrid vehicle driving  tips ...................................... 314
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter drive tips .................... 317
Driving position memory ........ 149
Dynamic radar cruise  control .................................... 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning message ................. 558
ECB (Electronically  Controlled Brake  System) .... 308
Eco drive mode ........................ 206
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
E-Four ....................................... 309 Electric Power Steering 
(EPS) ...................................... 308
Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 548
Electronically Controlled 
Brake System (ECB) ............. 308
Electronic key .......................... 108 Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 590
Replacing the battery............ 518
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 547
If a warning light  turns on .............................. 547
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................ 556
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged.......................... 592
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........... 590
If the hybrid system will not 
start .................................... 588
If you have a flat tire ............. 576
If you lose your keys ............. 109
If you think something is  wrong ................................. 546
If your vehicle becomes  stuck ................................... 602
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an 
emergency ......................... 539
If your vehicle needs to be  towed.................................. 540
If your vehicle overheats....... 597
Emergency flashers ................ 538
Energy monitor/consumption  screen .................................... 101
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 488
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 198
Hood ..................................... 485
How to start the hybrid  system ......... ....................... 198
Identification number ............ 608
If the hybrid system will not  start .................................... 588
Ignition switch  (power switch) .................... 198
Overheating .......................... 597
Power switch......................... 198
Engine coolant ......................... 492 Capacity ................................ 610
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Engine oil ................................. 489 Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 489
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Engine switch  (power switch) ....................... 198
Entune Audio ........................... 329 AUX Port/USB port ............... 334
Basic Audio Operations ........ 335
CD player .............................. 351
iPod....................................... 358
Listening to Bluetooth
® 
Audio .................................. 381
Radio .................................... 349
Steering wheel audio  switches.............................. 333
USB memory ........................ 363
Using a Bluetooth
® 
Phone ................................. 383
Using the AUX port ............... 368 Entune Audio Plus
*EPS (Electric Power 
Steering) ................................ 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 548
EV drive mode ......................... 203
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 74
Flat tire ..................................... 576
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 612
Hybrid transmission .............. 611
Washer ................................. 495
Fog lights ................................. 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage ................................ 614
Front passenger occupant  classification system .............. 51
Front seats ............................... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Cleaning ............................... 473
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 151
Seat heaters ......................... 434
Seat position memory ........... 149
Front side marker lights ......... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Wattage ................................ 614
Front turn signal lights ........... 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 526
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 614
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ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 518
Fuses .................................... 520
Light bulbs ............................ 523
Tires ...................................... 576
Wireless remote control 
battery ................................ 518
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners ...................... 644
Resetting the maintenance  required reminder light ......... 477
Road accident cautions ............ 82
Seat belt reminder light........... 549
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking 
Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining  the seat belt ........................ 474
Emergency Locking  Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should  wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper  seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 549
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for  Canadian owners ............... 645
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 547
Seat heaters ............................. 434
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seating capacity ...................... 182 Seats ................................. 144, 146
Adjustment............................ 144
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 473
Driving position memory ....... 149
Folding down the rear  seatbacks ........................... 147
Head restraint ....................... 151
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 434
Seat position memory ........... 149
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 216
Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LDA (Lane Departure Alert  with steering control) .......... 255
Radar sensor ........................ 235
Rain-sensing windshield  wipers ................................. 225
Touchless sensor ................. 121
Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 209
Shift lock system ..................... 208
Shopping bag hooks ............... 443
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs .... 527, 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Side mirrors ............................. 158 Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 298
Heaters ................................. 429
Side turn signal lights ............. 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Turn signal lever ................... 211
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Smart key system .................... 136Antenna location ................... 136
Entry functions .............. 113, 119
Starting the hybrid system .... 198
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 576
Inflation pressure .................. 613
Storage location .................... 577
Spark plug ................................ 611
Specifications .......................... 606
Speedometer .............................. 93
Sport mode............................... 206
Steering lock ............................ 201
Steering wheel ......................... 154 Adjustment ............................ 154
Audio switches ...................... 333
Heated steering wheel .......... 435
Telephone switches .............. 397
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs............. 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Storage feature ........................ 439
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 602
Sun visors ................................ 453
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 165
Switch Audio remote control 
switches.............................. 333
Cruise control switch............. 276
Door lock switch.................... 115
Driving mode select  switch ................................. 206
Driving position memory 
switches.............................. 149
Dynamic radar cruise  control switch...................... 264
“ECO MODE” button ............. 206 Emergency flashers 
switch ................................. 538
Engine switch  (power switch) .................... 198
EV drive mode switch ........... 203
Fog light switch ..................... 222
Garage door opener  switches ............................. 457
Heated steering wheel  switch ................................. 435
Ignition switch ....................... 198
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LDA (Lane Departure Alert  with steering control) .......... 258
Light switches ....................... 213
Meter control switches ............ 98
Moon roof switches............... 164
Outside rear view mirror  switches ............................. 158
Power back door opener 
and closer switch................ 119
Power door lock switch ......... 115
Power switch ........................ 198
Power window switch ........... 161
Rear window wiper and  washer switch..................... 227
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers switch ................ 429
Seat heater switches ............ 435
“SPORT” button .................... 206
Talk switch
*.......................... 420
Telephone switches .............. 397
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ........................ 502
VSC OFF switch ................... 310
Window lock switch .............. 161
Windshield wipers and  washer switch..................... 223
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.