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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Safety information for children ........................ 56
Child restraint systems ........ 57
Installing child restraints ...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 72
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 73 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 78
Gauges and meters ............. 84
Multi-information display ...... 88
Fuel consumption information......................... 94
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 107
Back door .......................... 113
Smart key system .............. 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 139
Rear seats ......................... 141
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Moon roof .......................... 160
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 324
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 327
AUX port/USB port ............ 330
5-2. Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system ................... 332
5-3. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 334
5-4. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 336
5-5. Using an external device Listening to an iPod........... 346
Listening to USB memory device................ 352
Using the AUX port ........... 358
5-6. Using Bluetooth
® devices
Bluetooth® audio/
phone .............................. 359
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 364
Register a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 365
5-7. “SETUP” menu Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*” menu) ........ 366
Using the “SETUP” menu (“PHONE” menu) ............ 371
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player .............................. 376 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Making a phone call........... 379
When receiving a phone call ........................ 381
Speaking on the phone...... 382
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 384
5-11. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
Audio system (Entune Audio) ................ 388
5-12. Basic Operations Audio system operations (Entune Audio) ................ 390
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 392
AUX port/USB port ............ 393
Basic audio operations ...... 394
5-13. Setup Setup menu ....................... 396
General settings ................ 397
Audio settings .................... 399
Display settings ................. 400
Voice settings .................... 402
5-14. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source.............................. 403
List screen operation ......... 404
Optimal use of the audio system ............................. 406
5-15. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 407
5-16. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation........... 409
CD player and disc information....................... 410
5Audio system
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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5-17. Using an external deviceiPod player operation ........ 416
USB memory device player operation .............. 421
Using the AUX port ........... 426
5-18. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 427
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 430
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 431
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 432
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 434
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 436
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings............................ 437
5-19. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 439
5-20. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................. 441
Making a call ..................... 443
Receiving a call ................. 446
Speaking on the phone ..... 447
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 450
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 455
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 456 5-21. Phonebook
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 458
5-22. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 468
Bluetooth
®......................... 472
5-23. Other function Voice command system ............................. 478
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................. 484
Automatic air conditioning system .... 490
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters..................... 499
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 501• Interior lights.................. 502
• Personal lights............... 502
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 504• Glove box ...................... 505
• Console box .................. 505
• Cup holders ................... 506
• Bottle holders ................ 507
• Auxiliary box .................. 507
Luggage compartment features ........................... 508
6Interior features
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
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RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Interior lights
*1/Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Moon roof switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Compass
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Garage door opener switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 523
*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2: If equipped
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241-1. For safe use
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Before driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
Floor mat
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