Toyota RAV4 2019 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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RAV4
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RAV4
2019
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 your 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 your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satised driving in your
new RAV4.
A word about safe vehicle operations
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’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.
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OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONSTOYOTA SAFETY SENSESAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 11
Fuel tank door release & cap 10
Hood release 10
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4
Instrument panel light control 11
Keyless (and remote) entry18-9
Smart Key system19
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ (TSS)
Air conditioning/heating 19
Audio 23
Auto lock/unlock112
Automatic transmission 12
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 28
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Trafc Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 29
Clock 20
Cup holders 26
Door locks 14
Door-Power Liftgate 18
Downhill assist control system 28
Driving mode select 32-33
Electric parking brake 13
Garage door opener (Homelink®)335
Intuitive Parking Assist 30
Lights1,2 & turn signals116-17
Moonroof 20
Multi-Information Display (MID)225
Multi-terrain select 34
Panoramic moonroof 21
Parking Support Brake (PKSB)
functions 30
Power outlets-12V DC 26
Power outlets- 120V AC
26
Qi wireless charger 27
Rear view monitor system 29
Seat adjustments-Front 15
Seat adjustments-Rear 15
Seat heaters/ventilators 22
Seats-Head restraints 15
Steering lock release 14
Steering wheel-Heater 22
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 24
Stop & Start system 31
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 14
USB charg-ports 27
USB media/AUX Port 23
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC and Trailer sway control
OFF switch 33
Windows-Power 17
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 51
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 48-50
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) 40-43
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) 44-47
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 37-39
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS) 36
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 52
Sensors 37
BLUETOOTH®DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 58-60
Floor mat installation 57
Rear door child safety locks 53
Safety Connect®55
Seat belts 53
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 53
Spare tire & tools 54
Star Safety SystemTM 56-57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 55
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio volume
control switch2
Telephone switch2
Voice
command switch2
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
Ignition switch
Audio control switches2
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)/Lane Departure
Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) switch
Meter control
switches
Hood lock release lever
Headlight/turn signal/fog light1control
Fuel tank door release lever
Power Liftgate main switch1
Bird’s Eye View Camera
ON/OFF switch1,2
Windshield de-icer
switch1
Instrument panel
light control dial
Automatic High Beam
(AHB) switch
Heated steering wheel switch1
Windshield wiper and washer control
Meters
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) Vehicle-to-
vehicle distance switch
Full-Speed Range
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) switch
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1If equipped.
2For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/
entune for additional audio/multimedia resources.
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Emergency flasher switch
Air conditioning controls1
“ENGINE START STOP”
button (Smart Key)1
Audio/Navigation system1,2
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CENTER PANEL AREA
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel (continued)
1If equipped.
2For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/
entune for additional audio/multimedia resources.
Electric parking brake switch
Brake hold switch
VSC OFF switch
Front seat heater/ventilator
switches1
Stop & Start
cancel switches1Electric parking
brake switch
Driving mode select switch
Driving mode
select switch
Snow mode
switch1Snow mode switch1
DAC (Downhill Assist Control) switch1
Multi-terrain
Select switch1
Brake hold switch
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Instrument cluster
Tachometer Speedometer
Tachometer
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Speedometer
Speedometer
Clock
Clock
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position
indicator
Shift position indicator
Shift position indicator
Clock
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Odometer and trip
meter display
4.2-inch display
7-inch display (Analog speedometer)
7-inch display (Digital speedometer)
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-1, 2019Owner’s
Manual.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) warning4
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators1,4
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
[Yellow]
Fuel tank door position
Airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
Electric power steering system
warning1[Red/yellow]
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator2,4
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Downhill assist control system
indicator1,2,4
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control/PKSB 4warning
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt reminder (alarm will sound if
speed is over 12 mph)
Airbag SRS warning1
Fog light indicator4
High coolant temperature warning
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
Eco driving indicator1,4
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
indicator/DRCC SET indicator
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1If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.
3If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.
4If equipped.
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Low outside temperature indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator1
Slip indicator1,3
SPORT mode indicator
Stop & Start indicator1,4
Stop & Start cancel indicator1,2,4
PKSB OFF indicator1,2,4
RCTA OFF indicator1,2,4
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder
Parking brake indicator3
Mud & sand mode indicator4
Rock & dirt mode indicator4
Snow mode indicator4
Smart Key system indicator4
Security indicator
Turn signal indicator
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
indicator [Orange]
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low fuel level warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine
indicator1
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Keyless (and remote) entry
Push
ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
All-door lock
Touch
Grasp
Front door unlock*
Push
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push and hold
* 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.
LockUnlock
All-door unlock and lock
Smart Key
Smart Key
Smart Key
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
POWER LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Carry Smart
Key remote
Carry Smart
Key remote
Carry Smart
Key remote
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Smart Key system
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With gear
shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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OVERVIEW
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Insert rod to hold
hood open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened,CheckEngine“ ”indicator
may illuminate.
Pull
Pull
Driver seat
Turn to open
Close
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
+
-
Brightness
control
Washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
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Instrument panel light control
Engine maintenance
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* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
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.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park*
P
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
S
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
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Electric parking brake
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Manual
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until
a buzzer sounds and “EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-
Information Display (MID). While depressing brake, shifting into P position will
automatically set the brake and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake
light on. To release brake, depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light turns
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parking brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Parking brake light Parking brake light
Pull to set
Pull to set
Press to
release
Standby indicator Operated indicator
Driver side
Automatic mode Manual mode
BRAKE HOLD
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PARKING BRAKE
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Smart Key Without Smart Key
Steering lock release
Push
Turn Turn
Turn
When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Engine Switch while
Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free
it, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel slightly left and right.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free
it, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel slightly left and right.
Unlock
Lock
Door locks
Tilt & 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.
Length
Lock release lever Angle
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release button
Head restraints cannot
be adjusted.
Front seats Rear outboard seatRear seats
MANUAL SEAT POWER SEAT (DRIVER’S SIDE)
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Height crank
(driver side only)
Seatback angle Seat position
(forward/backward) Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Vertical height adjustment
Seat cushion (front) angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
Pull up
Pull up
Push back
Pull forward
FoldingAdjustment
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
1
The right hand signals will flash three times.
2
The left hand signals will flash three times.
Right turn
Lane change1
Lane change2
Left turn
Lights & turn signals
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain
conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a 30 second
delay, or lock switch on remote is pushed after locking.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate for enhanced vision at night.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for more
details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for details.
Type A Type B
HEADLIGHTS
Parking lights
Low beam
High beam
Auto High beam*
or
Auto
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
OFF
High beam flasher
TURN SIGNALS
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Windows-Power
Windshield wipers & washers
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn
OFF
ON
FRONT
*Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment Rotate to
increase/decrease wipe frequency.
* Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate
to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Intermittent
Adjust frequency* Adjust frequency*
Single wipe Single wipe
Interval wipe Interval wipe
Slow Slow
Fast Fast
Pull to wash
and wipe
Pull to wash
and wipe
Off Off
Rain-sensing (if equipped)
REAR
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Off
Push to Wash and wipe
All window auto up/down Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop window partway, lightly push the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Driver side
Up
Down
Window lock switch
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FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button
(on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer
sounds (4 times).
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the
rear liftgate close-button until it buzzer sounds 4 times, and continue to hold until
it buzzes again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you
next open the liftgate it will open to the maximum height.
3. To set the height using the Multi-Information Display, press “ ” or “ ” meter
control switches and select “ ” from the MID. Press “ ” or “ ” and select
and then press “ ”. Select Opening Adjustment, then press “ ”. Select
desired position (5 height options to choose from,) then press “ ”.
For more details, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
To automatically open/close Power Liftgate Quickly swipe your foot near the
lower center part of the rear bumper for within 1 second to trigger sensor. To
operate, make sure that the touchless sensor operation is enabled and that you are
carrying the remote.
Door-Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Power Liftgate (back door)
Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Power Liftgate
(if equipped)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
(close only)
Sensor area
(open only)
Carry Smart
Key remote
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE
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