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Toyota RAV 4 manual

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    MN 00452-PRG06-RA V P rinted in USA 10/05 2006 Pocket Reference Guide Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 www .toyotaownersonline.com 06 Rav4-Cover.qxd 11/10/05 6:06 PM Page 1[...]

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    T o remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove. * If installed Spare tire & tools T ool location Remov ing the spare tire 21 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES T o remove the spare tire cover ,* open the back door . Unhook the latch on the bottom of the cover . Af[...]

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    1 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES INDEX Item P age no. OVER VIEW Engine maintenance 7 Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 7 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1 6 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS Active torque control 4WD 8 Air Conditioning/Heating 14-15 Audio 16-17 Auto LSD ([...]

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    3 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 12V DC P ower outlet Seat heater switch Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch Front passenger seat belt reminder light Engine immobilizer indicator light 1 Ignition Cruise control T ilt and telescopic steering release 1 If equipped 2 OVER VIEW Instrument panel Instrument panel light co[...]

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    5 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 3 If this light flashes, r efer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006 Owner ’ s Manual. Automatic transmission indicator Front passenger occupant classification indicator T urn signal indicator Front fog light indicator Four-wheel drive lock indicator 2 Slip indicator Downhill [...]

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    NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, the Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. 7 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 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 ex[...]

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    89 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES Auto lock functions Automatic tr ansmission 1 The key must be in the “ON” or “ACC” position and the brake pedal depressed. Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with[...]

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    11 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 10 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS (1) Push (2) Lower (3) Pull down Seat adjustments-second row seats Seats-fold down second row seats P osition Seatback angle Seatback lock release Right side remote seat release Left side remote seat release V ehicles with third row seats V ehicles without th[...]

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    12 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES T ilt and telescopic steering wheel Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, then return lever . Lock release lever Length Angle Lights & turn signals T urn signals Headlights High beam flasher Low beam Front fog lights (if equipped) Headlights -Au[...]

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    15 14 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES Air Conditioning/Heating Manual air conditioning Air flow vent selector Fan speed T emperature Air Conditioning ON/OFF NOTE: Use fresh air to quickly cool interior , then change to recirculate for cooler air R ear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air T em[...]

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    17 OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 16 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS “ ” V olume control “MODE” Push to turn audio on and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio “OFF .” “ ” -In r adio mode Push to select a preset station, push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In CD mode Push to skip up [...]

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    OVER VIEW FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES 18 FEA TURES/OPERA TIONS Door locks Unlock Lock Cup holders Front Rear Second row Third row side trim (if equipped) Bottle holders Front doors R ear doors Indicator light Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (2WD models) Push the “AUT O LSD” switch when the vehicle is stopped. T o d[...]

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    20 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA TURES Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be opened only from the outside. Doors-Child safety locks If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly , it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely . T o fi[...]