Toyota RAV4 2009 User manual

MN 00505-QRG09-RAV4
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
RAV4
!Aword 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 in
color throughout the Owner’sManual.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.
Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch
on the bottom of the cover. Remove the cover and close the back door.
(2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with
the wheel nut wrench and remove.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
*If equipped
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
Luggage compartment
Inside right side box
Jack
Tool bag
(1)
(2)

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Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6
Smart Key system* 7
Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) 11
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Door locks 16
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Light control-Instrument panel 19
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 16
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 12
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 11
Seats-Folding down second row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 17
VSC OFF button 16
Windows 15
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
*Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
With manual
Air Conditioning system
Steering wheel
controls
With automatic
Air Conditioning system
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater switch1
VSC OFF switch
Engine switch (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering release
Downhill Assist Control switch1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel audio controls1
Telephone controls1
Multi-information display switch
Speech command button1
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1control
Wiper and washer controls
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
Audio system/Navigation system1,2
Emergency flasher switch
Air Conditioning controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock and Air Conditioning display
Without telephone
controls
With telephone controls

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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and trip information 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 reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low fuel level warning
Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed)
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
4WD warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “Four-wheel drive lock switch,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Smart Key system warning
Traction Control OFF indicator1
F ront passenger occupant classification indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Back door lock/unlock
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Grasp
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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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’sManual
Supplement.”
6cylinder (2GR-FE) engine
Engine maintenance
4cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
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
Turn
Store
Driver seat
Hood release
Pull
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Engage support rod

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Auto lock functions
Four-wheel drive lock switch
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four
wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or
unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Active torque control 4WD
(4WD models)
Automatic Transmission
*The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
4-speed models
5-speed models
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Parking brake
Pull (2) Push (1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front seats Second row seats
Third row seats
(if equipped)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(2) Lower (3) Pull down
From inside
From outside (vehicles without third row seats)
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(1) Push
(5) Pull up
(7) Push down
(8) Push to lock in
(4) Fold down
(3) Pull
(9) Push to lock in
(6) Lift up
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
Seats-Folding down second row seats
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Vehicles with third row seats Vehicles without third row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position only
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Windows
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Up
Down
Windows lock switch
Auto (if equipped)
Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Single wipe
*Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section
3-3 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
End call
Start call
Voice command
button
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever Length
Angle
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilting operation
Sliding operation
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,
VSC and Auto LSD functions (2WD models.)
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF button
VSC OFF button
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat
Right front seat
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “ ” mode uses fresh air only.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Clock
Manual
Air Conditioning system
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off minutes
Automatic
Air Conditioning system
Manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent
“ ” or “ ” mode uses fresh air only (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It
is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in this
mode.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-
With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when
the headlights are turned ON.

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CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Wait until the green indicator illuminates and shutter
opens to insert next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE/FOLDER.”
Audio
View CD text
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to adjust
tone & balance
Push to skip
up/down folder
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan Mode
Load CD(s)
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Type 1
Type 2 additional functions
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
AM/Satellite radio
View genre/Push to
skip up/down folder
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio OFF.
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while
in AUX mode.
>
>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
AUX audio jack
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Volume control

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ON/OFF switch Rear console
Push
NOTE: Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the “ON”
position to be used.
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel Inside center console
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP”
switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Luggage compartment
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)
DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a
low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button
(indicator will blink). Shift into L or R to activate (indicator will be solid).
Pressing the button again will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push
further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds
and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after
releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the
spare), indicator light will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation
will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off,
have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
Rear door
Down Up
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
RAV4
!Aword 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 in
color throughout the Owner’sManual.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.
Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch
on the bottom of the cover. Remove the cover and close the back door.
(2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with
the wheel nut wrench and remove.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
*If equipped
Luggage compartment
Inside left side box
Luggage compartment
Inside right side box
Jack
Tool bag
(1)
(2)

MN 00505-QRG09-RAV4
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide