Toyota RAV4 2008 User manual

2008
Quick Reference Guide

!A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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
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.
2008
RAV4

1
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Active torque control 4WD 10
Air Conditioning/Heating 16-17
Audio 18-19
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21
Automatic Transmission 9
Bottle holders 17
Clock 17
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 23
Door locks 21
Light control-Instrument panel 22
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 20
Parking brake 15
Power outlets 22
Rear seat entertainment system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat heaters 16
Seats-Head restraints 11
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®) 21
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15
Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers
13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.

2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls*
Speech command button*
Cruise control
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models)
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger switch*
Steering wheel
controls

3
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Clock and Air Conditioning display
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch*
Downhill Assist Control switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Engine immobilizer indicator*
Engine switch
Tilt and telescopic steering release
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch*
* If equipped
With manual Air
Conditioning system
With automatic Air
Conditioning system

Open door warning1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1
•“AUTO LSD” warning1
•Traction Control warning1
•Downhill Assist Control warning1
•Hill-start Assist Control warning1
4
OVERVIEW
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Trip meter reset knob
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
reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed
is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning1

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
“4WD” warning2
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator2
Slip indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)1

6
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
Tu r n
Store
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Keyless entry
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Driver seat
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
7
Panic button
Push and hold

8
OVERVIEW
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 “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine