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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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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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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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6Interior features
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
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 519 • Sun visors .................... 519
• Vanity mirrors ............... 519
• Power outlets ................ 520
• Armrest ......................... 521
• Coat hooks.................... 521
• Assist grips .................. 522
Garage door opener.......... 523
Compass ........................... 530
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Interior lights list
Interior lights ( →P. 502)
Interior/personal lights ( →P. 502)
Engine switch light (if equipped)
Instrument panel center illumination (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)1
2
3
4
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■FrontOff
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
On
■RearOff
Door position
The interior light comes on when
a door is opened. It turns off
when the doors are closed.
On
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
1
2
3
1
2
3
Personal lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), engine
switch mode or presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
Footwell lights (if equipped): When shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P, the brightness of the footwell lights will be reduced.
● If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes:
• Interior light
• Engine switch light (if equipped)
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 702)
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Interior features
Other interior features
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
Side extender (if equipped):
Place in side position then slide
backwards.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
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2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is off.