Vehicle instruction manual Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10)

Introduction to the operation and repair manual
"Parquet" SUV (recreational vehicle) the Toyota RAV4, a monocoque vehicle, hit the market in 1994 and immediately became popular thanks to its combination of consumer qualities. The first cars were produced only in a...

Controls and instrument cluster
Figure 1.1. Controls, instruments and equipment on vehicles produced since 2001: 1 – instrument lighting control; 2 – steering column switch for low/high beam headlights; 3 – instrument cluster; 4 – Driver airbag/sound...

Warning Chimes
The sound signal control system informs the driver in the following cases: the door is open with the ignition on; during the unlocking of the center differential before the normal transmission operating mode is engaged;...

Engine compartment — precautions
Caution! Be especially careful when working in the engine compartment. When performing work in the engine compartment, adhere to the following recommendations. Turn off the engine, remove the ignition key. Apply the...

Keys and ignition switch
The car comes with keys: main and repair. Additionally, they issue a key fob with the key number and a hidden secret code for the anti-theft system. Only on the basis of these numbers can you order spare keys at a...

Starting the engine
Warning! Operating the engine indoors poses a risk of exhaust gas poisoning! Before starting the engine, the manual transmission shift lever must be in neutral position (the automatic transmission selector must be in...

Starting the engine from an additional battery
To start the engine from an additional battery, proceed as follows: Figure 1.5. Connecting wires when starting the engine from an additional battery Connect the red jumper cable to the positive terminals of both...

Manual transmission
The gear shift pattern is shown on the gear shift knob. To engage reverse gear, make sure the vehicle is stopped by moving the gearshift lever from the neutral position to the right until it stops and then back....

Automatic transmission (AT)
Figure 1.6. Different positions of the automatic transmission selector lever The various positions of the automatic transmission selector are shown in the figure 1.6. Caution! Never move the selector lever to the "R" or...

Tips for driving on rough terrain
Before moving, determine the nature of the terrain. Hold the steering wheel with your thumbs facing outward. When driving through mud or loose soil/sand, reduce tire pressure and drive in lower gears. Use the...

Parking brake
To apply the parking brake, pull the parking brake lever up firmly. If the road is on a steep incline, you should also engage first gear or engage the automatic transmission's parking lock (position "P"). Always fully...

Turn signal and headlight switch
Figure 1.9. Direction indicator and headlight switch (A) and instrument panel illumination rheostat (B): 0 – lighting off; 1 – parking light is on; 2 – high or low beam is on; 3 – high beam headlights; 4 – switching...

Rear fog lights
Figure 1.10. Location of the rear fog light switch (A) and headlight range control (B) The lamp lights up simultaneously with the low and high beam headlights. The switch is located on the instrument panel to the left...

Headlight beam corrector
Figure 1.10. Location of the rear fog light switch (A) and headlight range control (B) The electric adjustment mechanism allows you to smoothly adjust the headlight beam angle according to the vehicle load (see Figure...

Headlight washers
To direct the fluid to the headlights, turn on the headlights and press the switch. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. Caution! Do not operate the headlight washers when the reservoir is empty. This may...

Rear window heating
Figure 1.12. Rear window heating switch: 1 – button To clear fog or ice from the rear window, press the switch (figure 1.12). The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. A strip heating element on the inner surface...

Exterior mirror heating switch
To remove fog or ice from the outside rearview mirrors, press the switch. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. When the heating is turned on, the corresponding indicator lights up. to turn off the heating,...

Hazard warning lights
The hazard warning lights also function when the ignition is off. Turn on the hazard warning lights in the following cases: when the vehicle stops due to a technical malfunction; in a traffic accident; upon reaching the...

Interior lighting
Figure 1.13. Front ceiling light and local lighting: A — ceiling light switch (right — constantly off, left — on when opening the front doors); B — local lighting for the driver and front passenger The front ceiling...

Watch in the salon — installation
Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" or "ON" position. To set or adjust the hours, press button H, and to adjust the minutes, press button M. To quickly set the hours and reset the minutes, press button 00.

Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Figure 1.14. Cigarette lighter and ashtray: 1 – cigarette lighter; 2 – ashtray To use the cigarette lighter, push it inward (figure 1.14). Once heated, the cigarette lighter will automatically spring out and be ready...

Socket for connecting additional electrical equipment
Figure 1.15. Socket for connecting additional electrical equipment Nest (figure 1.15) designed for connecting various automotive electrical accessories. Voltage is supplied to the socket when the ignition key is in the...

Heating and ventilation
Heated or cold air is supplied to the passenger compartment through air ducts and deflectors. To ensure even air distribution throughout the cabin, ensure that the air intake grilles are clean and that the air supply...

Doors — opening and closing
To lock the car door with a key, insert it into the lock and turn it forward. To unlock, the key must be turned back. Figure 1.17. Positions of the door lock button: 1 – blocking; 2 – unlocking To lock the doors from...

Door lock (child safety protection)
Figure 1.19. Location of the child safety latch on the rear door The rear side doors are designed with an additional child safety device that prevents them from being opened from inside the vehicle (figure 1.19). To...

Electric windows
Figure 1.18. Location of buttons on the driver's door: 1 – central locking button; 2 – rear door window switch lock button (for the safety of children); 3 – door window control buttons The power window switches are...

Lift and slide sunroof panel
Depending on the configuration, the vehicle may be equipped with a manual or electric sliding sunroof panel. The electrically operated roof panel can be opened or closed manually. Opening: Press the SLIDE switch....

Adjusting the rearview mirror
Adjusting the interior mirror The mirror can be adjusted by turning the lever to one of two positions. Adjust the rearview mirror using the drive lever. In the basic position, the lever at the bottom of the mirror...

Steering column adjustment
Figure 1.23. Location of the steering column locking handle The steering column can be continuously adjusted for tilt angle. To do this, press the locking handle down (figure 1.23), located under the steering column and...

Front seat adjustment
Driver's seat adjustment Install the driver's seat as follows: adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that the pedals can be fully depressed with slightly bent knees; adjust the position of the seat back so...

Adjusting headrests
The headrest adjustment is considered correct if its upper edge is level with the back of the head. Figure 1.25. Direction of movement (2) and location of the headrest locking button (1) To adjust the position of the...

Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backrests
Figure 1.26. Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backs Lean forward and pull the lock release handle (figure 1.26). Then tilt the backrest to the desired position and release the handle. Caution! Adjustments should not...

Folding the rear seats on 3-door models
Fold the rear seats in 3 stages. Figure 1.27. Folding the rear seats on 3-door models (Step 1) Stage 1 . Remove the headrest. Unlock the seatback and fold it forward and down (figure 1.27). By folding the rear seat...

Folding the rear seats on 5-door models
Figure 1.30. Folding the seat belts Before folding the seat, fold the rear seat belts as shown in the illustration 1.30. This will prevent the belts from falling out when the backrest is folded. Fold the rear seats in 4...

Seat belts
Properly adjusted seat belts keep the driver and passengers in place while driving and are an effective means of protecting against serious injury in an accident. The car is equipped with three-point seat belts. By...

Airbags
Airbags are designed to provide additional protection for the driver and passenger during severe vehicle impacts. Airbags do not replace seat belts in any way and are one of the important elements of passive safety in a...

Lifting a car with a jack
To lift the car with a jack, proceed as follows: place the car on a flat, horizontal surface with a hard surface; apply the parking brake and engage 1st gear on vehicles with a manual transmission or move the selector...

Unlocking the hood
Figure 1.38. Hood release handle To unlock the hood, pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the driver's side - the hood will be released from the locking device and will rise upward under the action of...

Towing a trailer
Figure 1.41. Values of the permitted gross vehicle weight and the maximum permissible load on the rear axle The towing capacity of the vehicle is determined for driving at sea level altitude. If you are going to tow a...

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