2017 TOYOTA RAV4 Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
& OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
SAFETY
SENSE
SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Smart Key system
Type A
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
PushDepress brake pedal
Off - All systems OFF.
Accessories - Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used; engine not running.
Type B
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
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OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Insert rod to hold hood open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, Check Engine “”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Driver seatTurn to open
Close
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler capEngine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
+
-
With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when the headlights
are turned ON.
Brightness control
Light control-Instrument cluster
Engine maintenance
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* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-(With Smart Key system) Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-(Without Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON”
to “ACC” or “LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park*P
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
S“S” mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Lights & turn signals
Parking brake
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Lock release leverAngle
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly(3) Lower
SetRelease
Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Automatic On/Off1
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel and headlights turn
on and off automatically
Automatic Off1
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when the lock switch
on remote is pushed after all the doors are locked.
Automatic High Beam
Designed to automatically turn on or off high beams as necessary.
1 If equipped.
Type A
Type C
Type B
HEADLIGHTS
Parking lights
Parking lights
Low beam
High beam flasher
Highbeam
Auto
DRL ON
Headlights
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
OFF
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Windshield wipers & washers
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn
FRONT
REAR
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Intermittent
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency1
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Mist
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
Right turn
Lane change1
Lane change2
Left turn
p 221
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
TURN SIGNALS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise late at night in residential areas or to cut emissions when parking in a small garage or underground car park.
SPORT drive mode
ECO drive mode
All-Wheel Drive Lock (AWD models)
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or
unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Seat adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
p 141, 142
UnlockLock
Door locks
Seats-Head restraints
Push lock release button to push downPush lock releasebutton to push downPush lock releasebutton to push down
Front seatsRear outboard seatRear seats
MANUAL SEATPOWER SEAT
Seat position (forward/backward)Height crank(driver side only)
Seatback angleSeat position (forward/backward)Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Vertical height adjustment
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seat adjustments-Rear
Pull up
Pull up
Push back
Pull forward
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