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Toyota RAV4 2008 Quick Reference Manual

Toyota RAV4 2008 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 2008 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4. A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows Windshield wipers & washers SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System * Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
  • Page 4 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls* Speech command button* Cruise control Instrument panel light control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* control Wiper and washer controls Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or “AUTO LSD”...
  • Page 5 With automatic Air Conditioning system With manual Air Conditioning system Clock and Air Conditioning display 12V DC Power outlet Seat heater switch* Downhill Assist Control switch Front passenger seat belt reminder light Engine immobilizer indicator* Engine switch Tilt and telescopic steering release 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch* * If equipped...

  • Page 6: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Tachometer Service indicator and reminder Speedometer Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Odometer, two trip meters and outside temperature display Trip meter reset knob Indicator symbols Brake system warning Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning Low engine oil pressure warning...
  • Page 7 Airbag SRS warning Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning Low Tire Pressure Warning “4WD” warning Electric power steering system warning Low windshield washer fluid level warning Front passenger occupant classification indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed) Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed) Four-wheel drive lock indicator...

  • Page 8: Fuel Tank Door Release And Cap

    OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Driver seat Pull up Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Keyless entry Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

  • Page 9: Hood Release

    Panic button Push and hold Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood...

  • Page 10: Engine Maintenance

    OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.

  • Page 11: Automatic Transmission

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission 4-speed models Park* Reverse Neutral Drive Third gear Second gear First gear 5-speed models Park* Reverse Neutral Drive Fourth gear Third gear Second gear First gear * The engine switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park.” Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustments-Front

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto lock functions Active torque control 4WD (4WD models) Four-wheel drive lock switch Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four wheels. NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustments-Second Row Seats

    Seats-Head restraints Front seats Second row seats Lock release button Third row seats Lock release button Seat adjustments-Second row seats Vehicles with third row seats Position Seatback angle Seatback lock release...

  • Page 14: Seats-Folding Down Second Row Seats

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Folding down second row seats Vehicles without third row seats Left side remote seat release Right side remote seat release Vehicles with third row seats (2) Lower (1) Push (3) Pull down...

  • Page 15: Seats-Stowing Third Row Seats

    Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped) (4) Fold down (2) Lower (3) Pull (1) Push (8) Push to lock in (5) Pull up (6) Lift up (9) Push to lock in (7) Push down Windshield wipers & washers Front Single wipe Adjust interval Interval wipe Pull to wash and wipe...

  • Page 16: Lights & Turn Signals

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights Headlights Parking lights High beam Low beam High beam flasher -Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

  • Page 17: Parking Brake

    Parking brake Release Pull (1) Pull slightly (2) Push (3) Lower Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Length Angle Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 18: Seat Heaters

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seat heaters (if equipped) Left front seat Right front seat Air Conditioning/Heating Automatic Air Conditioning Temperature (driver side) Fresh or recirculated cabin air Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging. Air Conditioning ON/OFF “DUAL”...

  • Page 19: Bottle Holders

    Manual Air Conditioning Airflow vent selector In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging. Fan speed Temperature Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It is not possible to change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in this mode.
  • Page 20 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 Preset buttons - functions in other Push to turn ON/OFF modes indicated above number. Push to adjust Eject CD tone & balance Seek station/ Push to CD track skip select up/down folder Mode Station/CD View CD text track scan Type 2 additional functions Load CD(s)
  • Page 21 RADIO To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection. Steering wheel controls (if equipped) “...

  • Page 22: Moonroof

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Open Close Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise Tilting operation Tilt...

  • Page 23: Auto Lsd (Limited Slip Differential)

    Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® (if equipped) ® Bluetooth technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Door locks Unlock Lock...

  • Page 24: Light Control-Instrument Panel

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlets 12V DC Inside center console Instrument panel Luggage Compartment NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used. 115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Push Rear console NOTE: Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.

  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    Cruise control Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Resume /Increase speed Cancel Set/Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Cup holders Front Rear...

  • Page 26: Doors-Child Safety Locks

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again.

  • Page 27: Spare Tire & Tools

    Spare tire & tools Tool location Luggage compartment Luggage compartment Inside left side box Inside right side box Tool bag Jack Removing the spare tire (1) To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover.
  • Page 28 Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 MN 00505-QRG08-RAV4 Printed in the USA 8/07...

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