Toyota RAV4 2011 Manual

Introduction

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in the vehicle's glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.

! A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations. Every RAV4 owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout the Owner's Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls
Without telephone controls

With telephone controls

1. Steering wheel audio controls¹
2. Telephone controls¹
3. Trip information display switch
4. Speech command button¹
5. Cruise control
6. Headlight, turn signal and fog light¹ control
7. Wiper and washer controls
8. Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
9. Audio system/Navigation system^1,2
10. Emergency flasher switch
11. Air Conditioning controls
12. "ENGINE START STOP" button (Smart Key)¹
13. Engine immobilizer indicator
14. Front passenger seat belt reminder light
15. Clock and Air Conditioning display
16. Front passenger occupant classification indicator
17. Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch¹
18. 12V DC Power outlet
19. Seat heater switch¹
20. VSC OFF switch
21. Ignition switch (standard key)¹
22. Tilt and telescopic steering release
23. Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch¹
24. Instrument panel light control

¹ If equipped
² Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual."

5-speed models

* The ignition/"ENGINE START STOP" switch must be "ON" and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the "D" position.

Active torque control 4WD Auto lock functions (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.

Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat

Power seat (driver side only)

1. Seat position (forward/backward)
2. Height crank (driver side only)
3. Seatback angle
4. Seat position, cushion angle and height
5. Seatback angle
6. Lumbar support

Seats-Folding down second row seats

1. Seat position (forward/backward)
2. Seatback angle
3. Seatback lock release

Seats-Folding down second row seats
From inside

From outside (vehicles without third row seats)

Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)

Lights & turn signals
Headlights

• Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
  Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
• Automatic light cut off system
  Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds.

Turn signals

Fog lights (if equipped)

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Windshield wipers & washers
Front

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

Rear

Windows-Power

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver's window remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open partway; again to open completely.

Tilting operation

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Door locks

Telephone controls (Bluetooth (if equipped)

Bluetooth ® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the system. Refer to "Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)," Section 3-3 in the Owner's Manual, or go to Toyota. LetsTalk.com for more information about phone connections and compatibility.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Air Conditioning/Heating
Automatic Air Conditioning

1. Temperature selector (driver side)
2. Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
3. Airflow vent
4. In " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. " " mode uses fresh air only.
5. Air Conditioning ON/OFF "DUAL" button
   Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
   Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
6. Temperature selector (front passenger side)
7. Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
8. Rear defogger
9. Fan speed
10. Windshield deffogger
11. Climate control OFF
12. Automatic climate control ON
    Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust automatically.

Manual Air Conditioning

1. Airflow vent
   " " or " " mode uses fresh air only (" " indicator "OFF") to reduce window fogging.
2. Fan speed
3. Temperature selector
4. Air Conditioning ON/OFF
5. Select for maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
6. Rear defogger
7. Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Clock

Light control-Instrument panel

With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel lights will not dim when the headlights are turned ON.

Audio

CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push "SCAN." Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2)

• To load one disc Push "LOAD" and insert one disc.
• To load multiple discs Push and hold "LOAD" until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to insert next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn "TUNE.FILE."
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of "TYPE/FOLDER."

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)

1. "MODE"
   Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio OFF.
2. " "
   Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod^®, etc.).

Auxiliary (AUX) port

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle's speaker system while in AUX mode.

Power outlets-12V DC

NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch/"ENGINE START STOP" switch must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used.

Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)

NOTE: Ignition switch/"ENGINE START STOP" switch must be in the "ON" position to be used.

Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (if equipped)

DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the "DAC" button (indicator will blink). Shift into L or R to activate (indicator will be solid). Pressing the button again will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (if equipped)

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after releasing brake pedal. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

1. The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the indicator will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details.

Spare tire (if equipped) & tools
Tool location

Removing the spare tire

1. To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover. Close the back door. Remove the spare tire cover by holding the bottom and lifting it up and away from the vehicle.
   
2. To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove.
   

Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
* If equipped