Toyota 2006 RAV4 User Manual

Toyota 2006 RAV4 User Manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Keys and Doors
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .
  • Page 2: Keys

    If you should lose your keys or if you with a built- in transponder chip. glove box. need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key 2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work To protect items locked in the glove box number.
  • Page 3 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys.
  • Page 4 If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.
  • Page 5: Engine Immobilizer System

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Engine immobilizer system For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.
  • Page 6: Wireless Remote Control

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Wireless remote control— For vehicles sold in U.S.A. For vehicles sold in Canada FCC ID: MOZRI- 20BTY This device complies with RSS- 210 of industry Canada. Operation is subject to This device complies with Part 15 of the the following two conditions: FCC Rules.
  • Page 7 If you lose your wireless remote control NOTICE: electronic component. Observe the follow- key, contact your Toyota dealer as soon This equipment has been tested and ing instructions in order not to cause dam- as possible to avoid the possibility of found to comply with the limits for a age to the key.
  • Page 8 (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept The beep can be disabled. For details, any interference, including interference contact your Toyota dealer. that may cause undesired operation of the device. Unlocking operation 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 9 3 seconds unlocks This alarm function can be disabled. For all the side doors and back door simulta- details, contact your Toyota dealer. neously. Each time the unlock switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash twice.
  • Page 10 2. Remove module from equivalent type recommended by a driver wrapped with plastic tape. frame. Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. Replace the battery by following these procedures: 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 11 After replacing the battery, check that the 6. When pushing either switch on the key operates properly. If the key still does wireless key, make sure the indicator not operate properly, contact your Toyota light comes on. dealer. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 12: Side Doors

    Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door.
  • Page 13 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch down on the right side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the left side. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door.
  • Page 14: Power Windows

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Power windows OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW CAUTION Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as Before driving, be sure that the doors long as you hold the switch. closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- To open: Lightly push down the switch.
  • Page 15 Make sure that the window open and close automatically. If the power windows cannot operated properly, have checked by your Toyota dealer. OPERATING PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS CAUTION Use the switch on each passenger’s "...
  • Page 16: Back Door

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Back door " CAUTION Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, To avoid death or serious personal especially with the ignition key still injury, you must do the following. inserted. Otherwise, he/she could "...
  • Page 17: Hood

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Hood CAUTION " Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. " If the open back door hides the stop, tail or rear turn signal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the pres-...
  • Page 18: Fuel Tank Cap

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Fuel tank cap CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body. NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood.
  • Page 19 If the indicator lamp does neck if the cap is suddenly re- not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as moved. soon as possible. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 20: Electric Moon Roof

    " Automatic sliding operation— Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE to regulate fuel tank pressure. OPEN” side.
  • Page 21 If the moon roof can- not be operated properly, have it checked The roof will fully tilt up or down automati- by your Toyota dealer. cally. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or CAUTION “TILT UP”...
  • Page 22 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " " Before you close the moon roof, Never try jamming any part of your always make sure there is nobody body to activate the jam protection around the moon roof. You must function intentionally, as it could re- also make sure nobody places his sult in a death or serious injury.
  • Page 23 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .
  • Page 24: Seats

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat " Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 25 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat Front seats (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION " Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may The SRS front passenger airbag also The SRS side airbags are installed in unexpectedly move and cause the deploys with considerable force, and...
  • Page 26 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2.
  • Page 27 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION CAUTION ANGLE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Avoid reclining seatback Move the control switch in the desired more than needed. The seat belts pro- direction. vide maximum protection in a frontal Releasing the switch will stop the seat at or rear collision when the driver and that position.
  • Page 28: Rear Seats

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions " CAUTION CAUTION When returning seats to their origi- nal position, observe the following " Avoid reclining seatback Do not adjust the seat while the precautions order prevent more than needed. The seat belts pro- vehicle is moving.
  • Page 29 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Adjusting rear/second seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. When a person sits in the rear center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position.
  • Page 30 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Moving second seat for third seat entry " CAUTION After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is " Adjustments should not be made locked in position. " while the vehicle is moving. After adjusting the seat position, "...
  • Page 31 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Fold- down rear/second seats BEFORE FOLDING DOWN 2. Insert the tabs of the center seat 3. Make sure the outer seat belt passes REAR/SECOND SEATS belt into the cover. Make sure the through the hanger when folding the tabs are securely locked in the cov- rear/second seat.
  • Page 32 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 4. Stow rear/second seat belt FOLDING DOWN REAR/SECOND SEATS 2. Lower the head restraint to the low- buckles as shown in the illustration. est position. 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull This prevents the buckles from falling out it up.
  • Page 33 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Left side 3. Raise the armrest until it locks. 4. Pull down the seatback angle adjust- ing lever and fold down the seat- back. Right side 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 34 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Without third seats— RETURNING SEATBACKS CAUTION The rear seat can be folded down for Raise the seatback until it locks. luggage compartment. Open Do not fold the rear seatback when back door and pull the lock release le- CAUTION the rear passengers sit on the rear ver to fold down the rear seat.
  • Page 35 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Stowing third seats for luggage space BEFORE FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEATS 2. Pass the third seat belts through the STOWING THIRD SEATS hangers. 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- shown in the illustration.
  • Page 36 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 2. Pull the seatback lock release strap 3. Pull and hold the seat lock release to fold down the seatback. Make strap and lift up the seat rearward. sure it is locked securely. Then push the seat down. If the seat does not lift up when the seat lock release strap is pulled, lift the seat- back by pulling the seatback lock release...
  • Page 37 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 4. Push the seat on the front side against the floor and push the seat on rear side against the floor. Make sure it is locked securely. RETURNING THIRD SEATS 2. Pull the seatback lock release strap and raise the seatback.
  • Page 38: Flattening Seatbacks

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Flattening seatbacks (manual seat) CAUTION When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre- When stowing or returning the seat, cautions in order to prevent death or observe the following precautions in serious injury in a collision or sud- order to prevent personal injury: den stop: "...
  • Page 39 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION " Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. " After returning the seat to its origi- nal position, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.
  • Page 40 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Flattening seatbacks (power seat) 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull 2. Remove front head restraint. 3. Move the seatback angle adjusting it up. Then slide the rear/second Push seat position adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat- seats fully backward and pull it for- switch forward to slide the seat to back.
  • Page 41: Armrest

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Armrest Head restraints CAUTION " Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. " After putting back the seat, pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.
  • Page 42: Seat Heaters

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Seat heaters CAUTION " Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears. " After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. "...
  • Page 43: Seat Belts

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and NOTICE CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- strained at all times with the seat belts Occupants must use caution when op- provided.
  • Page 44 Check for cuts, fraying, and loose to suffer death or serious bodily inju- parts. Damaged parts should be re- Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the ry, in the event of sudden braking or placed. disassemble use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for a collision.
  • Page 45 It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 46 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION CAUTION " Both high- positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder belt loose- fitting belts could cause is positioned across the center of death or serious injuries due to your shoulder. The belt should be sliding under the lap belt during a kept away from your neck, but not collision or other unintended event.
  • Page 47 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) To release the belt, press the buckle REAR/SECOND CENTER SEAT BELT Two buckles and tabs for rear/second release button and allow the belt to center seat belt The rear/second center seat belt is a retract. 3- point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both The two tabs have different shape for its If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull seat belt buckles must be correctly lo-...
  • Page 48 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly located and securely latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause death or severe injury in case of an accident or a collision. To release the hook end tab, insert the CAUTION key into the hole on the buckle and allow the belt to retract.
  • Page 49 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Stowing the rear seat belt —Stowing the rear/second buckles center seat belt rear seat belt buckles can be stowed when not in use. The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback. CAUTION Before using the seat belt, pull out the buckle and make sure the belt is not twisted.
  • Page 50 “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is Please contact your local Toyota dealer to illuminated, disconnect the extender order the proper required length for the tongue from the seat belt buckle, extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- then...
  • Page 51 When releasing the seat belt, press on normally, immediately contact your the buckle release button on the extender, Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat not on the seat belt. This helps prevent until the seat belt is fixed, because...
  • Page 52 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Seat belt pretensioners Vehicles with curtain shield airbags—When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact or a vehicle roll over, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occu- pants.
  • Page 53 Repairs made on or near the front result in death or serious injury. Con- fenders, front end structure or con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- sole pair and modification. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 54: Srs Airbags

    127 in Section 1- 6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- this indicates a malfunction of the airbags dealer as soon as possible: tem) front airbags are designed to pro- or seat belt pretensioners.
  • Page 55 The driver and front passenger can child restraint system. Toyota The SRS front passenger airbag will not be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- activate if there is no passenger sitting in inflating airbags if they do not wear fants and children be placed in the the front passenger seat.
  • Page 56 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- Hitting a curb, Falling into or hicle exceeds the designed threshold Collision from the rear edge of pavement jumping over a...
  • Page 57 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 8. Driver’s seat position sensor Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must 9. Airbag sensor assembly inflate with considerable force. While the 10. Airbag module for driver system is designed to reduce serious inju- (airbag and inflator) ries, primarily to the head and chest, it The airbag sensor assembly consists of a...
  • Page 58 " " " All vehicle occupants be properly Do not sit on the edge of the seat Toyota strongly recommends that all restrained using the available seat or lean against the dashboard when infants and children be placed in belts.
  • Page 59 Toyota dealer. It may dan- the front end they are projected rearward by the gerously interfere with the SRS front z Repairs made on or near the front force of the deploying airbags.
  • Page 60 Section 1- 6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, This indicator comes on when the igni- In the following cases, contact your Toyota this indicates a malfunction of the airbags tion key is turned to the “ON” position. dealer as soon as possible: or seat belt pretensioners.
  • Page 61 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags In response to a severe side impact, the Roll sensing function: SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbags In response to a vehicle rollover, the cur- tain shield airbags on both sides work in the impacted side work with the seat with the seat belts to help reduce injury belts to help reduce injury by inflating.
  • Page 62 Toyota passenger seat belt systems. To en- seated in the child restraint system. strongly recommends that all in- sure maximum protection in an ac- It is dangerous if the SRS side air-...
  • Page 63 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag and curtain shield The SRS side airbags are not generally The curtain shield airbags may not acti- airbag system may not activate if the designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- vate if the vehicle is subjected to a vehicle is subjected to a collision from...
  • Page 64 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Hitting a curb, Falling into or Collision from edge of pavement jumping over a Collision from the front or hard surface deep hole the rear The angle of Skidding vehicle vehicle tip- up hitting a curb is marginal stone Pitch end over end...
  • Page 65 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 8. Airbag sensor assembly When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke 9. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle and residue along with non- toxic gas. This switch does not indicate a fire. This smoke may The SRS side airbag and curtain shield remain inside the vehicle for some time, airbag system is controlled by the airbag...
  • Page 66 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate with considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and rear/second outside passengers must: " Wear their seat belts properly. "...
  • Page 67 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " " " Do not allow anyone to kneel on Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not attach a cup holder or any the passenger seat, facing the pas- head hands windows other device or object on or around senger’s side door, since the side since curtain...
  • Page 68 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " " Do not hook a hanger, heavy or Do not disassemble or repair the sharp pointed objects on the coat front, center and roof side garnish hook. If the curtain shield airbag containing the curtain shield air- inflates, those items will be thrown bags.
  • Page 69 If you wish to modify your vehicle for interfere with proper operation of the a person with physical disability, con- SRS side airbag and curtain shield sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- airbag system in some cases. gerously interfere with the SRS side z Installation...
  • Page 70 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) This warning light system monitors the In the following cases, contact your Toyota airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- dealer as soon as possible: sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- " Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- tain shield airbags have been inflated.
  • Page 71 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front If the front passenger occupant classifica- passenger occupant classification sys- tion system determines that a person of tem. This system detects the conditions adult size sits in the front passenger seat 1—4 in the table on page 83 and based but the “AIRBAG OFF”...
  • Page 72 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights will be illuminated ini- tially when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about four sec- onds, they will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indi- cator light be illuminated.
  • Page 73 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system Indicator/warning light Devices Condition detected by “AIRBAG ON” Curtain shield Front Side airbag Front the front passenger and “AIRBAG Front airbag in the SRS warning passenger’s on the front passenger’s occupant classification...
  • Page 74 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " " CAUTION Do not recline the front passenger Wear the seat belt properly. " seatback so far that it touches a Make sure the front passenger’s To avoid potential death or serious rear/second seat. This may cause seat belt tab has not been left in- injury when the front passenger occu- the “AIRBAG OFF”...
  • Page 75: Child Restraint

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- " " When it is unavoidable to install the Toyota strongly urges use of propriate child restraint systems for forward- facing child restraint sys- proper child restraint system which children.
  • Page 76 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small " " A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not use the seat belt extender child or baby must itself be properly when installing child restraint should allowed restrained on the seat with the lap por-...
  • Page 77 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 78 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Installation with seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION " CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys- An infant seat must be used in rear- tem on the rear/second or third facing position only. " Never install a rear- facing child re- seat if it interferes with the lock straint system on the front passen- mechanism of the front or second...
  • Page 79 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- When installing a child restraint or around the infant seat following the ately. install child system on the rear/second center...
  • Page 80 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
  • Page 81 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the Rear/second center seat: If the seat in (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION buckle release button and allow the which a child restraint system is installed A convertible seat must be used in for- belt to retract completely.
  • Page 82 Remove the child restraint system and child restraint system manufacturer. contact your Toyota dealer. 4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle. 5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.
  • Page 83 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION " Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward- facing child re- straint system should only installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position,...
  • Page 84 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " On vehicles with side airbags and Same Same angle position curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or center and roof side garnish from which the side airbags or cur- tain shield airbags deploy even if...
  • Page 85 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
  • Page 86 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 87 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Move seat fully back Rear/second center seat: If the seat in (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION which a child restraint system is installed A booster seat must be used in for- in the rear most position, release the cen- ward- facing position only.
  • Page 88 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " On vehicles with side airbags and Same Same angle position curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or center and roof side garnish from which the side airbags or cur- tain shield airbags deploy even if...
  • Page 89 " Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. is positioned across the center of Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child kept away from child’s neck, but...
  • Page 90 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Using a top strap Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap. Outside position Rear/second center seat: If the seat in which a child restraint system is installed in the rear most position, release the cen- ter seat belt after removing the child re- straint system.
  • Page 91 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Use one anchor bracket on the roof and Symbol mark two anchor brackets on the rear/second seatbacks to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear/second seating position. This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets.
  • Page 92 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. Hold the center of the lever and pull it 2.
  • Page 93 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 3. Insert the head restraint and push it After installing child restraint CENTER ANCHOR down to the lock position. system, move the rear/second seat to BRACKET: the rear- most lock position to prevent 1. Open the lid of the anchor bracket. child restraint system...
  • Page 94 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 1st lock 7th lock position position 2. Fix the child restraint system with Lower anchorages for the child restraint CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM the seat belt. systems complying with the FMVSS225 INSTALLATION CMVSS210.2 specifications...
  • Page 95 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the buttons on the seatback. 3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto anchorages tighten the lower straps.
  • Page 96 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION " When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught. " Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.
  • Page 97 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ......Outside rear view mirrors .
  • Page 98: Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION " Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 99 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not " Do not adjust the mirror while the operate the control or scrape the mir- vehicle is moving. Doing so may ror face.
  • Page 100: Anti- Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Anti- glare inside rear view —Folding rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 101: Sun Visors

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Sun visors— —Vanity mirrors CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti- glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.
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  • Page 103 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
  • Page 104: Headlights And Turn Signals

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Headlights and turn signals HEADLIGHTS NOTICE To turn on the following lights: Twist To prevent the battery from being dis- the headlight/turn signal lever knob. charged, do not leave the lights on Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate, for a long period when the engine is side marker and instrument panel lights not running.
  • Page 105: Emergency Flashers

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Emergency flashers High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 106: Instrument Panel Light Control

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the dial.
  • Page 107: Interior Light

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Interior light Personal lights INTERIOR LIGHT CUT OFF OPERATION To prevent the battery being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi- tion and the door is left opened with the switch at “DOOR”...
  • Page 108: Luggage Compartment Light

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Luggage compartment light The personal lights operate separately To turn on the luggage compartment with each lens. light, push the luggage compartment light switch upwards. The light turn on To turn on the light, push the lens on your when the back door is opened.
  • Page 109: Illuminated Entry System

    15 seconds. duration lighting changed. For details, ask your Toyota dealer. If all the doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, the igni- tion switch light and interior light will fade out.
  • Page 110: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    (position 1). Twist blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, the band upward to increase the time be- contact your Toyota dealer to have the tween sweeps, and downward to decrease vehicle serviced. NOTICE To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you.
  • Page 111: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear window wiper and washer Windshield wiper de- icer For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 386 in Section 7- 3. NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry. It may scratch the glass.
  • Page 112: Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers To defog or defrost the rear window, Make sure you turn the defoggers off push the switch. when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause The key must be in the “ON”...
  • Page 113 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
  • Page 114: Fuel Gauge

    The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant...
  • Page 115: Tachometer

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters " Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic. " Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.
  • Page 116: Outside Temperature Display

    “- - AC” appears on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. When the outside air temperature falls be- low 3AC (37AF) while driving, the tempera- ture display flashes to indicate that the outside air temperature is becoming low.
  • Page 117: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.
  • Page 118 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Close all side doors and back door. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
  • Page 119 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Add washer fluid. Replace engine oil. Key reminder buzzer Remove key. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 120 Toyota dealer in the following cases: In this case, not only the anti- lock ger’s seat belt is fastened. " The light does not come on even if the...
  • Page 121 Empty fuel tank weight the reminder light may flash. and stop the engine immediately. Call a If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for ately. assistance. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 122 " Vehicle stability control system vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle " checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as Downhill assist control system possible. " Hill- start assist control system...
  • Page 123 Contact your sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- vehicle will become extremely unsta- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to er’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt ble during braking. service the vehicle.
  • Page 124 If the light does not go off, call a If the warning light blinks, the tire pres- case, the brakes will operate when applied Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for sure warning system may be malfunction- (no electronic assistance will be avail- assistance.
  • Page 125 The light will come on when the ignition (o) Electric Power Steering System hicle to your Toyota dealer as soon key is turned to “ON”, and will go off after Warning Light as possible. In this case, more effort about a few seconds.
  • Page 126 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (q) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder The system must be reset after the en- CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER Light gine oil replacement. Reset the system by INDICATORS (except the low fuel level the following procedure: warning light windshield This light acts as a reminder to replace washer fluid level warning light) the engine oil.
  • Page 127 The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
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  • Page 129 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ..........Automatic transmission .
  • Page 130: Ignition Switch

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Ignition switch “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering NOTICE wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is not running. You must push in the key to turn it from The battery will discharge and the “ACC”...
  • Page 131: Automatic Transmission

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Automatic transmission (4- speed) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Selector lever brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 132 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " (b) Normal driving (c) Using engine braking Shift into the “L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to first gear 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift when the vehicle speed drops down to to start the engine”...
  • Page 133 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (d) Using “2” and “L” positions (f) Parking z Do not continue hill climbing or The “2” and “L” positions are used for 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. hard towing for a long time in the strong engine braking as described pre- “2”...
  • Page 134 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
  • Page 135 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Automatic transmission (5- speed) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Selector lever brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in the “ON”...
  • Page 136 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (b) Normal driving (c) Using engine braking For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” on page 166 in this 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift Section.
  • Page 137 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (e) Backing up (g) Good driving practice NOTICE " 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. If the transmission repeatedly shifts up z Be careful not to over- rev the en- and down between fourth gear and 2.
  • Page 138: Active Torque Control 4Wd System

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Active torque control 4WD system (h) If you cannot shift the selector le- The active torque control 4WD system ver out of “P” position controls the engine torque that is ap- plied to the rear wheels according to If you cannot shift the selector lever from the driving conditions and road condi- the “P”...
  • Page 139 Contact your Toyota dealer If the warning light does not come on to service your vehicle. when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 140: Traction Control System

    “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer. engine is started or just after the vehicle even though the traction control sys- begins to move.
  • Page 141: Auto Lsd" System

    This system is used only when wheel In the following cases, contact your Toyota spinning occurs in a ditch or on a dealer: rough surface. "...
  • Page 142 “ON”. If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON” or the “AUTO LSD” switch is pushed, contact your Toyota dealer. If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high, a buzzer will sound for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 143: Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control System

    In the following cases, contact your Toyota drive carefully and attentively to help prevent the vehicle from skidding dealer: avoid death or serious injury. Reck- when cornering on a slippery road sur- "...
  • Page 144 (no electronic assistance will be avail- able), and it will be possible to continue driving the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: " The warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 145 “ON”. If the indicator light does not correctly. When replacing the tires come on when the ignition key is turned or wheels, contact your Toyota deal- to “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer. er. (See “Checking and replacing tires” on page 374 in Section 7- 2.) "...
  • Page 146: Downhill Assist Control System

    “DAC” switch turns on the driving the vehicle. system. If the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, you In the following cases, contact your Toyota can descend at a constant speed. dealer: "...
  • Page 147 “ON”. If any of the indicator lights does not come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, contact your Toyota dealer. 2. Push the “DAC” switch to turn the...
  • Page 148 (no electronic assistance will be avail- main on after operation is restored. able), and it will be possible to continue driving the vehicle. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: " The warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 149: Hill- Start Assist Control System

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Hill- start assist control system The hill- start assist control system as- TO ACTIVATE THE HILL- START ASSIST sists in starting to drive a steep or a CONTROL SYSTEM slippery hill. When you start to move The hill- start assist control system will up a hill slope, the system helps to operate for maximum of 2 seconds.
  • Page 150 The hill- start control system is not de- signed to park the vehicle on uphill slope. In the following cases, contact your Toyota When parking the vehicle, be sure to ap- dealer: ply the parking brake.
  • Page 151: Tire Pressure Warning System

    Check the tires. If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota deal- 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 152 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " Avoid abrupt maneuvering and bra- CAUTION As an added safety feature, your ve- king. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, hicle has been equipped with a tire you could lose control of the steer- Each tire, including the spare (if pro- pressure monitoring system (TPMS–...
  • Page 153 TIRE PRESSURE WARNING " If non- genuine Toyota wheels are used. LIGHT COMES ON AFTER BLINKING " If tire chains are used. FOR 1 MINUTE " If the spare tire is in a location subject If the tire pressure warning light comes to poor radio wave signal reception.
  • Page 154 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) For vehicles sold in U.S.A. " NOTICE: Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to This equipment has been tested and This device complies with Part 15 of the which the receiver is connected. found to comply with the limits for a FCC Rules.
  • Page 155: Parking Brake

    ID code of tire pres- er (3). sure warning valve and transmitter. Have To remind you that the parking brake is the ID code registered by your Toyota set, the parking brake reminder light in dealer. the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.
  • Page 156: Cruise Control

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Cruise control The cruise control is designed to main- CAUTION tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- To avoid accidentally engaging the tor. Cruising speed can be set to any cruise control, turn the system off speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • Page 157 The cruise control may be temporarily out other than for the above cases, have cancelled by the driver or by the system your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- itself under certain circumstances. Tempo- er at the earliest opportunity. rary cancellation allows the set cruising RESUMING THE CRUISE CONTROL speed to remain in memory.
  • Page 158 “- SET” direction. comes on. Even if you downshift the transmission If this is the case, contact your Toyota from the “D” position to “3” (4- speed) or dealer and have your vehicle inspected. “4” (5- speed) with the cruise control on, engine braking will not be enabled be- cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
  • Page 159 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 160: Reference

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Reference Type 1: AM·FM radio/compact disc player Type 2- 1: AM·FM radio/compact disc play- Type 2- 2: AM·FM radio/compact disc play- (with compact disc changer controller) er with changer er with changer 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 161: Using Your Audio System

    This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE Balance features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and A good balance of the left and right stereo information may not pertain to your sys-...
  • Page 162 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER NOTICE When you insert a disc, gently push it in Never try to disassemble or oil any with the label side up. The player will play part of the compact disc player. Do from track 1 through to the end of the not insert anything other than com- disc.
  • Page 163 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 164 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can be turned on by turning the knob. In addi- These buttons are used to preset and Push the “AM” button to turn on the radio tion, turning the knob allows you to select tune in radio stations.
  • Page 165 (CD- DA) is played. pear on the display and the player will If the malfunction still exists, take your perform all the tracks on all the discs in vehicle to your Toyota dealer. the magazine in random order. To turn off random feature,...
  • Page 166 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) MP3/WMA player RPT (Repeat) MP3/WMA player There are two random playback features— Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can you can either listen to all of the files on repeat a signal file or an entire folder. There are two repeat features—you can the compact discs in random order.
  • Page 167 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SCAN Compact disc player MP3/WMA player Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or ther scan the files in a folder on a specif- You can either scan all the frequencies on scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ic disc or scan the first file of all the...
  • Page 168 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) MP3/WMA player TEXT Radio To file up or down to a different file: Compact disc player Push either side of the “SEEK/TRACK” In the seek mode, the radio finds and This button is used to change the display several times until the file you want to plays the next station up or down the for the compact disc that contains text...
  • Page 169 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) MP3/WMA player This button is used to change the display for the MP3/WMA file that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release “TEXT” button while MP3/WMA file is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to folder name to file name to album title to track title to artist name, then back to the elapsed time.
  • Page 170 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) "Type 2- 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 171 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) "Type 2- 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 172 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) To eject all discs at a time, press and FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between hold the eject button until you hear a the front and rear speakers. The display These buttons are used to preset and beep.
  • Page 173 When the AUX adapter is If the malfunction still exists, take your or other ambient noise levels rise. in use, “AUX” will appear on the display. vehicle to your Toyota dealer. RSE: Vehicles with a rear seat entertain- Error messages DISC ment system—See “Rear seat entertain-...
  • Page 174 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) FOLDER (Folder up/down) To load multiple compact discs, push and RAND (Random) hold the button (until you hear a beep To skip up or down to a different folder: Compact disc player when the audio system is on). When the Push either side of the “FOLDER”...
  • Page 175 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) MP3/WMA player RPT (Repeat) MP3/WMA player There are two random playback features— Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can you can either listen to all of the files on repeat a signal file or an entire folder. There are two repeat features—you can the compact discs in random order.
  • Page 176 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SCAN Compact disc player MP3/WMA player Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or ther scan the files in a folder on a specif- You can either scan all the frequencies on scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ic disc or scan the first file of all the...
  • Page 177 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) MP3/WMA player TEXT Radio To file up or down to a different file: Compact disc player Push either side of the “SEEK/TRACK” In the seek mode, the radio finds and This button is used to change the display several times until the file you want to plays the next station up or down the for the compact disc that contains text...
  • Page 178: Aux Adapter

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) AUX adapter MP3/WMA player If you install an audio system other than a genuine audio system, you will not be This button is used to change the display able to use the AUX adapter. for the MP3/WMA file that contains text data.
  • Page 179: Audio Remote Controls

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Audio remote controls (steering switches) “+ -” switch “ ” switch Push “+” side to increase the volume. The Radio volume continues to increase while the To select a preset station: switch is being pushed. Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ” Push “- ”...
  • Page 180 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Compact disc player MP3/WMA player To select a desired track: To select a desired file: Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ” Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ” side of the switch until the track you want side of the switch until the file you want to listen to is set.
  • Page 181: Rear Seat Entertainment System

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear seat entertainment system— The rear seat entertainment system con- sists of the following components. ∗ 1. Front audio system 2. DVD player 3. Rear seat entertainment system display 4. Rear seat entertainment system controller 5. A/V input adapter 6.
  • Page 182 For details, refer to headphone. the manufacturer’s instructions. With some wireless headphone generally available in the market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Toyota recom- mends the use of Toyota genuine wireless headphone. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 183 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) NOTICE z Benzene or alkaline solutions may damage the coated surface of the screen . z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not turn on the rear seat entertainment system longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
  • Page 184 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Rear seat entertainment system controller The rear seat entertainment system can BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER be operated with the rear seat entertain- (for new vehicle owners) ment system controller and buttons on the A battery is already set in the control- DVD player unit.
  • Page 185 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) USING THE CONTROLLER To use the rear seat entertainment sys- tem controller, direct the signal output portion of the controller to the signal reception portion of the rear seat enter- tainment system display. The controller does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display exposed...
  • Page 186 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) NOTICE Observe the followings, otherwise the controller may be damaged. z Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against hard objects. z Do not sit on or place heavy ob- jects on the controller. z Do not leave the controller exposed to high temperatures (such as on the instrument panel) for a long time.
  • Page 187 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Control buttons "Controller 1. “DVD” button This button turns on the DVD mode. 2. “VIDEO” button This button causes the display to use the video signal from an external video device. 3. “OFF” button This button turns off the rear seat en- tertainment system.
  • Page 188 This button indicates the changing au- equivalent type recommended by a dio screen when the DVD player is This button reverse a screen when the Toyota dealer. operated. DVD player is operated. z Dispose of used batteries according 13. “SUB TITLE” button 20.
  • Page 189 After replacing the battery, check that the Install the cover. 1. Remove the cover of the controller as controller operates properly. If the control- shown. ler still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 190 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Turning the rear seat —Operating the rear DVD entertainment system on and player using the front audio system While the rear DVD player is in operation, the chapter or track can be changed by pushing the “ ” or “...
  • Page 191 “DVD ERROR” appears is turned off. screen: There is a problem inside the player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 192 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) If a disc which is not playable is inserted, 8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles “DISC CHECK” will also appear on the Your compact disc player needs an adap- screen. For appropriate discs for this play- tor to play compact disc singles.
  • Page 193 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —DVD player operation switches EJECTING THE DISC The DVD player can be operated with the The player can also be operated with the controller buttons directly. switches on the screen. Push the “ ” button. 1. “DVD” button To operate the switches on the screen, select the switch by the joystick and push 2.
  • Page 194 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Top page (DVD video operation switch) Top page (video CD) TURNING THE OPERATION SWITCHES ON AND OFF To turn on the operation switches, push the “OPTION” button on the controller. Second page (DVD video operation Second page (video CD) switch) 2005 RAV4 from Jan.
  • Page 195 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) There are operation switches on the “Page 1” and “Page 2” screens. To change the screen, push the “Page 1” or “Page 2” switch on the screen. On the screen If “ ” appears on the screen when you select a switch, it indicates that the switch cannot work.
  • Page 196 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —DVD player operation To turn off the switches on the screen, NOTE: The playback condition of some CAUTION push the “OPTION” button on the control- DVD video discs may be determined by the DVD video software producer. This ler once again or push the “Hide Buttons”...
  • Page 197 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) TURNING THE MENU SCREEN FOR THE DISC ON OR OFF To turn on the menu screen for the disc, push the “Top Menu” or the “Menu” switch on the screen. You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the “MENU”...
  • Page 198 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) OPERATING THE “" ”, “ ”, “AA” AND “""” SWITCHES/BUTTONS “" ” switch/button: Push this switch/but- ton to pause the disc or to cancel the pause and return to normal playing. “ ” switch/button: This switch/button stops a screen when the DVD player is operated.
  • Page 199 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SKIPPING PREDETERMINED SELECTING THE TITLE SCREEN To display the searching title screen, push To skip to the predetermined screen, push the “Search” switch on the screen. You the “Return” switch. The DVD player starts can also display the screen by pushing playing from the beginning of the predeter- the “SEARCH”...
  • Page 200 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Push the “Sub Title” switch on the screen, and then the changing subtitle language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SUB TITLE” button on the controller. Select the title number by using the...
  • Page 201 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING AUDIO LANGUAGE Push the “Audio” switch on the screen and then the changing audio language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “AUDIO” button on the controller. Each time you push the “Sub Title” switch, another language stored on the disc is selected.
  • Page 202 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING ANGLE SCREEN Push the “Angle” switch on the screen, and then the changing angle screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “ANGLE” button on the controller. Each time you push the “Audio” switch, another language stored on the disc is selected.
  • Page 203 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen, and then the initial setting screen will ap- pear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SET UP” button on the con- troller.
  • Page 204 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Setup Menu screen CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE To select an audio language, use the joys- tick to enter the appropriate 4- digit lan- Push the “Audio Language” switch on the There are initial setting switches on the guage code.
  • Page 205 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE To enter the code of the language you CHANGING THE DVD LANGUAGE want to read, use the joystick to enter the To display “Select Subtitle Lang.” To display the “Select DVD Lang.” screen, appropriate 4- digit language code.
  • Page 206 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) To enter the code of the language you TURNING THE ANGLE MARK ON OR SETTING LEVEL VIEWER want to read, use the joystick to enter the RESTRICTIONS appropriate 4- digit language code. For de- The angle mark can be turned on for You can restrict the play back screen by tails about the language codes, see the discs that are multi- angle compatible.
  • Page 207 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE Pushing the “SIZE” button on the control- ler causes the display modes to change sequentially as follows: Normal Wide1 Wide2 Enter the password and push the “ENT” Push a parental level (1—8). The smaller button.
  • Page 208 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) LANGUAGE CODE LIST 0125 Aymara 0610 Fiji Code Language 0126 Azerbaijani 0615 Faroese 1001 Japanese 0201 Bashkir 0625 Frisian 0514 English 0205 Byelorussian 0701 Irish 0618 French 0207 Bulgarian 0704 Scots- Gaelic 0405 German 0208 Bihari 0712 Galician 0920...
  • Page 209 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 1101 Georgian 1320 Maltese 1911 Slovak 1111 Kazakh 1325 Burmese 1912 Slovenian 1112 Greenlandic 1401 Nauru 1913 Samoan 1113 Cambodian 1405 Nepali 1914 Shona 1114 Kannada 1415 Norwegian 1915 Somali 1119 Kashmiri 1503 Occitan 1917 Albanian 1121 Kurdish 1513...
  • Page 210 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) USING THE CONTROL SCREEN 2019 Tsonga When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- 2020 Tatar ton on the controller. The status screen 2023 will appear on the screen. 2111 Ukrainian 2118 Urdu 2126 Uzbek 2209 Vietnamese 2215 Volapük...
  • Page 211 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —DVD player operation (video CD/audio CD/CD text/MP3) SELECTING THE DISC MENU NUMBER Enter the disc menu number by using the OPERATING THE “" ”, “AA” AND (video CD only) joystick and push the “ENT” button. The “""”...
  • Page 212 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) TURNING ON THE DISC MENU (video CHANGING MENU PAGE OR TRACK CHANGING MULTIPLEX CD only) (video CD only) TRANSMISSION (video CD only) Push the “Return” switch to turn on the Push the “Next Menu” or “Prev. Menu” Push the “Main/Sub”...
  • Page 213 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING (video USING THE CONTROL SCREEN CD only) When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen ton on the controller. The control screen and then the initial setting screen will ap- will appear on the screen.
  • Page 214 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Screen adjustment MP3 only— 3. “SCAN” switch You can adjust the color, contrast, tone and brightness of the screen. Folder and file names will appear on the When the “SCAN” switch is pushed, all screen when the “DVD” button is pushed. the files in a current folder will be Push the “DISPLAY”...
  • Page 215 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Selecting the video mode After adjusting the screen, push the “ENT” button or “DISPLAY” button to return to the previous screen. Operate the joystick up and down to se- The audio machine connected to the input lect Brightness, Contrast, Tone, or Color terminal adapter can be played in the and left and right to make adjustments.
  • Page 216 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —DVD video disc information DVD PLAYER AND DVD VIDEO DISCS Marks shown on DVD video discs: DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY This DVD player conforms to NTSC col- DVD video discs: Digital Versatile Disc or TV formats. DVD video discs con- that holds video.
  • Page 217 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —A/V input adapter Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can Manufactured under license from Dolby The rear entertainment system plays vid- be played. Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and sound when audio- video the double- D symbol are trademarks of equipment is connected to the A/V input Multi- angle feature: You can enjoy the Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 218 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Power outlet To use the adapter, open the cover. This power outlet is designed for use as To use the power outlet, push the main a power supply for the audio device con- switch on the instrument panel. The A/V input adapter is composed of 3 nected to the A/V input adapter.
  • Page 219: Audio/Video System Operating Hints

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Audio/video system operating hints Other appliances requiring an extremely NOTICE NOTICE stable power supply: microcomputer- z To prevent the battery from being controlled electric blankets, touch sen- To ensure correct audio/video system sor lamps, etc. discharged, do not use the power operation: outlet longer than necessary when Certain electrical appliances may cause...
  • Page 220 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) For example, nearby buildings and terrain Station swapping—If the FM signal you CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC can interfere with FM reception. Power are listening to is interrupted or weak- PLAYER, DVD PLAYER AND DISCS lines or telephone wires can interfere with ened, and there is another strong station Extremely high temperatures can keep AM signals.
  • Page 221 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Compact disc player DVD player Audio CDs Audio CDs DVD video discs Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The following products Video CDs may not be playable on your compact Special shaped discs disc player. SACD only discs...
  • Page 222 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) NOTICE z Do not use special shaped, trans- parent/translucent, low quality or la- beled discs such as those shown in the illustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc.
  • Page 223 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) MP3/WMA FILES WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is used in the same way as an ID3 MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA tag. WMA tags carry information such (Windows Media Audio) are audio com- as track title, artist name.
  • Page 224 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) The MP3/WMA player does not play CD- R and CD- RW discs back MP3/WMA files from discs record- CD- R/CD- RW discs that have not been er using packet write data transfer subject to the “finalizing process” (a 001.mp3 (UDF format).
  • Page 225 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Recordings on CD- R/CD- RW cannot ISO 9660 format— WMA— be played using the DDCD (Double This is the international standard for the WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio Density CD) system. formatting of CD- ROM folders and files. compression format developed by Micro- TERMS For the ISO 9660 format, there are two...
  • Page 226 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 227 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .
  • Page 228: Manual Air Conditioning System Controls

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Manual air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Air flow selector 2. Fan speed selector 3. Temperature selector 4. “A/C” button 5. Air intake selector 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 229 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Fan speed selector In this position, air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically Turn the dial to adjust the fan speed—to to clean up the front view quickly. It is the right to increase, to the left to de- not possible to return to RECIRCULATE crease.
  • Page 230 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) “A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1.
  • Page 231: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips " To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 232 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “0” RECIRCULATE, which will close off the Temperature—Towards WARM outside passage and prevent outside...
  • Page 233 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Ventilation Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the heating. This setting clears the front view For best results, set controls to: front view more quickly. more quickly.
  • Page 234: Automatic Air Conditioning System

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Automatic air conditioning system— —Controls 1. “TEMP” (driver side temperature control) button 2. Air intake selector 3. Air flow selector 4. Air conditioning display 5. “A/C” button 6. “DUAL” button 7. “PASS TEMP” (passenger side temperature control) button 8.
  • Page 235 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) “AUTO” button “DUAL” button “PASS TEMP” (passenger side tempera- ture control) button For automatic operation of the air condi- Push the button to change the mode of tioning, push the “AUTO” button. An indi- the temperature setting. To increase the temperature, press the cator light will illuminate to show that the “...
  • Page 236 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly Windshield air flow button from the floor vents and windshield When this button is pressed, air flows vents. mainly from the windshield vents and This position allows the air intake to turns on the defogging function with the select FRESH automatically.
  • Page 237 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) “A/C” button When the ambient temperature is low, the following may occur: To turn on the air conditioning, press the " “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator Air intake mode does not switch to will come on. To turn the air conditioning RECIRCULATE.
  • Page 238: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips " To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 239 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the —For automatic operation —For automatic operation air intake selector be temporarily set to...
  • Page 240 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Ventilation —For manual operation When the “A/C” button is not pressed in, pressing another air flow button turns off For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—To the desired fan speed the air conditioning. —For automatic operation Temperature—Towards high temperature "...
  • Page 241: Side Vents

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Side vents In this position, the air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to Open clean up the front view quickly. It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in Close this position. Pushing this button turns on the defroster- linked air conditioning.
  • Page 242: Air Conditioning Filter

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Checking and replacing the Air conditioning filter— air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode.
  • Page 243 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 1. Open the glove box. Slide off the 2. Push in each side of the glove box 3. Remove the filter cover as shown in damper as shown. to disconnect the claws. the illustration. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 244 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 4. Pull the filter out of the filter outlet. When inserting the filter in the filter Inspect the filter on the surface. outlet, keep the arrow pointing up. If it is dirty, it should be replaced. INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position.
  • Page 245 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Power outlets .
  • Page 246: Clock

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Clock Power outlets (12 VDC) 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 time...
  • Page 247 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Power outlet (115 VAC) NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 V/120W (front and rear outlets to- gether). z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
  • Page 248 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " Appliances with high initial peak watt- NOTICE age: cathode- ray tube type televisions, z To prevent the battery from being compressor- driven refrigerators, electric pumps, electric tools, etc. discharged, do not use the power " outlet longer than necessary when Measuring devices which process pre- the engine is not running.
  • Page 249: Glove Box

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Auxiliary box Glove box (overhead console) NOTICE During hot weather, the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deform- able such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside. To use the glove box: To use the box, open it as shown above.
  • Page 250: Luggage Storage Boxes

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Auxiliary box (instrument panel) Luggage storage boxes Front Rear (type B) To open the box, push the “OPEN CLOSE” button. To use the box, do the following. To close the box, push the “OPEN CLOSE” button again. Front: Remove the deck board.
  • Page 251: Rear Console Box

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear console box UPPER TRAY To access the upper tray, raise the con- sole box lid without touching the lock release lever. CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box, pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid.
  • Page 252: Front Cup Holders

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Front cup holders Rear cup holders The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink- cans securely. For the rear/second seat cup holder: To use the holder, push down the armrest by pulling the strap forward. CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder,...
  • Page 253: Bottle Holders

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Bottle holders Tie- down hooks The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely. CAUTION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended. Inappropriately sized shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident.
  • Page 254: Grocery Bag Hooks

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Grocery bag hooks Luggage cover This hook is designed to hang things BEFORE USING LUGGAGE COVER such as grocery bags. Move the rear/second seats to the rear- most lock position. NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook, avoid hanging heavy load on it.
  • Page 255 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) USING LUGGAGE COVER To use the luggage cover: 1. Attach the front hooks of the lug- gage cover to the head restraint. 2. Pull out the rear luggage cover and hook it on the anchors. CAUTION "...
  • Page 256 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) STOWING LUGGAGE COVER (without third seats) 1. Open the deck board. 2. Remove the deck side cover. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 257 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 3. Insert the right end of the luggage 4. Compress the left end of the lug- When you stow the rear cargo net and cover into the hole in the luggage gage cover, and fit it into the hollow luggage cover together, stow the rear storage box as shown.
  • Page 258: Separation Net Fixing Hook

    You can use the tie- down hooks to net which is the option installment kit hook the claw of the separation net for Toyota dealer. strap. You can separate the luggage compart- Make sure the net does not interfere with ment by installing the separation net.
  • Page 259: Rear Cargo Net

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Rear cargo net To secure your luggage, use the rear NOTICE cargo net. You can also put loads on the net. z Do not place breakable items on the net. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 301 in Section 2 for precautions when loading z Do not place anything heavier than luggage.
  • Page 260 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) USING CARGO NET Compress the left end of the pipe, and fit it into the hole on the other side of the To use the net, insert the right end of the luggage compartment. pipe into the hole. Vehicles with third seat: When sitting in the third seat, you cannot use the rear cargo net.
  • Page 261 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) STOWING REAR CARGO NET (without third seat) 1. Open the deck board. 2. Remove the deck side cover. 3. Insert the right end of the rear cargo net into the luggage storage box as shown. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 262: Roof Luggage Carrier

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Roof luggage carrier 4. Compress the left end of the rear When you stow the rear cargo net and The roof luggage carrier consists of cargo net, and fit it into the other luggage cover together, stow the rear roof rails (1) attached to the roof and side of the luggage storage box.
  • Page 263: Floor Mat

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Floor mat " CAUTION If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, When you load cargo on the roof lug- stop the vehicle now and then dur- gage carrier, observe the following: ing the trip to make sure the cargo "...
  • Page 264 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 265 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your TOYOTA Utility vehicle precautions ........
  • Page 266: Utility Vehicle Precautions

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Utility vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of serious make it capable of performing in a wide personal injury or damage to your ve-...
  • Page 267: Break- In Period

    Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. winds than an ordinary passenger your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- car. Slowing down will allow you to "...
  • Page 268 Toyota, be sure that it has an octane than stated above will cause persistent The WWFC consists of four categories rating no lower than 87.
  • Page 269: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    Operation in foreign countries GASOLINE QUALITY The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country... In a very few cases, you may experience...
  • Page 270: Three- Way Catalytic Converters

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Three- way catalytic converters The three- way catalytic converter is an NOTICE emission control device installed in the exhaust system. A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three- way catalytic The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the converter may cause it to overheat exhaust gas.
  • Page 271: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    " If you smell exhaust fumes in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, vehicle, open windows dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of...
  • Page 272: Facts About Engine Oil Consumption

    It is normal that an engine should con- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil A new engine consumes more oil, since sume some engine oil during normal level be checked every time you refuel its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls engine operation.
  • Page 273: Iridium- Tipped Spark Plugs

    NOTICE NOTICE should quit while you are driving, you can Use only iridium- tipped spark plugs. only Toyota genuine iridium- bring the vehicle to a stop with normal Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor- tipped spark plugs and do not adjust pedal pressure.
  • Page 274 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) When the anti- lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: When the anti- lock brake system occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- function is in action, you may feel the "...
  • Page 275 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. " Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti- lock joints on the road. brake system: Although the anti- lock " Driving on roads where the road brake system assists in providing ve- surface is pitted or has other differ- hicle control, it is still important to ences in surface height.
  • Page 276 Contact your lock brake system and the brake assist parking brake system. This type of brake Toyota dealer as soon as possible to system work properly, the light turns off system needs bedding- down of the brake service the vehicle.
  • Page 277: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    NOTICE while driving, have brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota Frequent maneuvering turning dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- over a long time may cause damage tor damage can result if the pads are not to the system in which the mecha- replaced when necessary.
  • Page 278 CAUTION If the electric power steering system warning light comes on, take your ve- hicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this case, more effort is required for the steering wheel to turn than usual. Drive your vehicle...
  • Page 279: Rear Step Bumper

    This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. Under the right front seat The rear step bumper is for rear end protection and easier step- up loading.
  • Page 280 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label. 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine 2005 RAV4 from Jan.
  • Page 281: Theft Prevention Labels

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
  • Page 282: Tire Information

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tire information— —Tire symbols This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire size” on page 294. 2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 293. 3.
  • Page 283 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 7. “TUBELESS” “TUBE The “DOT” symbol certifies that the TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not tire conforms to applicable Federal have a tube inside the tire and air Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. is directly filled in the tire.
  • Page 284 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Tire size —Name of each section of tire This illustration indicates typical tire 1. Section width 1. Bead size. 2. Tire height 2. Sidewall 1. Tire (P=Passenger car, 3. Wheel diameter 3. Shoulder T=Temporary use) 4. Tread 2.
  • Page 285 150 would wear conditions on specified government purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- one and a half (1- 1/2) times as well test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. formation on uniform tire quality grad-...
  • Page 286 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
  • Page 287 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power Accessory weight windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 Cold tire inflation pressure...
  • Page 288 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tire related term Meaning 68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second Normal occupant weight column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table Occupant distribution 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing...
  • Page 289 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire...
  • Page 290: Vehicle Load Limits

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load Seating capacity: Towing capacity: capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- Without third seat 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) 680 kg (1500 lb.) load limits shown below.
  • Page 291: Cargo And Luggage

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in " Never allow anyone to ride in " To prevent cargo and luggage the vehicle, observe the following: the luggage compartment. It is from sliding forward during "...
  • Page 292 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- (4) The resulting figure equals the tal weight of the occupants. available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ple, if the “XXX”...
  • Page 293: Types Of Tires

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Types of tires From this condition, if 3 more passen- Determine what kind of tires your CAUTION gers with the combined weight of 176 vehicle is originally equipped with. kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car- 1.
  • Page 294 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 292.
  • Page 295 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
  • Page 296: Before Starting The Engine

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it.
  • Page 297: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 298: Off- Road Driving Precautions

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Off- road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off- road, please " Do not drive in excess of the speed CAUTION observe the following precautions to en- limit. Even if the legal speed limit sure your driving enjoyment and to help permits it, do not drive over 140 Always observe the following precau- prevent the closure of areas to off- road...
  • Page 299: Winter Driving Tips

    Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” engine or other components does die than a person wearing a seat similar high quality ethylene glycol not occur.
  • Page 300 Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of This product is available at your Toyota any battery, so it must be in top shape to dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the provide enough power for winter starting.
  • Page 301: Dinghy Towing

    Toyota ing supply company, trucking company, warranties do not apply to damage or junk yard, etc.
  • Page 302 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " The gross combination weight (sum Four- wheel drive models of your vehicle weight plus its load Without third seat and the total trailer weight) must Without towing package not exceed the following. 2994 kg (6600 lb.) With towing package 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine 3674 kg (8100 lb.)
  • Page 303 Tongue load designed for the total trailer weight. 100 = 9 to 11% " The load on either the front or rear Toyota does not recommend using a Total trailer weight axle resulting from distribution of weight distribution (load...
  • Page 304 " " Toyota recommends that you do not A safety chain must always be used or hitch ball, there is danger of the tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a between the towing vehicle and the...
  • Page 305 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " " PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK Because stopping distance may be in- Remember that when making a turn, " creased, vehicle- to- vehicle distance the trailer wheels will be closer than Check that your vehicle remains level should be increased when towing a the vehicle wheels to the inside of the when a loaded or unloaded trailer is...
  • Page 306 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a " Slow down and downshift before er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: descending steep or long downhill on hot days temperatures over 1.
  • Page 307: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer " " Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment.
  • Page 308 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
  • Page 309: In Case Of An Emergency

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 310: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have with your foot off the accelerator pedal. checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine does not start after 15 se- your keys work, there may be a malfunc- speed but will not start—...
  • Page 311 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE " The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 312 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Jumper cable Discharged battery Discharged Jumper cable battery Positive Positive Booster terminal terminal battery (“+” mark) (“+” mark) Booster Negative terminal battery (“- ” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
  • Page 313: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    “LOCK”, and try starting the engine vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover again. checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as cloths—they may now contain sulfuric If the engine will not start, see “If your possible.
  • Page 314: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...
  • Page 315: If You Have A Flat Tire

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, " Make sure to set the jack prop- CAUTION keeping a straight line. Move cau- erly in the jack point. Raising tiously off the road to a safe place When jacking, be sure to observe the vehicle with jack improper- well away from the traffic.
  • Page 316 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and NOTICE spare tire on the back door. Do not continue driving with a To prepare yourself for an emergency, deflated tire. Driving even a you should familiarize yourself with short distance can damage a the use of the jack, each of the tools tire and wheel beyond repair.
  • Page 317 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) To remove the jack, turn the jack joint To remove the spare cover: 2. Close the back door. Remove the by hand. spare tire cover. 1. Open the back door. Unhook the To remove: Turn the joint in direction latch handle which on the bottom 1 until the jack is free.
  • Page 318 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament Type A To remove the spare tire, turn the 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- hold- down nuts counterclockwise posite the flat tire to keep the with the wheel nut wrench and re- vehicle from rolling when it is move them.
  • Page 319 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Loosening wheel nuts 3. Remove the wheel ornament. CAUTION Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench Never use oil or grease on the as shown. bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, CAUTION which could cause a serious ac-...
  • Page 320 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 5. Position the jack at the correct 6. After making sure that no one jack point as shown. is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire Make sure the jack is positioned on...
  • Page 321 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts 7. Remove the wheel nuts and Before putting on wheels, remove any 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin- change tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces ger tight. with a wire brush or such. Installation Lift the flat tire straight off and put it Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end of wheels without good metal- to- met-...
  • Page 322 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION CAUTION " When lowering the vehicle, Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead make sure all portions of your to overtightening the nuts and body and all other persons damaging the bolts.
  • Page 323 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Stowing flat tire 10.Install the flat tire and spare tire CAUTION cover on the back door. Make sure that the rubber rings CAUTION are not installed to the wheel nuts for aluminum wheel. Other- Make sure flat tire and spare tire wise, the nuts may become loose cover are securely in place in and the wheel may fall off, which...
  • Page 324 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Guides On some models—Before stowing the To install the spare tire cover: 2. Attach the cover by hooking the flat tire, remove the center wheel or- 2 inner protrusions. 1. Insert the hooks under the guides nament by pushing from the reverse to the upper slots and lower the Check that the cover is securely at-...
  • Page 325 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Reinstalling wheel ornament Type A Type C 3. Open the back door. Lock the latch handle which is on the bot- 11. Reinstall the wheel ornament. tom of the cover. Type A and B— 4. Close the back door. 1.
  • Page 326 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —After changing wheels Type C— 12.Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION placed tire. Push the wheel ornament into the center hole. Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- Before driving, make sure all the cation designated on page 397 in With a spare tire of different wheel tools and jack are securely in...
  • Page 327: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) If your vehicle needs to be If your vehicle becomes stuck towed— If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the forward and backward.
  • Page 328 If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
  • Page 329 (b) Using flat bed truck All models— If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota (c) Towing with sling type truck dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. NOTICE...
  • Page 330 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Installing front towing eyelet NOTICE NOTICE z Only use specified towing eyelet; Use only a cable or chain specifically otherwise your vehicle may be dam- intended for use in towing vehicles. aged. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided.
  • Page 331 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —Emergency towing eyelet precautions " Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not loose. " Fasten the towing cable or chain se- curely to the eyelet. "...
  • Page 332: If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever

    If you cannot shift the selector lever move, do not forcibly continue the out of “P” position to other positions towing. Contact your Toyota dealer even though the brake pedal is de- or a commercial tow truck service pressed, use the shift lock override but- ton as follows: for assistance.
  • Page 333: If You Lose Your Keys

    Vehicles with engine immobilizer system— Even if you lose only one key, contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If you lose all your master keys, you cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobi- lizer system must be replaced.
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  • Page 335: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 336 Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help " more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause ensure long- term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 337 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota Hand- washing your Toyota ter and dirt can accumulate under the Keep your vehicle clean by regular Work in the shade and wait until the floor mats and could cause corrosion.
  • Page 338 To prevent damage to the antenna, rub or press hard—you might scratch vent, you may experience trouble with re- make sure it is removed before driv- the paint. fueling or rough engine idling. ing your Toyota through an automatic NOTICE car wash. Plastic wheel ornaments:...
  • Page 339 Toyota dealer to Vinyl interior have the vehicle serviced. The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent NOTICE and water.
  • Page 340 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) First vacuum over the upholstery to re- Do not apply water—the best results are Air conditioning control panel, audio move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as panel, instrument panel, console panel, soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the possible.
  • Page 341 Toyota, your local cause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
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  • Page 343 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 344: Maintenance Requirements

    Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 359 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
  • Page 345: General Maintenance

    Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- should investigate the cause or take your al information. ment” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Radiator, condenser and hoses fied service shop immediately. It is recom- mended that any problem you notice be...
  • Page 346 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Exhaust system Seats Parking brake If you notice any change in the sound of Check that all seat controls such as seat Check that the lever has the proper travel the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
  • Page 347: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Check the pressure with a gauge ev- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
  • Page 348: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Toyota dealer comes on. In this case, your vehicle may to prepare the vehicle for re- testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
  • Page 349 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
  • Page 350: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Checking the engine oil level NOTICE CAUTION Low level Full level z Be careful not to spill engine oil on Be careful not to touch the hot ex- the vehicle components. haust manifold. z Avoid overfilling, engine could be damaged.
  • Page 351 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) ENGINE OIL SELECTION 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine SAE 5W- 30 “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent satisfy following grade viscosity. Oil grade:...
  • Page 352: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Toyota engines. Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and If you can find no leak, have your Toyota 45% deionized water. This coolant pro- Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- dealer test the cap pressure and check...
  • Page 353: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Checking brake fluid If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. CAUTION To prevent burning yourself, be care- ful not to touch the radiator or con- denser when the engine is hot.
  • Page 354: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Checking tire inflation pressure Remove and replace the reservoir cap by Keep your tire inflation pressures hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted at the proper level. line. This brings the fluid to the correct The recommended cold tire inflation level when you put the cap back on.
  • Page 355 If a tire frequently needs refilling, gage weight should be located so valve. In case of applying too have it checked by your Toyota deal- that the vehicle is balanced. much air, press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust.
  • Page 356: Checking And Replacing Tires

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Checking and replacing tires CAUTION High tire pressure (overinfla- Tread wear indicator tion)— Keep your tires properly inflated. " Poor handling Otherwise, the following condi- " Excessive wear tions may occur and cause an ac- " Uneven wear cident resulting in death or seri- ous injuries.
  • Page 357 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) The tires on your Toyota have built- in If air loss occurs while driving, do not REPLACING YOUR TIRES tread wear indicators to help you continue driving. Driving even a short When replacing a tire, use a tire of...
  • Page 358: Rotating Tires

    Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear " Do not mix radial, bias belted, tires be replaced at a time as a set.
  • Page 359: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    To equalize tire wear and help ex- WHEN SNOW TIRES CHAINS tend tire life, Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires accord- Snow tires or chains are recommended ing to the maintenance schedule. when driving on snow or ice. (For scheduled maintenance infor- On wet or dry roads, conventional tires mation, please refer to the “Sched-...
  • Page 360 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) " NOTICE Four- wheel drive models: Side chain Do not use snow tires of different If the wrong combination of tire and brands, sizes, construction or tread chain is used, the chains could dam- patterns, as this may cause danger- age the vehicle body.
  • Page 361: Replacing Wheels

    Otherwise, an accident may occur re- " Correct replacement wheels are available When driving with chains installed, sulting in death or serious injuries. at your Toyota dealer. be sure to drive carefully. Slow " Do not use wheels other than the down...
  • Page 362: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    " When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. " As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately.
  • Page 363 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
  • Page 364: Checking Battery Condition

    ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior " Terminals Ground cable CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...
  • Page 365 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accesso- ries are off before performing main- tenance. z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (“- ” mark) first and rein- stall it last. z Be careful not to cause a short cir- cuit with tools.
  • Page 366: Battery Recharging Precautions

    Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. Good Blown Clear or Have battery Never recharge the battery while the light checked by your engine is running. Also, be sure all Toyota dealer.
  • Page 367 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Type A fuses can be pulled out by using the pull- out tool. The location of the pull- out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
  • Page 368: Adding Washer Fluid

    When replacing comes on, the washer tank may be tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and empty. Add washer fluid.
  • Page 369 Back- up lights inside of the lens, or if there is water pooled inside light, contact your Rear side marker — Toyota dealer. lights License plate light Interior light — Front personal — lights Vanity lights —...
  • Page 370 If the connector is tight, wiggle it. The above illustration shows the left- hand Aiming is not necessary after replacing headlight. the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 371 —Front fog lights If either the left or right front fog light burns out, contact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog light bulbs by yourself. You may dam- age the vehicle.
  • Page 372 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) —License plate light a: Rear side marker light Use a flathead screwdriver. b: Rear turn signal light c: Back- up light 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 373 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights ........Engine .
  • Page 374 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Dimensions and weights ∗ 1 : 215/70R16 tires ∗ 1 ∗ 2 4570 (179.9) : 225/65R17 tires ∗ 2 ∗ 3 4575 (180.1) : 235/55R18 tires Overall length mm (in.) ∗ 4 ∗ 3 : With spare tire cover 4580 (180.3) ∗...
  • Page 375 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 2AZ- FE and 2GR- FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): Type: (Research Octane Number 91) or higher 2.4 L 4- cylinder (2AZ- FE) engine only 2AZ- FE engine Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
  • Page 376 4.1 (4.3, 3.6) 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine With filter 6.1 (6.4, 5.4) Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved Outside temperature “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent satisfy following...
  • Page 377 : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- mission of your vehicle. 8.9 (9.4, 7.8) ter the key is removed with all the lights Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- With towing package turned off ther details. 9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
  • Page 378 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) REAR DIFFERENTIAL STEERING (four- wheel drive models) Wheel free play: Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) 0.5 (0.5, 0.4) Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5 Recommended oil viscosity: Above -18"C (0"F) SAE 90 Below -18"C (0"F)
  • Page 379 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Tires Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size: Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Tire size Wheel size Wheel size Front Rear Spare 215/70R16 99H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 6 1/2J ∗...
  • Page 380 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) Fuses ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.1) 13. HEAD RL 10 A: Right- hand headlight (low beam) 1. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse 14. AC INV 15 A: AC inverter 2. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse 15. TOWING 30 A: No circuit 3.
  • Page 381 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.2) 13. ABS2 30 A: Anti- lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability 1. AMP 30 A: Audio system control system, “AUTO LSD” system, 2. AM2 30 A: Starting system downhill assist control system, hill- start 3.
  • Page 382 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. STOP Stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight, automatic transmis- 1. S- HTR 15 A: Seat heaters sion shift lock system, multiport fuel 2. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers injection system/sequential multiport 3. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper fuel injection system, anti- lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle 4.
  • Page 383 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 19. RR DOOR 20 A: Power window (rear right door) 20. S/ROOF 25 A: Electric moon roof 21. CIG 15 A: No circuit 22. ACC 7.5 A: Audio system, power out- lets, power rear view mirror control, automatic transmission shift lock sys- tem, main body ECU, clock, rear seat entertainment system...
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  • Page 385: Occupant Restraint Systems

    None of these systems, either individ- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the read Section 1- 3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 386: Event Data Recorder

    Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section " Engine speed 1- 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time "...
  • Page 387 EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which the VSC Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may...
  • Page 388 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) New vehicle warranty Important health and safety information about your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: " New vehicle warranty CAUTION " Emission control systems warranty " WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- "...
  • Page 389 Toyota Toyota A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accessories The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. ments of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- Standard.
  • Page 390 As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol- lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau- tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa- Tires and loading on your tion.
  • Page 391: Driving Tips

    In addition, this vehicle shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than vehicle.
  • Page 392 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) 2005 RAV4 from Jan. ’06 Prod. (OM42620U)
  • Page 393 ’06 Rav4_U (L/O 0601) U −6 Quick index " If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on .." If your vehicle will not start ........"...

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