Toyota 2013 RAV4 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2013
RAV4

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations.
It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can
locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4
operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2013
RAV4

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control AWD (AWD models) 11
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock* 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bottle holders 25
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert 24
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 25
Door locks 16
Door-Power back 14
Light control-Instrument panel 19
Lights & turn signals 13
Moonroof 16
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 11
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 22
Windows-Power 15
Windshield wipers & washers
15
Doors-Child safety locks 27
Floor mat installation 29
Seat belts 26
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 27
Spare tire & tools 27
Star Safety SystemTM 28-29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 26
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button1,2
Multi-Information Display switch2
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Headlight, turn signal and fog light1 control
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Emergency flasher switch
Intuitive parking assist switch1
Clock
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Display Audio system2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
Display Audio system

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With manual
Air Conditioning system
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Power back door main switch1
12V DC power outlet
USB/AUX port2
Seat heater switches1
Driving mode select switches
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Fuel filler door opener
Hood lock release lever
Power back door switch1
All-Wheel Drive lock switch (AWD models)
BSM (
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert) main switch1
VSC OFF switch
Instrument panel light control
Outside rear view mirror switches
1 If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Automatic Transmission shift position/shift range indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
Airbag warning1
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system warning light1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “All-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Electric power steering system warning1
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1,2
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4/Cruise control SET indicator4
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
5Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that
the steering lock has not been released.
6The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Smart Key system indicator5
Traction Control OFF indicator1
F ront passenger occupant classification indicator
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
ECO mode indicator
High coolant temperature warning1
Blind Spot Monitor warning1/Blind Spot Monitor outside
rearview mirror indicators
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator6

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Power back door (if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Touch Grasp
Push to
lock
Push to unlock
Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull up
Turn to open
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod

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Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
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.”
Engine maintenance

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Automatic Transmission
*The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Auto lock functions
All-wheel drive lock switch
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.
Parking brake
Pull (2) Push
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
Seats-Head restraints
Front seats Rear seats
Lock release button
Lock release button
Active torque control AWD
(AWD models)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat (driver side only)
Pull up
Lean back

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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Low beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system
Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds.
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beam
Auto
Headlights
Type A Type B
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
DRL OFF
Turn signals
Fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Instrument panel
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push and hold
Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
Push
Back door (open and close)
Push

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Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Single wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.

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Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open
Close
Close Tilt
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise
Door locks
Unlock Lock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.

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Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system.
Refer to “Bluetooth®audio/phone,” Section 5-2 in the Owner’s Manual, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
End call
Start call
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever Length
Angle
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
End call
Start call
Voice command
button (if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector (driver side)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Windshield defogger
Synchronizes driver, front passenger and rear temperature settings
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Climate control OFF
Automatic Air Conditioning
Front passenger seat