Get Other equipment Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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SECTION 1− 9

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Other equipment

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Garage door opener box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Rear cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Tie−down hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Grocery bag hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Separation net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Roof luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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Clock

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays

If the electrical power source has been

disconnected from the clock, the time dis-

play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one

o’clock).

Cigarette lighter and front ashtray

The digital clock indicates the time.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position.

To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.

To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.

If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-

sired, push the “:00” button.

For example, if the “:00” button is de-

pressed when the time is between

1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.

If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the

time will change to 2:00.

Rear ashtray

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Power outlets

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

The power outlets are designed for

power supply for car accessories.

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.

After it finishes heating up, it automati-

cally pops out ready for use.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position for the power outlets to be used.

If the engine is not running, the key must

be in the “ACC” position.

NOTICE

z To prevent the fuse from being

blown, do not use the electricity

over the total vehicle capacity of

12V/120W (front and rear outlets to-

gether).

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed

in.

Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or

equivalent for replacement.

ASHTRAYS

z To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not use the power

outlets longer than necessary when

the engine is not running.

To use the ashtray, pull it out.

Front

When finished with your cigarette, thor-

oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-

vent other cigarette butts from catching

fire. After using the ashtray, push it back

in completely.

z Close the power outlet lids when

the power outlets are not in use.

Inserting a foreign object other than

the appropriate plug that fits the

outlet, or allowing any liquid into

the outlet may cause electrical fail-

ure or short circuits.

To remove the ashtray, press down on the

lock spring plate and pull it out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop

while driving, always completely close

the ashtray after use.

Rear

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Glove box

Garage door opener box

To use the glove box, do this.

The box is designed to store a garage

door opener transmitter.

Remove the paper strip covering the adhe-

sive on back side of loop and adhere loop

to back side of the transmitter near cen-

ter.

To open: Pull the lever.

To lock: Insert the master key and turn it

clockwise.

Open the cover and remove the Velcro

loop.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the glove box door

closed while driving.

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Please note if transmitter has wire clip for

sun visor, this clip must be removed prior

to adhesion of the Velcro.

Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac-

Remove spacers from the center panel.

Place the largest spacer on the pin that

would be below transmitter button when

the cover is closed. Close the cover.

ing inside of box into the box. Make sure

the transmitter button is located above

button pins.

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CAUTION

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden

stop, always keep the garage door

opener box closed while driving.

D Keep the remaining spacers away

from children.

When the garage door opener transmitter

is properly installed, you can operate the

transmitter by pushing the center panel of

the cover.

If the center panel does not contact your

garage door opener transmitter:

D Check to see if spacer is on the cor-

rect pin.

D Attach another spacer to the top of

original spacer. Check operation. If re-

quired, continue to add spacers until

contact is achieved.

If the transmitter is clattering during driv-

ing, fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent

the transmitter from clattering.

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Auxiliary boxes—

To use the auxiliary boxes, open as

shown in the following illustrations.

Type

C

and

D

auxiliary boxes are

equipped with a belt to hold the objects

such as first−aid kit. See “—Using the

holding belts” on page 142 for detailed

information.

Type E auxiliary box is also designed

to store the warning reflector.

The first−aid kit or warning reflector itself

is not included as an original equipment.

CAUTION

Type A (front ceiling)

Type C (left side of luggage compartment)

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the auxiliary box closed

while driving.

NOTICE

Type A: During hot weather, the inte-

rior of the vehicle becomes very hot.

Do not leave anything flammable or

deformable such as a lighter, glasses,

etc. inside.

Type B (instrument panel)

Type D (right side of luggage compart-

ment)

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—Using the holding belts

These auxiliary boxes are equipped with

a belt to hold the objects.

Type D auxiliary box—This belt is de-

signed to hold the first−aid kit.

To use the belt, do the following.

1. To loosen: Pull the buckle forward.

2. To tighten: Pull on the belt.

Make sure the objects are securely held.

Type E (luggage compartment floor)

Type C (left side of luggage compartment)

Type D (right side of luggage compart-

ment)

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Front cup holder

Rear cup holder

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other

than cups or drink−cans in the cup

holder, as such items may be

thrown about in the compartment

and possibly injure people in the

vehicle during sudden braking or in

an accident.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop

while driving, keep the cup holder

closed when it is not in use.

The cup holder is designed for holding

cups or drink−cans securely.

The cup holder is designed for holding

cups or drink−cans securely.

To use the holder, pull its end.

To use the holder, pull up the lever.

The cup holder can be adjustable to the

size of the cups or drink−cans by chang-

ing the arm position.

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Upper side—To hold a bigger cup, remove

the detachable adapter.

CAUTION

Lower side—To hold a bigger cup, push

down the spring.

D Do not place anything else other

than cups or drink−cans in the cup

holder, as such items may be

thrown about in the compartment

and possibly injure people in the

vehicle during sudden braking or in

an accident.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop

while driving, keep the cup holder

closed when it is not in use.

To hold the cups or drink−cans securely,

adjust the size of the cup holder in the

following procedure.

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Tie−down hooks

Grocery bag hooks (type A)

Grocery bag hooks (type B)

To secure your luggage, use the tie−down

hooks as shown above.

This hook is designed to hang things

like grocery bags.

This hook is designed to hang things

like grocery bags.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” on

page 164 in Section 2 for precautions in

loading luggage.

To use the hook, pull it down.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, do

not hang any object heavier than 4 kg

(8.8 lb.) in it.

To prevent damage to the hook, do

not hang any object heavier than 4 kg

(8.8 lb.) in it.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie−

down hooks stored under the carpet

when not in use.

NOTICE

Do not use the seat anchors instead

of the tie−down hooks.

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Luggage cover

To use the luggage cover:

1. Hook the front end of the luggage

cover board onto the front protru-

sions.

2. Lower the rear side of luggage cover

board and hook onto the rear protru-

sions.

3. Pull out the cloth portion of the cov-

er and attach the front hooks to the

head restraint.

The luggage cover also can be set at the

lower position.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything on the lug-

gage cover. Such items may be

thrown about and possibly injure

people in the vehicle during sudden

braking or an accident.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop,

make sure the luggage cover is se-

cured in place.

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Separation net

(on some models)

You can separate the luggage compart-

NOTICE

ment by installing the separation net.

You can choose one of the three posi-

tions.

(a) Behind the rear seats

Do not fold the seatback forward

while the luggage cover is set.

If the luggage cover is left to be removed,

place it somewhere other than the passen-

ger compartment. This will prevent pas-

sengers from injury in the event of a sud-

den stop or an accident.

(b) Behind the front seats

(folding up rear seats)

(c) Behind the front seats

(removing rear seats)

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(a) Behind the rear seats

1. Raise up the cover.

2. Insert one side of the net stay into

the net fixing hole. Press the stay to

contract and insert the other side of

the stay into the other fixing hole.

Push the net forward.

3. Hook the claw of the strap over the

front tie down hook.

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(b) Behind the front seats

(folding up rear seats)

(c) Behind the front seats

(removing rear seats)

4. Pull the end of the belt to stretch

the net securely.

Make sure the net does not interfere

with a reclined seatback or head re-

straint.

3. Fold up the rear seat cushions and

hook the claw of the strap over the

rear hinge of the rear seat. (See

“—Folding up rear seats” on page 34

in Section 1−3.)

3. Remove the rear seats and hook the

claw of the strap over the front

hinge of the rear seat as shown

above. (See “—Removing rear seats”

on page 37 in Section 1−3.)

CAUTION

When not using the separation net,

make sure that the cover of the fixing

hook is closed. If the cover is open,

it might cause the unexpected injury

like hitting a head.

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Roof luggage carrier

The roof luggage carrier consists of

roof rails (1) attached to the roof and

sliding cross rails (2).

CAUTION

When you load cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier, observe the following:

To adjust the positions of cross rails, do

this.

D Place the cargo so that its weight

is distributed evenly between the

front and rear axles.

1. Turn the knobs counterclockwise to

loosen the cross rails.

2. Slide the cross rails to the desired

position for loading the luggages of

various sizes.

D If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width.

(See

“Dimensions

and

3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the

cross rails by turning knobs clockwise.

weight” on page 254 in Section 8

for information on your vehicle

overall length and width.)

Type A

Follow the manufacture’s instructions and

precautions when installing the attach-

ments or their equivalent.

D Before driving, make sure the cargo

is securely fastened on the roof

luggage carrier.

D Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of the

vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneu-

vers, otherwise it may result in loss

of control or vehicle rollover due to

failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly.

Type B

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Floor mat

D If driving for a long distance, on

rough roads, or at high speeds,

stop the vehicle now and then dur-

ing the trip to make sure the cargo

remains in its place.

D Do not exceed 34 kg (75 lb.) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

When loading the luggages, be careful

not to scratch the surface of the

moon roof.

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

CAUTION

If the floor carpet and floor mat have a

hole, then it is designed for use with a

locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking

clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

Make sure the floor mat is properly

placed on the floor carpet. If the floor

mat slips and interferes with the

movement of the pedals during driv-

ing, it may cause an accident.

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