Toyota 2013 RAV4 User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information.......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................24
For safety drive....................26
Seat belts.............................28
SRS airbags.........................36
Safety information
for children.........................47
Child restraint systems ........48
Installing child restraints ......58
Exhaust gas precautions .....71
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system...............................72
Double locking system.........74
Alarm ...................................75
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators....................82
Gauges and meters............. 87
Multi-information display ..... 88
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 98
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system............................. 101
Wireless remote control .... 114
Side doors......................... 117
Back door..........................121
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats........................ 133
Rear seats......................... 135
Head restraints.................. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 141
Inside rear view mirror....... 142
Outside rear view
mirrors............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................. 149
Moon roof.......................... 152
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............158
Cargo and luggage............171
Trailer towing.....................173
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........184
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........188
Automatic transmission
(with S mode) ..................195
Automatic transmission
(with M mode)..................201
CVT (Continuously
Variable Transaxle) .........208
Manual transmission..........214
Turn signal lever................218
Parking brake.....................220
Horn...................................221
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................222
Fog light switch..................227
Windshield wipers
and washer......................228
Rear window wiper
and washer......................234
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 236
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control.................... 240
Toyota parking
assist-sensor...................244
All-wheel drive lock
switch (AWD models)...... 250
Driving assist systems....... 251
Hill-start assist control....... 258
DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system)...............260
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)........ 263
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 269
Utility vehicle
precautions .....................274
4Driving
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5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................280
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................287
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.........................296
5-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX port/
USB port..........................298
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................299
Using the microphone........300
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................301
• Interior lights .................302
• Personal lights .............. 302
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 304
• Glove box...................... 305
• Console box.................. 306
• Cup holders .................. 307
• Bottle holders................308
Luggage compartment
features...........................309
5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors............................. 319
Clock ................................. 320
Portable ashtray................ 321
Power outlets .................... 322
Seat heaters......................323
Armrest.............................. 325
Coat hooks........................ 326
Assist grips........................ 327
5Interior features
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........330
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........335
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................338
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions......................341
Hood..................................345
Positioning a floor jack.......347
Engine compartment..........349
Tires...................................366
Tire inflation pressure ........369
Wheels...............................372
Air conditioning filter ..........374
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......376
Checking and replacing
fuses................................380
Light bulbs .........................394
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 410
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ......................411
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed .....................413
If you think
something is wrong......... 420
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 421
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 422
If a warning message
is displayed .....................428
If you have a flat tire ......... 443
If the engine
will not start..................... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (except
manual transmission)...... 460
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)....... 461
If the vehicle battery
is discharged................... 465
If your vehicle overheats... 472
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls (diesel
engine only) ....................475
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 476
6Maintenance and care 7When trouble arises
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...........480
Fuel information.................496
8-2. Customization
Customizable features.......498
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................502
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ....................504
Alphabetical index...................... 510
8Vehicle specifications Index
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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.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. Using these spare parts and acces-
sories which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety
of your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by certain authori-
ties in your country. Toyota Motor Corporation therefore cannot accept any
liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation involving such parts.
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.
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