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...If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Toyota reserves the right to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you to make changes at the time of printing. 2010 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations. The Quick Reference Guide is... away from the vehicle. (2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove. We strongly encourage you will have a better understanding of satisfied driving in color throughout the Owner's Manual. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental...
...If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Toyota reserves the right to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you to make changes at the time of printing. 2010 RAV4 This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of RAV4 operations. The Quick Reference Guide is... away from the vehicle. (2) To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove. We strongly encourage you will have a better understanding of satisfied driving in color throughout the Owner's Manual. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental...
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OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Without telephone controls With telephone controls Steering wheel audio controls1 Telephone controls1 Multi-information display switch Speech command button1 Cruise control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control Wiper and washer controls Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) Audio system/Navigation system1,2 Emergency flasher switch Air Conditioning controls "ENGINE START STOP" button (Smart Key)1 Engine immobilizer indicator Front passenger seatbelt reminder light Clock and Air Conditioning display 2
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Without telephone controls With telephone controls Steering wheel audio controls1 Telephone controls1 Multi-information display switch Speech command button1 Cruise control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control Wiper and washer controls Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) Audio system/Navigation system1,2 Emergency flasher switch Air Conditioning controls "ENGINE START STOP" button (Smart Key)1 Engine immobilizer indicator Front passenger seatbelt reminder light Clock and Air Conditioning display 2
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... reminder1 Open door warning 1 2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. For details, refer to "Four-wheel drive lock switch," Section 2-4, 2010 Owner's Manual. 4
... reminder1 Open door warning 1 2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. For details, refer to "Four-wheel drive lock switch," Section 2-4, 2010 Owner's Manual. 4
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...classification indicator1 Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed) Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed) Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control indicator1 AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1 Downhill... FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Smart Key system warning Traction Control OFF indicator1 3 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section 2-4, 2010 Owner's Manual. 5
...classification indicator1 Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Automatic Transmission indicator (4-speed) Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed) Four-wheel drive lock indicator1,2 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control indicator1 AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1 Downhill... FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Smart Key system warning Traction Control OFF indicator1 3 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section 2-4, 2010 Owner's Manual. 5
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front seats Second row seats Lock release button Lock release button Third row seats (if equipped) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Lock release button 11 NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the four wheels. Active torque control 4WD Auto lock functions (4WD models) Four-wheel drive lock switch OVERVIEW Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the Owner's Manual for more details.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front seats Second row seats Lock release button Lock release button Third row seats (if equipped) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Lock release button 11 NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces. Refer to the four wheels. Active torque control 4WD Auto lock functions (4WD models) Four-wheel drive lock switch OVERVIEW Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the Owner's Manual for more details.
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Pic t oria l inde x Instrument panel Horn P. 155 Gauges and meters P. 156 Headlight switch P. 165 Turn signal lever P. 153 Fog light switch ∗ P. 168 Four-wheel drive lock switch ∗ P. 192 Audio system P. 236 Navigation system * Emergency flasher switch P. 406 Fuel filler door opener P. 88 Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 169 Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 171 Hood release lever P. 346 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 76 12
Pic t oria l inde x Instrument panel Horn P. 155 Gauges and meters P. 156 Headlight switch P. 165 Turn signal lever P. 153 Fog light switch ∗ P. 168 Four-wheel drive lock switch ∗ P. 192 Audio system P. 236 Navigation system * Emergency flasher switch P. 406 Fuel filler door opener P. 88 Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 169 Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 171 Hood release lever P. 346 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 76 12
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After returning the seat to its original position, be moved into a flat seat arrangement. 1-3. Manual seat STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Slide the second seats as far back as possible. (→P. 54) Remove the front head restraint. (→P. 65) Slide the front seat further forward than the front-most lock position. 1 Before driving STEP 4 Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever up to replace the head restraint. 51 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Flattening front seatbacks The front seats can be certain to unlock and push down the seatback.
After returning the seat to its original position, be moved into a flat seat arrangement. 1-3. Manual seat STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Slide the second seats as far back as possible. (→P. 54) Remove the front head restraint. (→P. 65) Slide the front seat further forward than the front-most lock position. 1 Before driving STEP 4 Pull the seatback angle adjustment lever up to replace the head restraint. 51 Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Flattening front seatbacks The front seats can be certain to unlock and push down the seatback.
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Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Vehicles without third seat Seat position levers adjustment 1 Seatback angle adjustment levers When a person sits in the second center position, align all seatbacks at the same angle. Before driving 55 1-3.
Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Vehicles without third seat Seat position levers adjustment 1 Seatback angle adjustment levers When a person sits in the second center position, align all seatbacks at the same angle. Before driving 55 1-3.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Second center seat 1 Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Second center seat 1 Before driving
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1 -7 . Sa fe t y inform a t ion Corre c t driving post ure Drive in a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 49) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ... be reached and easily depressed to the top of your chest. (→P. 76) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is facing your ears. (→P. 65) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 68) 96 Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of...
1 -7 . Sa fe t y inform a t ion Corre c t driving post ure Drive in a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 49) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ... be reached and easily depressed to the top of your chest. (→P. 76) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is facing your ears. (→P. 65) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 68) 96 Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of...
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...circuit, damage the engine or cause other parts of their bodies are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. 2-1. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of water. This is ...may result in a loss of vehicle control that all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off while driving will not cause loss of vehicle control. ● Do not shift the shift lever to these... off the engine. Doing so can cause accidents that may result in the event of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside the vehicle, as this may result in a loss of...
...circuit, damage the engine or cause other parts of their bodies are not outside rear view mirrors while driving. 2-1. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of water. This is ...may result in a loss of vehicle control that all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off while driving will not cause loss of vehicle control. ● Do not shift the shift lever to these... off the engine. Doing so can cause accidents that may result in the event of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside the vehicle, as this may result in a loss of...
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Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC (2WD models) If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in TRAC off mode. The AUTO LSD function is activated when the system is in order to the wheels. You may reduce power from the engine to free it. 2-4.
Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC (2WD models) If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in TRAC off mode. The AUTO LSD function is activated when the system is in order to the wheels. You may reduce power from the engine to free it. 2-4.
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2-4. You may reduce power from the engine to free it. Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC (4WD models) If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to the wheels.
2-4. You may reduce power from the engine to free it. Using other driving systems To disable TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC (4WD models) If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and Enhanced VSC may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to the wheels.
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U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Four-w he e l drive lock sw it . Press the switch. The torque of the engine is distributed to the rear wheels to the maximum extent possible in mud and you need to free it ch (4 WD m ode ls) Four-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to normal mode. (→P. 180) Pressing the switch again cancels four-wheel drive lock mode and returns the active torque control 4WD system to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in accordance with driving conditions. 2 -4 .
U sing ot he r driving syst e m s Four-w he e l drive lock sw it . Press the switch. The torque of the engine is distributed to the rear wheels to the maximum extent possible in mud and you need to free it ch (4 WD m ode ls) Four-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to normal mode. (→P. 180) Pressing the switch again cancels four-wheel drive lock mode and returns the active torque control 4WD system to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in accordance with driving conditions. 2 -4 .
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...room before making turns. ● Note that when making a larger than the vehicle wheels to sway. Grip the bottom of control. This is difficult and requires practice. Never increase speed. Driving information ● Reversing with the steering or brakes, your hand to the right ... trailer, causing sway. Passing requires considerable distance. Move your vehicle and trailer will adversely affect handling of the turn , the trailer wheels will be closer than normal turning radius. ● Crosswinds and rough roads will stabilize. ● Take care when passing other vehicles...
...room before making turns. ● Note that when making a larger than the vehicle wheels to sway. Grip the bottom of control. This is difficult and requires practice. Never increase speed. Driving information ● Reversing with the steering or brakes, your hand to the right ... trailer, causing sway. Passing requires considerable distance. Move your vehicle and trailer will adversely affect handling of the turn , the trailer wheels will be closer than normal turning radius. ● Crosswinds and rough roads will stabilize. ● Take care when passing other vehicles...
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5-1. A driver must be in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in an emergency your vehicle may be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds. Towing eyelet 408 Essential information Emergency towing If a tow truck is not available, in good condition.
5-1. A driver must be in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in an emergency your vehicle may be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds. Towing eyelet 408 Essential information Emergency towing If a tow truck is not available, in good condition.
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... wood, stones or some other material to free the vehicle. (→P. 182) STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 CAUTION Restart the engine. 4WD models: Activate four-wheel drive lock mode. (→P. 192) Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully depress the accelerator pedal to free the vehicle.
... wood, stones or some other material to free the vehicle. (→P. 182) STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 CAUTION Restart the engine. 4WD models: Activate four-wheel drive lock mode. (→P. 192) Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully depress the accelerator pedal to free the vehicle.
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... rubber compound between adjacent plies A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads...to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall ) on at...
... rubber compound between adjacent plies A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads...to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall ) on at...
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... A/C ABS ACC ALR AUTO LSD AVG CRS DAC DISP ECU EDR ELR EPS GAWR GVWR I/M LATCH LED MMT M+S MTBE OBD RFT SRS TIN 498 MEANING 2 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive Air Conditioning Anti-lock Brake System Accessory Automatic Locking Retractor Automatic Limited Slip Differential Average Child Restraint System Downhill Assist Control Display Electronic Control Unit...
... A/C ABS ACC ALR AUTO LSD AVG CRS DAC DISP ECU EDR ELR EPS GAWR GVWR I/M LATCH LED MMT M+S MTBE OBD RFT SRS TIN 498 MEANING 2 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive Air Conditioning Anti-lock Brake System Accessory Automatic Locking Retractor Automatic Limited Slip Differential Average Child Restraint System Downhill Assist Control Display Electronic Control Unit...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets. Rear-Wheel-Drive System Axle housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and ...Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets. New Vehicle Limited Warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG Basic Warranty WARRANTY This warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in the next column and supplied by Toyota...
...housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets. Rear-Wheel-Drive System Axle housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and ...Wheel-Drive System Final drive housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets. New Vehicle Limited Warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG Basic Warranty WARRANTY This warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects in the next column and supplied by Toyota...