Toyota RAV4 2001 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Side doors ............................ 42
Back door ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats............................ 55
Head restraints..................... 66
Seat belts ............................. 70
Steering wheel ..................... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 81
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 83
Moon roof ............................. 87
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 91
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 95
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 113
Child restraint systems ....... 119
Installing child restraints ..... 123
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 145
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 149
Automatic transmission ...... 152
Turn signal lever ................. 155
Parking brake ..................... 156
Horn.................................... 157
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 158
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 161
Trip information display ...... 164
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 167
Fog light switch ................... 171
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 173
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 177
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 179
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 183
Driving assist systems ........ 191
Hill-start assist control......... 198
Downhill assist control
system .............................. 200
Four-wheel drive lock
switch................................ 203
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions ....................... 204
Cargo and luggage ............. 209
Vehicle load limits ............... 215
Winter driving tips ............... 217
Trailer towing ...................... 221
Dinghy towing ..................... 231
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 234
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 240
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 248
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 250
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 251
Using the radio ................... 254
Using the CD player ........... 260
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 267
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 274
Using the AUX port............. 277
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 278
3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................ 281
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 285
Making a phone call ........... 293
Setting a cellular phone...... 299
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Security and system
setup ................................ 304
Using the phone book ........ 307
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 315
• Personal/interior light
main switch ...................... 316
• Personal/interior lights...... 316
• Interior light ...................... 317
• Luggage compartment
light .................................. 317
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 319
• Glove box ......................... 320
• Console box ..................... 321
• Overhead console............ 322
• Cup holders...................... 323
• Bottle holders ................... 324
• Auxiliary box..................... 326
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 327
Vanity mirrors ..................... 328
Clock .................................. 329
Power outlets ..................... 330
Seat heaters....................... 335
Armrest............................... 337
Coat hooks ......................... 338
Floor mat ............................ 339
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 340
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 346
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 349
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 352
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 359
Hood ................................... 363
Positioning a floor jack........ 365
Engine compartment .......... 367
Tires.................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 395
Key battery ......................... 397
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 401
Light bulbs .......................... 413
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 424
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 425
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 432
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 433
Event data recorder ............ 434
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 436
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
standard tires)................... 449
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
run-flat tires)...................... 467
If the engine will not
start................................... 468
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............... 469
If you lose your keys ........... 470
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 471
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 473
If your vehicle overheats..... 476
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 478
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 480
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 484
Fuel information.................. 496
Tire information .................. 499
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 510
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 513
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 516
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 517
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 519
Abbreviation list......................... 530
Alphabetical index ..................... 532
What to do if... ........................... 541
5When trouble arises 6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlights (low beam) P. 167
Pictorial index Exterior
Front fog lights ∗P. 171
Hood P. 363
Outside rear view
mirrors P. 81
Front turn signal/parking and front
side marker lights P. 155, 167
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights P. 169
Moon roof ∗P. 87
Windshield wipers P. 173
Turn signal lights ∗P. 155

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 381
P. 449
P. 494
P. 499
Back door P. 46
Rear turn signal lights P. 155
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights P. 167
Rear
window
wiper
P. 177
License plate lights P. 167
Side doors P. 42
Rear
window
defogger
P. 248
License
plate light
P. 167
With spare tire
Spare tire P. 449
Fuel filler door P. 91
Roof luggage carrier ∗
P. 209
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Glove box
P. 320
Front seats P. 50
SRS side airbags P. 101
Power window switches P. 83
SRS driver airbag P. 101
Console box P. 321
Interior
Pictorial index
Floor mat P. 339
Head restraints P. 66
Bottle holders P. 324
Seat belts P. 70
Rear seats P. 55 Cup holders P. 323
Auxiliary box
P. 326
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 101

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Vanity mirrors P. 328
Moon roof switches ∗P. 87
Sun visors P. 327
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 101
∗: If equipped
Interior light P. 317
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 79
Personal/interior lights P. 316
Overhead console P. 322
Rear view monitor system ∗P. 183
Coat hooks P. 338

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Window lock switch P. 83
Power window switches P. 83
Door lock switch P. 43
Inside lock buttons P. 43
Pictorial index Interior

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Shift lever P. 152
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 81
Parking brake lever
P. 156
AUX port P. 277
Cup holders P. 323
Shift lock override
button P. 469

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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 78
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch ∗
P. 167
P. 155
P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 173
P. 177
Fuel filler door opener
P. 91
Emergency flasher
switch P. 424
Four-wheel drive lock switch ∗P. 203
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 158
Audio system
Navigation system *
P. 251
Hood release lever P. 363
Horn P. 157

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Instrument panel light control dial P. 159
“DAC” switch ∗P. 200
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Cruise control switch P. 179
“DISP” switch P. 165
Audio remote control switches ∗,* P. 278
Without hands-free phone system
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key system) P. 149
Instrument panel
Pictorial index
With hands-free phone system
Cruise control switch P. 179
“DISP” switch P. 165
Audio remote control switches P. 278
Talk switch P. 286
Telephone switch P. 286
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key system) P. 149

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With an automatic air conditioning system
With a manual air conditioning system
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Air conditioning system P. 234
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ∗
P. 248
P. 248
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key system) P. 145
Air conditioning system P. 240
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 248
Security indicator P. 95
Security indicator P. 95
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Windshield wiper de-icer switch ∗P. 250
Cup holders P. 323
Seat heater switch ∗P. 335
Power outlet P. 330
VSC OFF
switch
P. 193, 194
Instrument panel
Pictorial index
∗: If equipped

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Luggage compartment
Pictorial index
Luggage cover ∗P. 342
Second seatback release lever ∗P. 58
Grocery bag hooks
P. 340
Storage boxes ∗P. 340
Cargo hooks P. 340
∗: If equipped
Power outlet P. 330
Luggage
compartment
light
P. 317

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
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.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect 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.