Toyota Rav 4 2006 User manual

2005 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
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First Printing: Oct. 14, 2005 01-051014-00
FOREWORD
To assist you in your sales and service activities, this manual explains the main characteristics of the new RAV4,
in particular providing a technical explanation of the construction and operation of new mechanisms and new
technology used.
Applicable models: ACA33. 38, GSA33, 38 series
This manual is divided into 3 sections.
1. New Model Outline - Explanation of the product to give a general understanding of its features.
2. Technical Description - Technical explanation of the construction and operation of each new system and
component.
3. Appendix - Major technical specifications of the vehicle.
CAUTION, NOTICE, REFERENCE and NOTE are used in the following ways:
CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation which could result in injury if instructions are
ignored.
NOTICE Damage to the vehicle or components may occur if instructions are ignored.
REFERENCE Explains the theory behind mechanisms and techniques.
NOTE Notes or comments not included under the above 3 titles.
For detailed service specifications and repair procedures, refer to the following Repair Manuals:
Manual Name Pub. No.
2006 RAV4 Repair Manual
2006 RAV4 Electrical Wiring Diagram RM01M1U EM01M1U
All information contained herein is the most up-to-date at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
ACA33 L - A N P X K A
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2STEERING WHEEL POSITION
L: Left-hand Drive
4BODY TYPE
N: 5-door Wagon
5GEAR SHIFT TYPE
P: 4-speed Automatic, Floor
A: 5-speed Automatic, Floor
6
GRADE
X: — (Standard)
G: Limited
S: Sport
8DESTINATION
A: U.S.A.
K: Canada
3MODEL NAME
A: RAV4
7ENGINE SPECIFICATION
K: DOHC and SFI
1
BASIC MODEL CODE
CODE DRIVE TYPE ENGINE
4WD
ACA38 2WD
ACA33 2AZ-FE
2GR-FE
4WD
GSA38 2WD
GSA33
MO-3
MODEL CODE

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
MO-4
MODEL LINE-UP
TRANSAXLE
DESTI-
ENGINE
BODY
GRADE
4-speed Automatic 5-speed Automatic
DESTI
NATION ENGINE
BODY
TYPE GRADE 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
U241E U140F U151E U151F
—ACA38L-
ANPXKA ACA33L- ANPXKA — —
2AZ-FE Limited ACA38L-
ANPGKA ACA33L- ANPGKA — —
USA
Sport ACA38L-
ANPSKA ACA33L- ANPSKA — —
U. S. A. — — — GSA38L-
ANAXKA GSA33L- ANAXKA
2GR-FE Limited — — GSA38L-
ANAGKA GSA33L- ANAGKA
5-door Sport — — GSA38L-
ANASKA GSA33L- ANASKA
5 door
Wagon — — ACA33L-
ANPXKK — —
2AZ-FE Limited — ACA33L-
ANPGKK — —
Canada
Sport — ACA33L-
ANPSKK — —
Canada — — — — GSA33L-
ANAXKK
2GR-FE Limited — — — GSA33L-
ANAGKK
Sport — — — GSA33L-
ANASKK

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO41Y
01MMO42Y
Front: 1560 mm (61.4 in.)
Rear: 1560 mm (61.4 in.)
1815 mm (71.5 in.)
1855 mm (73.0 in.)*3
1685 mm (66.3 in.)
1745 mm (68.7 in.)*1
1690 mm (66.5 in.)*2
1755 mm (69.1 in.)*1, 2
855 mm (33.7 in.) 2660 mm (104.7 in.) 1085 mm (42.7 in.)
4570 mm (180.0 in.)*4
4575 mm (180.1 in.)*5
4580 mm (180.3 in.)*6
4600 mm (181.1 in.)*7
*1: Without Roof Rail
*2: With Rear No. 2 Seat
*3: With Over-fender
*4: With 215/70R16 Tire
*5: With 225/65R17 Tire
*6: With 235/55R18 Tire
*7: With Spare Tire Cover
MO-34
DIMENSIONS

NEW MODEL OUTLINE MO-35
EQUIPMENT LIST
U.S.A. : Standard OP: Option —: None
Engine 2AZ-FE 2GR-FE
Grade —Limited Sport — Limited Sport
Bumper Colored      
Radiator Grille
Material —  —
Radiator Grille Material Partially Plated —— — —
Outside Door Handle
Material — — — —
Outside Door Handle Colored —  — 
Exterior
Back Door Handle Colored      
Exterior Outside Rear View Material/Remote Control — — — —
Outside
Rear
View
Mirror Color/Remote Control/Heater —  — 
Roof Rail OP   OP  
Rear Spoiler      
Spats
Front & Rear OP     
Spats Rear — — — — —
215/70R16 — — — — —
Tire 225/65R17 OP —  —
Tire
235/55R18 — — — — 
16 x 6 1/2J Steel — — — — —
Disc Wheel
17 x 6 1/2J Steel OP — — — —
Disc Wheel 17 x 7 J Aluminum OP — OP —
18 x 7 1/2J Aluminum — — — — 
Tire Pressure Warning System      
Chassis
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) &
Brake Assist & TRAC (Traction Control) &
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) *1
     
Hill-start Assist Control OP*2OP*2—  
DAC (Downhill Assist Control) OP*2OP*2—  
3-spoke Urethane —  —
Wheel 3-spoke Urethane with Steering Pad Switch
(Audio) — — OP — — OP
Steering 3-spoke Leather with Steering Pad Switch (Audio) —— — —
Column Manual Tilt &Telescopic      
EPS (Electrical Power Steering)      
Shift Knob
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) —  —
Shift Knob Leather —— — —
Cover
Fabric      
Cover Leather — OP*3— — OP*3—
Driver
6-way Manual —  —
Seat
Front Driver 8-way Power —— — —
Seat
Front
Passenger 4-way Manual      
Rear
No. 1 60/40 Split Retractable*4     
Body Rear No. 2 OP OP — OP OP —
Body
Seat Heater — OP*5— — OP*5—
Front
Driver 3-point, Pretensioner &
Force Limiter      
Seat Belt
Front Passenger 3-point, Pretensioner &
Force Limiter & ALR*6     
Rear
Rear No.1
3 point ELR*7ALR*6
     
Rear Rear No.2 3-point ELR*
7
, ALR*
6
OP*2OP*2— OP*2OP*2—
*1: 2WD models have been provided with Automatic LSD (Limited Slip Differential). (Continued)
*2: Only for Models with Rear No. 2 Seat
*3: Except Models with Rear No.2 Seat
*4: Models with rear No. 2 seat have been provided with walk-in function.
*5: Models with Leather Seat
*6: Automatic Locking Retractor
*7: Emergency Locking Retractor

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
MO-36
: Standard OP: Option —: None
Engine 2AZ-FE 2GR-FE
Grade — Limited Sport — Limited Sport
Headlight Halogen      
Light Auto Turn-OFF System      
Front Fog Light —  — 
Daytime Running Lighting System OP OP OP OP OP OP
Windshield Wiper Intermittent Type      
Rear Wiper Intermittent Type      
Radio/CD, 6 Speakers —  —
Audio System
Radio/In-dash CD Changer, 6 Speakers OP OP OP OP
Audio System Radio/In-dash CD Changer, 9 Speakers — OP OP — OP OP
Rear Seat Entertainment System — — — — OP —
Manual Type —  —
Air Conditioning Automatic Type —— — —
Air
Conditioning
Clean Air Filter      
Heater Conventional Type      
Body Cruise Control System      
Body
Electrical
Illuminated Entr
y
Key Illumination & Room Light &
Front Personal Light —  —
Illuminated
Entry
System Key Illumination & Room Light &
Front Personal Light & Foot Light —— — —
Power Window
System
All Door Power Type
Only for Driver’s Seat:
One Motion Auto Up-and-down,
Jam Protection Function
     
Power Door Lock Control System      
Door Lock Control Wireless Door Lock Remote Control
System      
Engine Immobilizer System —— — —
Sliding Roof — OP OP — OP OP
Driver Dual-stage      
SRS*8Airbag System Front
Passenger Dual-stage with Occupant
Classification System      
Side & Roll Sensing Type Curtain Shield OP OP OP OP OP OP
*8: Supplemental Restraint System

NEW MODEL OUTLINE MO-37
Canada : Standard OP: Option —: None
Engine 2AZ-FE 2GR-FE
Grade — Limited Sport — Limited Sport
Bumper Colored      
Radiator Grille
Material —  —
Radiator Grille Material Partially Plated —— — —
Outside Door Handle
Material — — — —
Outside Door Handle Colored —  — 
Exterior Back Door Handle Colored      
Outside Rear View
Mirror Color/Remote Control/Heater      
Roof Rail OP   OP  
Rear Spoiler      
Spats Front & Rear OP   OP  
215/70R16 — — — — —
Tire 225/65R17 OP —  —
Tire
235/55R18 — — — — 
16 x 6 1/2J Steel — — — — —
Disc Wheel
17 x 6 1/2J Steel OP — — — —
Disc Wheel 17 x 7 J Aluminum OP — OP —
18 x 7 1/2J Aluminum — — — — 
Ch i
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) &
Brake Assist & TRAC (Traction Control) &
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) *1
     
Chassis Hill-start Assist Control OP*1OP*1—  
DAC (Downhill Assist Control) OP*1OP*1—  
3-spoke Urethane —  —
Wheel 3-spoke Urethane
with Steering Pad Switch (Audio) — — OP — — OP
Steering
Wheel
3-spoke Leather
with Steering Pad Switch (Audio) —— — —
Column Manual Tilt &Telescopic      
EPS (Electrical Power Steering)      
Shift Knob
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) —  —
Shift Knob Leather —— — —
Cover
Fabric      
Cover Leather — OP*2— — OP*2—
Driver
6-way Manual —  —
Seat
Front Driver 8-way Power —— — —
Seat
Front
Passenger 4-way Manual      
Rear
No. 1 60/40 Split Retractable*3     
Bod
y
Rear No. 2 OP OP — OP OP —
Body
Seat Heater — OP*4— — OP*4—
Front
Driver 3-point, Pretensioner
& Force Limiter      
Seat Belt
Front Passenger 3-point, Pretensioner &
Force Limiter & ALR*5     
Rear
Rear No. 1
3 point ELR*6ALR*5
     
Rear Rear No. 2 3-point ELR*
6
, ALR*
5
OP*1OP*1— OP*1OP*1—
*1: Only for Models with Rear No. 2 Seat (Continued)
*2: Except Models with Rear No.2 Seat
*3: Models with rear No. 2 seat have been provided with walk-in function.
*4: Models with Leather Seat
*5: Automatic Locking Retractor
*6: Emergency Locking Retractor

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
MO-38
: Standard OP: Option —: None
Engine 2AZ-FE 2GR-FE
Grade — Limited Sport — Limited Sport
Headlight Halogen      
Light Auto Turn-OFF System      
Front Fog Light —  — 
Daytime Running Lighting System      
Windshield Wiper Intermittent Type      
Windshield Deicer      
Rear Wiper Intermittent Type      
Radio/CD, 6 Speakers —  —
Audio System
Radio/In-dash CD Changer, 6 Speakers OP OP OP OP
Audio System Radio/In-dash CD Changer, 9 Speakers — OP OP — OP OP
Rear Seat Entertainment System — — — — OP —
Manual Type —  —
Air Conditioning Automatic Type —— — —
Air
Conditioning
Clean Air Filter      
Bd
Heater Conventional Type      
Body
Electrical
Cruise Control System      
El
ec
t
r
i
ca
l
Illuminated Entr
y
Key Illumination & Room Light &
Front Personal Light —  —
Illuminated
Entry
System Key Illumination & Room Light &
Front Personal Light & Foot Light —— — —
Power Window
System
All Door Power Type
Only for Driver’s Seat:
One Motion Auto Up-and-down,
Jam Protection Function
     
Power Door Lock Control System      
Door Lock Control Wireless Door Lock Remote Control
System      
Engine Immobilizer System      
Sliding Roof — OP OP — OP OP
Driver Dual-stage      
SRS*7Airbag
System Front
Passenger Dual-stage with Occupant
Classification System      
y
Side & Roll Sensing Type Curtain Shield OP OP OP OP OP OP
*7: Supplemental Restraint System

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO30Y
01MMO31Y
01MMO32Y
MO-23
EQUIPMENT
Audio System
Three types of audio systems are provided, as detailed below.
The CD player has a CD-TEXT display function that displays the text information when playing CDs that
contain CD text.
The CD player on the all models has MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio)
format playback functions.
Head Unit Specifications : Standard OP: Option —: None
Design
Specification
Provided
Design Specification Standard Limited Sport
AM/FM Tuner
CD Player
CD-TEXT Display Function
MP3 and WMA Playback
Function
6-speaker System
Manufacturer: Fujitsu TEN
—
AM/FM Tuner
In-dash-6-CD Changer
CD-TEXT Display Function
MP3 and WMA Playback
Function
6-speaker System
Manufacturer: Fujitsu TEN
OP OP
AM/FM Tuner
In-dash-6-CD Changer
CD-TEXT Display Function
MP3 and WMA Playback
Function
9-speaker System
Manufacturer: Fujitsu TEN
— OP OP

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO33Y
(2)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(4)
01MMO35Y01MMO34Y
Remote Controller
MO-24
Speaker Location 
Speaker Specification 
Type Caliber Impedance Input Range
(1)
Front Door
JBL 16.0 cm 2.2 Ω29 W
(1) Front Door Standard 16.0 cm 4 Ω20 W
(2)
Tweeter
JBL 6.5 cm 2 Ω20 W
(2) Tweeter Standard 6.5 cm 4 Ω20 W
(3)
Rear Door
JBL 16.0 cm/2.0 cm 2.6 Ω20 W
(3) Rear Door Standard 16.0 cm 4 Ω20 W
(4) Woofer JBL 20.0 cm 2.0 Ω50 W
RSES (Rear Seat Entertainment System)
The RSES with which the rear seat occupants can enjoy a video DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) has been
made available as optional equipment on the Limited grade for the 2GR-FE engine model.
The RSES consists of a 9-inch wide LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a DVD player that are located under
the roof, and a remote controller.
The RSES is operated by the remote controller.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO37Y
Manual A/C Model 01MMO36Y Automatic A/C Model
01NMO77Y
01NMO76Y
Micro Dust and
Pollen Filter Control Switch
Clean Air Filter Pollen
Conceptual Image of Pollen Removal
MO-25
Air Conditioning System
Manual air conditioning is provided as standard equipment for the Standard and Sport grades.
An automatic air conditioning that can set the temperature independently for the driver and front passenger
areas is provided as standard equipment for the Limited grade.
The automatic air conditioning is provided with the micro dust and pollen filter control.
Micro Dust and Pollen Filter Control
The micro dust and pollen filter control quickly removes pollen from the front seat occupant area with
the pressing of the micro dust and pollen filter control switch on the heater control panel, without
requiring any complex air conditioning operation.
When the user pushes the micro dust and pollen filter control switch, the air conditioning operates in the
recirculation mode. The clean air that has passed through the clean air filter blows out from the face outlet
to the occupant area.
The filtered clean air quickly removes pollen from the occupant area. After that, the air in the cabin
recirculates and continues to remove pollen in the air by allowing the clean air filter to capture the pollen.
When the amount of pollen in the cabin as a whole diminishes to a certain level, the air conditioning
automatically resumes operating in the auto mode.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
00RMO58Y
Panic Button
Lock Button
Unlock Button
01NMO79Y
01NMO78Y
Tilt-and-slide Roof
Tilt-and-slide Switch
MO-26
Wireless Door Lock Remote Control System
A wireless door lock remote control system with a panic button and answer back function which blinks the
hazard warning lights when locking or unlocking is available as standard equipment.
Sliding Roof System
A tilt-and-slide roof, which is provided with a one-touch function (slide open/close and tilt up/down) and
a jam protection function, is available as optional equipment on the Sport and Limited grades.
A tilt-and-slide switch is provided at the overhead console.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO38Y
Windshield Glass Front Door Glass Back
Door Glass
Rear
Quarter Glass
Rear
Door Glass
281MO42Y281MO41
Hood Panel
Washer Nozzle
Windshield Glass
Main
Flow
Center
Fluid
Volume
MO-27
Windshield and Door Glass
The windshield and door glasses are provided as follows:
Glass
Portion Windshield Front Door Glass Rear Door Glass Rear Quarter Glass Back Door Glass
Grade — — Standard Sport and
Limited Standard Sport and Limited Standard Sport and Limited
Glass Green UV Reduction
Green
UV
Reduction
Green
Dark
Gray*
UV
Reduction
Green
Dark
Gray*
UV
Reduction
Green
Dark
Gray*
*: Optional equipment on Standard grade
Washer System
Front
Spray type washer nozzles are provided under the hood panel for improved appearance.
The spray type washer nozzle sprays the washer fluid over a wide area by spraying it in a fan shape.
The washer fluid volume sprayed in the center of the spray area has been reduced so as not to hinder the
driver’s view when the washer system is operated.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
NOTICE:
The construction of the spray type washer nozzle does not allow adjustment of the spray angle.
Do not adjust the spray angle as this could damage the washer nozzle.
To change the spray angle, replace the nozzle by a nozzle with a different spray angle.
For details, refer to the 2006 RAV4 Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM01M1U).
01NMO83Y
01NMO82Y
Washer Nozzle Rear Spoiler
Back Door Glass
Fluid
Volume
01NMO98Y01MMO43Y01NMO28Y
(1)
(2)
(3)
MO-28
Rear
A flat-spray type washer nozzle is used on all models.
The washer nozzle is located below the rear spoiler for an enhanced appearance.
The flat-spray type washer nozzle sprays washer fluid in a fan shape over a wide area for enhanced wiping
performance.
Power Outlet
Three power outlets are provided:
(1) Under the center console
(2) Inside console box
(3) Under the left deck side trim

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO02Y
01MMO04Y
01MMO01Y
01MMO03Y
Fog Lights
Over-fender
Plated
Grille Bar
Headlight (High Beam) Side Marker
Headlight (Low Beam) Turn Signal Light
Limited Grade Sport Grade
For Sport Grade
MO-5
EXTERIOR
Front Design
The front of the vehicle has been designed with a powerful look that emphasizes the large-diameter tires.
The four-beam headlight that accommodates clearance light and turn signal light is used.
The combination of the multi-reflector type reflectors and the see-through outer lenses is used in the
headlight create a crystal appearance. Furthermore, smoke-painted extensions are used for the headlights
of the Sport grade to achieve a sporty design.
The radiator grille consists of a mesh portion and two grille bars to express powerfulness. The Limited
grade uses plated grille bars to achieve an elegant design.
The round front fog lights in the sides of the front bumper are available as standard equipment for the
Limited and Sport grades.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO06Y01MMO05Y
01MMO07Y
Spare Tire Cover
Stop Light and Taillight
Side Marker
Turn Signal Light
Back-up Light
Limited Grade Sport Grade
Over-fender
MO-6
Rear Design
The rear of the vehicle has been shaped to integrate with the spare tire cover, realizing a design that
emphasizes its SUV-ness.
The spare tire cover is standard equipment for the Limited grade.
The combination lights are arranged vertically. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are used for the stop light
and taillight, for enhanced visibility and an elegant look.

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
01MMO08Y
01MMO09Y
Roof Rail
Over-fender
Limited Grade
Sport Grade
MO-7
Side Design
The side of the vehicle portrays a unique cabin design consisting of a wedged surface composition and
a dynamically drawn arc.
Roof rails are available as optional equipment on the Standard grade, and provided as standard equipment
on the Limited and Sport grades.
Over-fenders are available as optional equipment on the Limited grade, and provided as standard
equipment on the Sport grade.

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Exterior Color
Exterior colors for new model are as follows:
Color No. Color Name
040 Super White II
070 White Pearl Crystal Shine
1F7 Silver Metallic
1E0 Dark Gray Mica
202 Black
3R3 Red Mica Metallic
4R4 Beige Metallic
6T6 Light Green Metallic
8R3 Grayish Blue Metallic
8S6 Dark Blue Mica
Exterior Parts Color
Exterior parts colors are provided as follows: : Standard OP: Option —: None
Destination U.S.A. and Canada
Grade Standard High High
Color
Material
Exterior
Material
Exterior
Material
Exterior
Parts Name Material
Exterior
Color Material
Exterior
Color Material
Exterior
Color
Front/Rear Bumper — ——
Radiator Grille —*1——
Rear Spoiler — ——
Spare Tire Cover — — — ——
Roof Rail ———
Outside Rear View Mirror *2*3——
Outside Door Handle —— —
Back Door Handle — ——
Over-fender — — — OP — 
*1: Partially plated on the Limited Grade
*2: U.S.A. Model
*3: Canada Model

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Tire and Disc Wheel
Tires and disc wheels are provided as follows:
Destination U.S.A and Canada
Grade Standard Sport
Engine 2AZ-FE 2AZ-FE 2GR-FE 2AZ-FE & 2GR-FE 2AZ-FE & 2GR-FE
Provided Standard Option Standard Option Standard
Tire Size 215/70R16 225/65R17 235/55R18
Disc Wheel
Size 16 x 6 1/2J 17 x 6 1/2J 17 x 7 J 18 x 7 1/2J
Disc Wheel
Material Steel Aluminum 
P.C.D.*
mm (in.) 114.3 (4.5)   
Offsetmm (in.) 45 (1.8)   
Wheel Design
Full Wheel Cap Center Cap Aluminum Wheel Aluminum Wheel
Destination U.S.A and Canada
Grade Limited
Engine 2AZ-FE & 2GR-FE
Provided Standard
Tire Size 225/65R17
Disc Wheel
Size 17 x 7 J
Disc Wheel
Material Aluminum
P.C.D.*
mm (in.) 114.3 (4.5)
Offsetmm (in.) 45 (1.8)
Wheel Design
Aluminum Wheel
*: Pitch Circle Diameter

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EXTERIOR APPEARANCE