Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other

interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 26

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 28

Wireless remote control ....... 40

Side doors............................ 44

Back door............................. 48

1-3.

Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 52

Rear seats............................ 57

Head restraints..................... 68

Seat belts............................. 72

Steering wheel ..................... 80

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 81

Outside rear view mirrors..... 83

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 85

Moon roof............................. 89

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 93

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 97

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 100

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 101

SRS airbags ....................... 103

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 115

Child restraint systems ....... 121

Installing child restraints ..... 125

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 138

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system) ...................... 147

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 151

Automatic transmission ...... 154

Turn signal lever................. 158

Parking brake ..................... 159

Horn.................................... 160

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 161

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 164

Trip information display ...... 167

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 170

Fog light switch................... 174

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 176

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 180

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 182

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 186

Driving assist systems ........ 194

Hill-start assist control......... 201

Downhill assist control

system .............................. 203

Four-wheel drive lock

switch................................ 206

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle

precautions....................... 207

Cargo and luggage ............. 212

Vehicle load limits............... 218

Winter driving tips ............... 220

Trailer towing ...................... 224

Dinghy towing ..................... 242

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 244

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 250

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers............... 258

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 260

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 261

Using the radio................... 270

Using the CD player........... 273

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 278

Operating an iPod .............. 284

Operating a USB

memory............................ 292

Optimal use of the

audio system.................... 300

Using the AUX port............. 303

Using the steering

wheel audio switches....... 304

Bluetooth

®

audio/phone..... 307

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio/phone ..................... 310

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable

player ............................... 315

Making a phone call ........... 318

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Bluetooth” menu)........... 323

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

Using the “SET UP” menu

(“Phone” menu)................ 329

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 335

• Personal/interior light

main switch ...................... 336

• Personal/interior lights...... 336

• Interior light ...................... 337

• Luggage compartment

light .................................. 337

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 339

• Glove box......................... 340

• Console box..................... 341

• Overhead console............ 342

• Cup holders...................... 343

• Bottle holders................... 344

• Auxiliary box..................... 346

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 347

Vanity mirrors..................... 348

Clock.................................. 349

Power outlets ..................... 350

Seat heaters....................... 355

Armrest............................... 357

Coat hooks......................... 358

Floor mat............................ 359

Luggage compartment

features............................ 360

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 366

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 369

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 372

General maintenance......... 375

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 378

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 379

Hood................................... 383

Positioning a floor jack........ 385

Engine compartment .......... 387

Tires.................................... 401

Tire inflation pressure

........... 408

Wheels................................ 412

Air conditioning filter........... 415

Key battery ......................... 417

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 421

Light bulbs.......................... 433

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 444

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 445

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 452

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 453

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 454

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with

standard tires)................... 467

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with

run-flat tires)...................... 485

If the engine will not

start................................... 486

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P............... 487

If you lose your keys........... 488

If the electronic key does

not operate properly.......... 489

If the battery is

discharged........................ 491

If your vehicle overheats..... 494

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 496

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in

an emergency................... 498

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 502

Fuel information.................. 514

Tire information .................. 517

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 528

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 531

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 534

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 535

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 537

Abbreviation list........................ 548

Alphabetical index.................... 550

What to do if... .......................... 561

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights (low beam)

P. 170

Pictorial index

Exterior

Front fog lights 

P. 174

Hood

P. 383

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 83

Front turn signal, parking and front

side marker lights

P. 158, 170

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights

P. 172

Moon roof 

P. 89

Windshield wipers

P. 176

Turn signal lights 

P. 158

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 401

P. 467

P. 512

P. 517

Back door

P. 48

Rear turn signal lights

P. 158

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 170

Rear

window

wiper

P. 180

License plate lights

P. 170

Side doors

P. 44

Rear

window

defogger



P. 258

License

plate light

P. 170

With spare tire

Spare tire

P. 467

Fuel filler door

P. 93

Roof luggage carrier 

P. 212

: If equipped

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Glove box

P. 340

Front seats

P. 52

SRS side airbags

P. 103

Power window switches

P. 85

SRS driver airbag

P. 103

Console box

P. 341

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mat

P. 359

Head restraints

P. 68

Bottle holders

P. 344

Seat belts

P. 72

Rear seats

P. 57

Cup holders

P. 343

Auxiliary box

P. 346

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 103

9

A

Vanity mirrors

P. 348

Moon roof switches 

P. 89

Sun visors

P. 347

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 103

Interior light

P. 337

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 81

Personal/interior lights

P. 336

Overhead console

P. 342

Rear view monitor system 

P. 186

Coat hooks

P. 358

Microphone *

P. 311

: If equipped

*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

10

B

Window lock switch

P. 85

Power window switches

P. 85

Door lock switch

P. 45

Inside lock buttons

P. 45

Pictorial index

Interior

11

C

Shift lever

P. 154

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 83

Parking brake lever

P. 159

AUX port/USB port

P. 284, 292, 303

Cup holders

P. 343

Shift lock override

button

P. 487

12

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever

P. 80

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 170

P. 158

P. 174

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 176

P. 180

Fuel filler door opener

P. 93

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 444

Four-wheel drive lock switch 

P. 206

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Gauges and meters

P. 161

Audio system 

Display Audio system

, *

P. 261

Hood release lever

P. 383

Horn

P. 160

13

A

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 162

“DAC” switch 

P. 203

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

14

B

Cruise control switch

P. 182

“DISP” switch

P. 168

Audio remote control switches

P. 304

Without Display Audio system

Engine (ignition) switch

(without smart key system)

P. 151

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

With Display Audio system

Cruise control switch

P. 182

“DISP” switch

P. 168

Audio remote control switches *

Talk switch *

Telephone switch *

15

With an automatic air conditioning system

With a manual air conditioning system

C

Air conditioning system

P. 244

Rear window defogger switch

Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 

P. 258

Engine (ignition) switch

(with smart key system)

P. 147

Air conditioning system

P. 250

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

P. 258

Security indicator

P. 97

Security indicator

P. 97

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

16

D

Windshield wiper de-icer switch 

P. 260

Cup holders

P. 343

Seat heater switch 

P. 355

Power outlet

P. 350

VSC OFF

switch

P. 196, 197

Instrument panel

Pictorial index

: If equipped

17

Luggage compartment

Pictorial index

Luggage cover 

P. 362

Second seatback release lever 

P. 60

Grocery bag hooks

P. 360

Storage boxes 

P. 360

Cargo hooks

P. 360

: If equipped

Power outlet

P. 350

Luggage

compartment

light

P. 337

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including

options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ

from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota

vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these

parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible

for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may

cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.

Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,

safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In

addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

19

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-

cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record

certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-

versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Toyota in a law suit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,

such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed

to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-

ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine

the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired

during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access

to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,

other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can

read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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