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.