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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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5-10. PhonebookContact/Call History Settings ........................... 404
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 414
Bluetooth
®......................... 418
5-12. Other function Voice command system............................. 424
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 430
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters .......... 438
• Heated steering wheel ............................ 439
• Seat heaters ................. 439
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 440• Interior lights ................. 441
• Personal lights .............. 441
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 443• Glove box...................... 444
• Console box .................. 444
• Cup holders .................. 445
• Bottle holders ................ 446
• Auxiliary box ................. 446
Luggage compartment features ........................... 447 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features........ 457 • Sun visors .................... 457
• Vanity mirrors ............... 457
• Power outlets ................ 458
• Armrest.......................... 459
• Coat hooks .................... 459
• Assist grips ................... 460
Garage door opener .......... 461
Compass ........................... 468
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 474
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 477
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 480
General maintenance ........ 483
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 486
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
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RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Interior lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Moon roof switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Compass
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Garage door opener switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
*1: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
*2: If equipped
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3194-6. Driving tips
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Driving
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoi ding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the br akes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline eng ine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehi cle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause larg e amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 430
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters .......... 438
• Heated steering
wheel ............................ 439
• Seat heaters ................. 439 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 440• Interior lights ................. 441
• Personal lights .............. 441
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 443• Glove box...................... 444
• Console box .................. 444
• Cup holders .................. 445
• Bottle holders ................ 446
• Auxiliary box ................. 446
Luggage compartment features ........................... 447
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 457 • Sun visors .................... 457
• Vanity mirrors ............... 457
• Power outlets ................ 458
• Armrest ......................... 459
• Coat hooks.................... 459
• Assist grips .................. 460
Garage door opener.......... 461
Compass ........................... 468
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior lights ( →P. 441)
Interior/personal lights ( →P. 441)
Instrument panel center illumination1
2
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4416-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■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
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Personal lights
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6-2. Using the interior lights
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
● If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light main switch is in the door position, the interior lights will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes.
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 643)