Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 10
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment procedure
1
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
1
Left
2
Right
3
2
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
1
Up
2
Right
3
Down
4
Left
Folding the mirrors
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
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Blind Spot Mirrors (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Mirrors increase
the view of surrounding area to
assist the driver when checking
surrounding area before chang-
ing lanes.
Blind Spot Mirror field of view
1
(range of the solid line)
Main mirror field of view
2
(range of the dotted line)
■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (→P. 490, 497)
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WARNING
■ Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
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■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Opening and closing procedures
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
1
Closing
2
One-touch closing (if equipped
for driver’s window)*
3
Opening
4
One-touch opening
(driver’s
window only)*
*: To stop the window partway, oper-
ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.
Window lock switch
Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles without smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
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engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.
■Catch protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.
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■When the power window cannot be opened or closed (if equipped for
driver’s window)
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually or the window can not be fully opened and closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of the driver’s door.
● Stop the vehicle, with the engine switch in “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system),
continually operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing posi-
tion within 4 seconds after the jam protection function or catch protection
function was activated. Otherwise, by continually operating the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch opening position, the window can be opened
and closed.
● If the window can not be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, implement the following procedure for function initializa-
tion.
Turn the engine switch to “ON” position (vehicles without smart key sys-
1
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system).
2
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
and completely close the window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
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switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening posi-
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tion and after the window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the
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switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position,
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once more, and after the window is completely closed, continue holding
the switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and can not be closed or completely open, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (→P. 156)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
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● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart key system) or off (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an
accident.
■Jam protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body caught in the window.
■Catch protection function (if equipped for driver’s window)
● Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
● The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.
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Moon roof∗
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
Opens the moon roof*
1
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
2
*: Lightly press either end of the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilting up and down
1
Tilts the moon roof up*
2
Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either end of the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
∗: If equipped
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
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engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Opening the moon roof by small degrees
Quickly press and release the switch.
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■Moon roof open reminder function
Vehicles without smart key system
The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
Vehicles with smart key system
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■ When the battery is disconnected or the moon roof does not close nor-
mally
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key sys-
1
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system).
2
Press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch until the following movement
finishes.
The moon roof will tilt up and pause for 1 second or more.
Then it will tilt down, open and close fully.
Release the switch, and then press it in order to ensure proper operation.
3
If the moon roof does not move automatically, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. open reminder function) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 703)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, when riding with a
child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. (→P. 156)
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● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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Driving
4
4-1.
Before driving
4-4.
Refueling
Driving the vehicle
166
Opening the fuel tank
Cargo and luggage
176
cap
232
Vehicle load limits
180
4-5.
Using the driving support
systems
Trailer towing
181
Toyota Safety Sense P
235
Dinghy towing
197
PCS
4-2.
Driving procedures
(Pre-Collision System)
242
Engine (ignition) switch
LDA (Lane Departure
(vehicles without
Alert with steering
smart key system)
198
control)
256
Engine (ignition) switch
Dynamic radar cruise
(vehicles with
control
264
smart key system)
200
Cruise control
276
Automatic transmission
205
Intuitive parking assist
280
Turn signal lever
213
Rear view monitor
Parking brake
214
system
289
4-3.
Operating the lights
All-wheel drive lock
and wipers
switch (AWD models)
299
Headlight switch
215
BSM
Automatic High Beam
220
(Blind Spot Monitor)
300
Fog light switch
224
• The Blind Spot Monitor
Windshield wipers
function
304
and washer
225
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Rear window wiper
Alert function
307
and washer
229
Driving assist systems
310
4-6.
Driving tips
Winter driving tips
317
Utility vehicle
precautions
321
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
→P. 198, 200
Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 205)
2
Release the parking brake. (→P. 214)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (→P. 205)
Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake (→P. 214), and shift the shift lever to P.
(→P. 205)
Vehicles without smart key system:
3
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
4
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
1
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 310)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speed.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (→P. 681)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 609
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (→P. 206)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
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outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage
the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
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