Toyota Rav 4

MN 00452-PRG06-RAVPrinted in USA 10/05

2006Pocket Reference Guide

Customer Experience Center1-800-331-4331

www.toyotaownersonline.com

06 Rav4-Cover.qxd 11/10/05 6:06 PM Page 1

To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nutscounterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench andremove.

* If installed

Spare tire & toolsTool location

Removing the spare tire

21

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

To remove the spare tire cover,* open the backdoor. Unhook the latch on the bottom of thecover. After closing the back door, remove thecover.

! A word about safe vehicle operations

This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary ofbasic vehicle operations. It contains briefdescriptions of fundamental operations so youcan locate and use the vehicles mainequipment quickly and easily.

The Pocket Reference Guide is not intendedas a substitute for the Owners Manuallocated in the vehicles glove box. Westrongly encourage you to review the OwnersManual and supplementary manuals so youwill have a better understanding of thevehicles capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of ToyotaMotor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many yearsof satisfied driving in your new RAV4.

This Pocket Reference Guide is not a fulldescription of RAV4 operations. EveryRAV4 owner should review the OwnersManual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in

this reference guide and throughout theOwners Manual. Each box contains safeoperating instructions to help you avoidinjury or equipment malfunction.

All information in this Pocket ReferenceGuide is current at the time of printing.Toyota reserves the right to make changesat any time without notice.

This utility vehicle has a significantly higherrollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer tothe Owners Manual for important rolloverinformation.

2006 RAV4

Luggage compartmentInside left side box

Refer to the Owners Manual for jack positioning andtire changing procedures.

NOTE:To prevent theft, the latch can only bereleased when the back door is opened

Luggage compartmentInside right side box

JackTool bag

06 Rav4-Cover.qxd 11/10/05 6:06 PM Page 2

1OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

INDEXItem Page no.

OVERVIEWEngine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry1 6

FEATURES/OPERATIONSActive torque control 4WD 8Air Conditioning/Heating 14-15Audio 16-17Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 19Automatic transmission 8Bottle holders 19Clock 13Cruise control 14Cup holders 19Door locks 18Light control-Instrument panel 13Lights & turn signals 12Moonroof 18Parking brake 12Power outlets 18Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Second row seats 10Seat heaters 15Seats-Head restraints 9Seats-Fold down second row seats 10Seats-stowing third row seats 11Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 13Windows 13Windshield wiper & washer 11

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoors-Child safety locks 20Seat belts 20Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21Tire Pressure Warning System 20

1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this andother customizable options.

06 Rav4-Inside.qxd 11/10/05 6:03 PM Page 1

3OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

12V DC Power outletSeat heater switchDownhill Assist Control (DAC) switchFront passenger seat belt reminder lightEngine immobilizer indicator light1

IgnitionCruise controlTilt and telescopic steering release

1 If equipped

2

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Instrument panel light controlHeadlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controlAudio steering wheel switches1

Wiper and washer controlsFour-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) orAUTO LSD switch (2WD models)AudioEmergency flasher switchFront passenger occupant classification indicatorlightsAir Conditioning controlsClockRear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1

switch

Automatic Air Conditioning system


5OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES3 If this light flashes, refer to Cruise control, Section 1-7, 2006

Owners Manual.

Automatic transmission indicator

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

Four-wheel drive lock indicator2

Slip indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator

AUTO LSD indicator

Cruise control indicator3

Low windshield washer fluid level warninglight1

Open door warning1

Airbag SRS warning1

Vehicle Stability Control warning1AUTO LSD warning1Traction Control warning1Downhill Assist Control warning1Hill-start Assist Control warning1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

4

OVERVIEW

1 For details, refer to Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers, Section 1-6, 2006 Owners Manual.

2 For details, refer to Active torque control 4WD system,Section 1-7, 2006 Owners Manual.

TachometerService indicators and reminderSpeedometerEngine coolant temperatureFuel gaugeOdometer, two trip meters and outsidetemperature displayTrip meter reset knob

Instrument cluster

Battery warning1

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Brake system warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is inaction, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating andhear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lockBrake System work for you, just hold the brake pedaldown more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this willresult in reduced braking performance.

Indicator symbols

Drivers/Front passengers seat beltreminder1

Low fuel level warning1

Automatic transmission fluid temperaturewarning1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

4WD warning2

Electric power steering system warning1


NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, the CheckEngine indicator may illuminate.

7

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

Engine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler capEngine oil level dipstickWindshield and back window washer fluid tank

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, includingoil changes, will help extend the life ofyour vehicle and maintain performance.Please refer to the Owners WarrantyInformation Booklet, ScheduledMaintenance Guide or Owners ManualSupplement.

Engine maintenance

6

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release

Pull up

Turn

StorePull Pull up torelease then

raise hood

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened withinthirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Alarm operation

Keyless entry (if equipped)Locking operation Unlocking operation

Push

Push

Push ONCE: Driver doorTWICE: All doors


8 9

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

Auto lock functions

Automatic transmission

1 The key must be in the ON or ACC position andthe brake pedal depressed.

Downshifting increases power going uphill, orprovides engine braking downhill. For best fueleconomy during normal driving conditions, alwaysdrive with the shift lever in the D position.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Park1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

P

R

N

D

3

2

L

Active torque control 4WD (4WD models)Four-wheel drive lock switch

Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque isapplied to the 4 wheels.

NOTE: It should ONLY be used when wheel spinningoccurs on loose or unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owners Manual for complete details.

PositionHeight crank (driver side only)Seatback angleDrivers seat: position and cushion angle/height Passengers seat: position onlySeatback angleLumbar support

Seat adjustments-FrontManual Seat Power Seat

Seats-Head restraintsFront seats Second row seats

Third row seats

Lock release button

Lock release button


11

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

10

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

(1) Push

(2) Lower(3) Pull down

Seat adjustments-second row seats

Seats-fold down second row seats

PositionSeatback angleSeatback lock release

Right sideremote seat release

Left sideremote seat release

Vehicles with third row seats

Vehicles without third row seats

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle isin motion.

Windshield wiper & washer

Rear

Front

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust interval

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

Seats-stowing third row seats (if equipped)

(2) Lower

(1) Push

(5) Pull up

(6) Pushdown

(7) Push to lock in

(4) Fold down

(3) Pull

(8) Push to lock in

Vehicles withthird row seats


12

FEATURES/OPERATIONSO

VERVIEWFEATU

RES/OPERATIO

NS

SAFETYAN

DEM

ERGEN

CYFEATU

RES

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,then return lever.

Lockreleaselever

Length

Angle

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam flasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turnslights off after 30 seconds when the drivers door isopened and closed with the key in ACC or LOCK.Lights may also be turned off by pushing lock buttonon remote.-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)Automatically turns on the headlights at a reducedintensity.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlightsare on low beam.

Parking lights

Right turn

Turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

WindowsDriver side

Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push theswitch completely down or pull it completely up andrelease to fully open or close. To stop windowmidway, lightly push the switch in the oppositedirection.

Up

Down

Passengerwindowslock button

UpDown

Clock

NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, windows need to be reinitialized. Refer to the OwnersManual for more details.

13

Parking brake

Pull

(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

(3) Lower

Set Release

High beam

Manual Air Conditioning system

H- Hour setM- Minutes set:00- Round off minutes

AutomaticAir Conditioning system

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

+

-


1514

FEATURES/OPERATIONSO

VERVIEWFEATU

RES/OPERATIO

NS

SAFETYAN

DEM

ERGEN

CYFEATU

RES

Air Conditioning/Heating Manual air conditioning

Air flow vent selector

Fan speedTemperatureAir Conditioning ON/OFF

NOTE: Use fresh air to quickly cool interior,then change to recirculate for cooler air

Rear defoggerFresh or recirculated cabin air

Temperature (Driver side)Temperature (Front passenger side)Fresh or recirculated cabin airAir flow vent selector

Air Conditioning ON/OFFDUAL buttonMicro dust and pollen filter ON/OFFRear defoggerFan speedClimate control OFFAutomatic climate control ON/OFF

Automatic air conditioning

In or mode, use fresh air ( indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.

Cruise control

1 The set speed may be cancelled by depressing thebrake pedal.

2 Unless vehicle drops below 10 mph, the set speedmay be resumed once vehicle exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speedCancel1

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Left front seat

Right front seat

In or mode, use fresh air ( indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging


17

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

16

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Volume controlMODEPush to turn audio on and select an audio mode.Push and hold to turn the audio OFF. -In radio mode Push to select a preset station,push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the nextor previous track.

By inserting a mini plug of a commercially availablecomponent into the AUX audio jack, you can listento music from a portable audio device through thevehicles speaker system.

>

>

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

CD PLAYERTo scan tracks on a disc Push SCAN. Push again tohold selection.CD Changer (Type 2)-To load one disc Push LOAD and insert 1 disc.-To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD untilyou hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will closeand then re-open for next disc.To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn TUNE.FILEto file up/down.To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either sideof FOLDER.

AUX audio jack

Audio

View radio andCD information

Eject CD

Push to turnON/OFF

Push toadjusttone &balance

Push toskipup/downfolder

Seekstation/CD trackselect

Station/CDtrack scan

Mode

Load CD(s)

Preset buttons - button functions inother modes indicated above number.

Push to skip up/down folder

RADIOPreset buttons Tune in the desired station and pressa preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Pushdesired preset button (1-6) to select.SCAN Push and hold SCAN to scan presetstations. Push again to hold selection.

- +Type 2 other functions:

Type 2 (with JBL speakers)

Type 1


OVERVIEW

FEATURES/O

PERATION

SSAFETY

AND

EMERG

ENCY

FEATURES

18

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Door locksUnlock

Lock

Cup holdersFront Rear

Second row

Third row side trim(if equipped)

Bottle holdersFront doors Rear doors

Indicator light

Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential)(2WD models)

Push the AUTO LSD switch when the vehicle isstopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.NOTE: It will ONLY work for 2-wheel drive models.It should ONLY be used when wheel spinningoccurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owners Manual for complete detailson this system before attempting to use it.

Moonroof (if equipped)Tilting operationSliding operation

If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to bereinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for moredetails.

19

Power outlets12V DC

Luggage Compartment

Instrument panel Inside rear console

Open

Close

Tilt down

Tilt up

NOTE: Key must be in the ON position to be used.


20

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Move the lever to LOCK, allowing the door to beopened only from the outside.

Doors-Child safety locks

If belt is fully extended, then retracted evenslightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,unless fully retracted again. This feature is used tohelp hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and howto install a child restraint system, refer to theOwners Manual.

Keep as low onhips as possible

Take upslack

Too high

Seat belts

Tire Pressure Warning SystemThe system is designed to provide a warning whentire pressure of any one of the tires (including thespare) is critically low.

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Squeeze lockrelease to lower


Documents

Toyota Rav 4