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.... OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry* FEATURES/OPERATIONS Active torque control 4WD Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) Automatic Transmission Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals... 20 10 11 16 11 12 13 21 15 15 13 24 24 24 25 24 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES * Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 1
.... OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry* FEATURES/OPERATIONS Active torque control 4WD Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) Automatic Transmission Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals... 20 10 11 16 11 12 13 21 15 15 13 24 24 24 25 24 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES * Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 1
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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" switch (2WD models) Audio system Emergency flasher switch Front passenger occupant classification indicator Air Conditioning controls Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch* 2
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" switch (2WD models) Audio system Emergency flasher switch Front passenger occupant classification indicator Air Conditioning controls Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch* 2
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With automatic Air Conditioning system OVERVIEW With manual Air Conditioning system FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3
With automatic Air Conditioning system OVERVIEW With manual Air Conditioning system FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3
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... vents and fan will adjust automatically. 16 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. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger...
... vents and fan will adjust automatically. 16 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. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger...
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.... Minute set M- Rear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air FEATURES/OPERATIONS Clock Manual Air Conditioning system Automatic Air Conditioning system H- Hour set :00- Manual Air Conditioning OVERVIEW Airflow vent selector In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator "OFF") to turn A/C OFF in this mode. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. Fan speed Temperature Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use for quick cooling.
.... Minute set M- Rear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air FEATURES/OPERATIONS Clock Manual Air Conditioning system Automatic Air Conditioning system H- Hour set :00- Manual Air Conditioning OVERVIEW Airflow vent selector In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator "OFF") to turn A/C OFF in this mode. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. Fan speed Temperature Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use for quick cooling.
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Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 8. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 3 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Instrument panel light control dial 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. ... switch (four −wheel drive models) or "AUTO LSD" switch (two−wheel drive models) 5. Power outlet 12. Air conditioning controls 9. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "View B (with manual air conditioning system) 1. Emergency flasher switch 7. Wiper and washer switches 4. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Seat heater switch 14...
Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 8. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 3 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Instrument panel light control dial 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. ... switch (four −wheel drive models) or "AUTO LSD" switch (two−wheel drive models) 5. Power outlet 12. Air conditioning controls 9. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "View B (with manual air conditioning system) 1. Emergency flasher switch 7. Wiper and washer switches 4. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Seat heater switch 14...
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Wiper and washer switches 4. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 8. Air conditioning controls 9. Downhill assist control switch 15. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 5 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 10. Emergency flasher ...Seat heater switch 14. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Clock and air conditioning display 11. Power outlet 12. Four −wheel drive lock switch (four −wheel drive models) or "AUTO LSD" ...
Wiper and washer switches 4. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 8. Air conditioning controls 9. Downhill assist control switch 15. Engine immobilizer system indicator light 5 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 10. Emergency flasher ...Seat heater switch 14. Windshield wiper de−icer switch 13. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Clock and air conditioning display 11. Power outlet 12. Four −wheel drive lock switch (four −wheel drive models) or "AUTO LSD" ...
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On some models: Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the switch is operating. Manual air conditioning system To deice the windshield wiper blades, push the switch. Push the switch once again to turn the deicer off . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Windshield wiper ... will automatically shut off after the defoggers have deiced, push the switch once again to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving. Automatic air conditioning system 122 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The system will quickly clear the window surface.
On some models: Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the switch is operating. Manual air conditioning system To deice the windshield wiper blades, push the switch. Push the switch once again to turn the deicer off . '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Windshield wiper ... will automatically shut off after the defoggers have deiced, push the switch once again to discharge, especially during stop−and−go driving. Automatic air conditioning system 122 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The system will quickly clear the window surface.
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...displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer-Shows the total the vehicle has been driven. z Do not continue driving with the air conditioning on page 360 in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop−and... other to keep the temperature of rpm (revolutions per minute). Remember, in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 127 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The thermostat is disconnected. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Tachometer D Idling for a long period with an ...
...displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer-Shows the total the vehicle has been driven. z Do not continue driving with the air conditioning on page 360 in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. See "If your vehicle overheats" on in stop−and... other to keep the temperature of rpm (revolutions per minute). Remember, in the engine cooling system as this may cause severe engine damage. 127 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) The thermostat is disconnected. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Tachometer D Idling for a long period with an ...
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...to operate this unit apart or attempt to make your compact disc player and DVD player from working . On hot days, use the air conditioning to operate the players correctly. Be sure to cool the vehicle interior before you may make any of its rays remain inside the cabinet... high temperatures can keep your compact disc player and DVD player skip. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) For vehicles sold in hazardous radiation exposure. 234 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Audio CDs D Bumpy roads or other than those specified herein may not play even though they appear to...
...to operate this unit apart or attempt to make your compact disc player and DVD player from working . On hot days, use the air conditioning to operate the players correctly. Be sure to cool the vehicle interior before you may make any of its rays remain inside the cabinet... high temperatures can keep your compact disc player and DVD player skip. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) For vehicles sold in hazardous radiation exposure. 234 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Audio CDs D Bumpy roads or other than those specified herein may not play even though they appear to...
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...down. D Talk alternately with the other . (It is not a malfunction.) D Keep the volume of the air conditioning The microphone can be muted by pushing the talk switch and say [Mute]. 268 2008 RAV4 from the phone: Pushing the off −hook switch while talking on the cellular phone that is connected... same time, the voice may not reach the party. When the vehicle is stopped: Number is open. When the window is displayed. When the air conditioning vents face the microphone. When you talk at high speeds. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Talking on the phone To transfer a call to the phone...
...down. D Talk alternately with the other . (It is not a malfunction.) D Keep the volume of the air conditioning The microphone can be muted by pushing the talk switch and say [Mute]. 268 2008 RAV4 from the phone: Pushing the off −hook switch while talking on the cellular phone that is connected... same time, the voice may not reach the party. When the vehicle is stopped: Number is open. When the window is displayed. When the air conditioning vents face the microphone. When you talk at high speeds. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Talking on the phone To transfer a call to the phone...
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Air flow selector 2. "A/C" button 5. Fan speed selector 3. Air intake selector 270 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Temperature selector 4. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Manual air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
Air flow selector 2. "A/C" button 5. Fan speed selector 3. Air intake selector 270 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) Temperature selector 4. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Manual air conditioning system- -Controls 1.
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Air intake selector Press the button to FRESH depending on the condition of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automatically to select the air source. 1. RECIRCULATE-Recirculates the air inside the vehicle. 2. outside air into the To prevent fogging up of the air conditioning system. 272 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) To turn on . FRESH-Draws system. The "A/C" button indicator will come on the air conditioning, press the "A/C" button. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "A/C" button To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again.
Air intake selector Press the button to FRESH depending on the condition of the windshield, the air intake mode may change automatically to select the air source. 1. RECIRCULATE-Recirculates the air inside the vehicle. 2. outside air into the To prevent fogging up of the air conditioning system. 272 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) To turn on . FRESH-Draws system. The "A/C" button indicator will come on the air conditioning, press the "A/C" button. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) "A/C" button To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again.
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... clear to allow air to any setting except "0". With third seats 273 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D When driving on the windows. If dust thrown up by leaves or snow, for example). '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Air flow selector settings -Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the... it is recommended that the air intake selector be set the fan speed to high for a few minutes. D On cold days, set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to circulate throughout the vehicle. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to help clear the intake ...
... clear to allow air to any setting except "0". With third seats 273 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D When driving on the windows. If dust thrown up by leaves or snow, for example). '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Air flow selector settings -Operating tips D To cool off your Toyota after closing the... it is recommended that the air intake selector be set the fan speed to high for a few minutes. D On cold days, set to FRESH and the fan speed selector to circulate throughout the vehicle. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to help clear the intake ...
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... will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air) Air flow-FLOOR Air conditioning-OFF CAUTION To prevent the windshield from entering the vehicle interior. D For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector dial fully towards COLD and change the air intake selector mode to RECIRCULATE. 274 2008 RAV4 from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior...
... will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air) Air flow-FLOOR Air conditioning-OFF CAUTION To prevent the windshield from entering the vehicle interior. D For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector dial fully towards COLD and change the air intake selector mode to RECIRCULATE. 274 2008 RAV4 from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior...
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... selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly. choose 275 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the defrosting function with the purpose of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except... or cooling. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Ventilation For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "0" Temperature-Towards COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-OFF Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse.
... selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly. choose 275 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) D On humid days, do not blow cold air on the defrosting function with the purpose of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except... or cooling. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Ventilation For best results, set controls to: Fan speed-Any setting except "0" Temperature-Towards COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-OFF Defogging The inside temperatures could make the fogging worse.
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Micro dust and pollen filter button 9. "AUTO" button 276 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) "TEMP" (driver side temperature control) button 2. "OFF" button 12. Air intake selector 3. Air flow selector 4. "DUAL" button 7. Fan speed selector 10. Windshield air flow button 11. "PASS TEMP" (front passenger side temperature control) button 8. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Automatic air conditioning system- -Controls 1. Air conditioning display 5. "A/C" button 6.
Micro dust and pollen filter button 9. "AUTO" button 276 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) "TEMP" (driver side temperature control) button 2. "OFF" button 12. Air intake selector 3. Air flow selector 4. "DUAL" button 7. Fan speed selector 10. Windshield air flow button 11. "PASS TEMP" (front passenger side temperature control) button 8. '08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Automatic air conditioning system- -Controls 1. Air conditioning display 5. "A/C" button 6.
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...button to change the mode of the temperature setting. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off the air conditioning system. "DUAL" button Push the button to adjust the fan speed. To decrease it ...the air conditioning according to maximum warming. With the indicator on-Individual temperature setting With the indicator off -This button changes the temperature on . This function will illuminate to maximum cooling, and "HI" appears when you desire another fan speed mode. 277 2008 RAV4 from ...
...button to change the mode of the temperature setting. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off the air conditioning system. "DUAL" button Push the button to adjust the fan speed. To decrease it ...the air conditioning according to maximum warming. With the indicator on-Individual temperature setting With the indicator off -This button changes the temperature on . This function will illuminate to maximum cooling, and "HI" appears when you desire another fan speed mode. 277 2008 RAV4 from ...
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... mainly from the floor vents. 278 2008 RAV4 from the 2. from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) This position allows the air intake to clean up the front view more quickly. Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defroster −linked air conditioning. It is to RECIRCULATE in , pressing another air flow mode. 1. When the "A/C" button is...
... mainly from the floor vents. 278 2008 RAV4 from the 2. from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U) This position allows the air intake to clean up the front view more quickly. Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defroster −linked air conditioning. It is to RECIRCULATE in , pressing another air flow mode. 1. When the "A/C" button is...
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...dust and pollen filter button Push the button to RECIRCULATE. To stop the operation, do one of the air flow selector buttons or the windshield air flow button. 279 2008 RAV4 from the cabin as soon as possible. RECIRCULATE (indicator light is cancelled after 1 minute. D Press ...the micro dust and pollen filter button again. The air will be removed. An indicator will come on the condition of the occupants...
...dust and pollen filter button Push the button to RECIRCULATE. To stop the operation, do one of the air flow selector buttons or the windshield air flow button. 279 2008 RAV4 from the cabin as soon as possible. RECIRCULATE (indicator light is cancelled after 1 minute. D Press ...the micro dust and pollen filter button again. The air will be removed. An indicator will come on the condition of the occupants...