Toyota RAV4 2005 User manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Garage door opener, garage door
opener box or auxiliary box
6. Electric moon roof switch and personal
light
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Parking brake lever
12. Cup holders
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlet
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview

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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Instrument panel light control knob
3. Engine immobilizer system indicator
light
4. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
5. Wiper and washer switches
6. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
7. Audio system
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
10. Clock display
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Seat heater switches
14. Ashtray
15. Ignition switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Tilt steering lock release lever
18. Audio remote control switches

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19. “TRAC OFF” (traction control off)
switch
20. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch

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1. Speedometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Tachometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Anti- lock brake system warning light∗1
or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
or
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
or
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 109 in Section 1- 6.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 135 in
Section 1- 7.
Cruise control indicator light∗2
Overdrive- off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
(two- wheel drive models)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Other equipment
Clock 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets 179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door opener box 183. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary boxes 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie- down hooks 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grocery bag hooks 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Separation net 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the “:00” button.
For example, if the “:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the
time will change to 2:00.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
Cigarette lighter and front ashtray
Rear ashtray
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
To use the ashtray, pull it out.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
Front: To remove the ashtray, press down
on the lock spring plate and pull it out.
Rear: To remove the ashtray, hold both
sides of it and pull up slightly but firmly.
Pull the bottom out of the holder.
Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays