Get Other equipment Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

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SECTION 1− 10

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Other equipment

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Luggage storage boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

Rear console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Front cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Rear cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Tie−down hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

Grocery bag hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Rear cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Roof luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

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Clock

Power outlets (12 VDC)

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.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position.

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).

Manual air conditioning system

Instrument panel

Automatic air conditioning system

Rear console box

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Power outlet (115 VAC)

NOTICE

z To prevent the fuse from being

blown, do not use the electricity

over the total vehicle capacity of 12

V/120W (front and rear outlets to-

gether).

z To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not use the power

outlets longer than necessary when

the engine is not running.

z Close the power outlet lids when

the power outlets are not in use.

Inserting anything other than an ap-

propriate plug that fits the outlet,

or allowing any liquid to get into

the outlet may cause electrical fail-

ure or short circuits.

Luggage compartment

This power outlet is designed for use

as

a

power supply for electric ap-

The power outlets are designed for

power supply for car accessories.

pliances in the vehicle.

The key must be in the “ON” position for

the power outlet to be used.

The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”

position for the power outlets to be used.

The maximum capacity for this power out-

let is 115 VAC/100W. If you attempt to

use an appliance that requires more than

115 VAC or 100W, the protection circuit

will activate and cut the power supply.

The power supply will restart automatically

when you use an appliance that operates

within the 115 VAC/100W limits.

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D Appliances with high initial peak watt-

NOTICE

age: cathode−ray tube type televisions,

compressor−driven refrigerators, electric

pumps, electric tools, etc.

z To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not use the power

outlet longer than necessary when

the engine is not running.

D Measuring devices which process pre-

cise data: medical equipment, measur-

ing instruments, etc.

z Close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use. Inserting

anything other than an appropriate

plug that fits the outlet may cause

electrical failure or short circuits.

D Other appliances requiring an extremely

stable power supply: microcomputer−

controlled electric blankets, touch sen-

sor lamps, etc.

Certain electrical appliances may cause

radio noise.

The power outlet is not designed for

the following electric appliances even

though their power consumption is un-

der 115 VAC/100W. These appliances

may not operate properly.

To use the power outlet, push the main

switch on the instrument panel.

An indicator light will illuminate to indicate

that the power outlet is ready for use.

Push the main switch once again to turn

the power outlet off. When the power out-

let is not in use, make sure that the main

switch is turned off.

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Auxiliary box

(overhead console)

Glove box

NOTICE

During hot weather, the interior of the

vehicle becomes very hot. Do not

leave anything flammable or deform-

able such as a lighter, glasses, etc.

inside.

To use the glove box:

To use the box, open it as shown

above.

Open by pulling the lever.

Lock by inserting the master key and turn-

ing it clockwise.

CAUTION

Unlock by inserting the master key and

turning it counterclockwise.

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden

stop, always keep the auxiliary box

closed while driving.

CAUTION

D As this holder is designed for hold-

ing light objects such as eye-

glasses, do not place objects heavi-

er than 0.2 kg (0.4 lb.) in it. Heavy

objects may cause the holder to

open and the contents to fly out

resulting in injuries.

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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Auxiliary box

(instrument panel)

Luggage storage boxes

Front

Rear (type B)

To open the box, push the “OPEN

CLOSE” button.

To use the box, do the following.

To close the box, push the “OPEN

CLOSE” button again.

Front: Remove the deck board.

Rear (type A): Open the deck board by

pulling up the strap.

Do not attempt to open the box forcibly

when your vehicle is on a steep downhill.

Move your vehicle to flat road and open

the box by pushing the button.

Rear (type B): Fold up the deck board.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the luggage storage

boxes closed while driving.

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the auxiliary box closed

while driving.

Rear (type A)

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Rear console box

UPPER TRAY

To access the upper tray, raise the con-

sole box lid without touching the lock

release lever.

CONSOLE BOX

To access the rear console box, pull up

the lock release lever while raising the

rear console box lid.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or a sudden stop,

always keep the console box closed

while driving.

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Front cup holders

Rear cup holders

The cup holders are designed for hold-

ing cups or drink−cans securely.

For the rear/second seat cup holder: To

use the holder, push down the armrest by

pulling the strap forward.

CAUTION

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 in-

jure people in the vehicle during sud-

den braking or in an accident.

For rear/second seats

The cup holders are designed for hold-

ing cups or drink−cans securely.

A detachable adapter is provided for each

cup holder. Installing the adapter allows a

smaller cup or drink−can to be securely

held in the holder.

CAUTION

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 in-

jure people in the vehicle during sud-

den braking or in an accident.

For third seats

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Bottle holders

Tie−down hooks

The bottle holders are designed to hold

bottles securely.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to use the holder for

any other purpose for which it was

intended. Inappropriately sized or

shaped objects may be thrown about

in the compartment and possibly in-

jure people in the vehicle during a

sudden braking or an accident.

Front door

NOTICE

To secure your luggage, use the tie−down

hooks as shown above.

Do not put a cup or open bottle in

the bottle holder because the con-

tents may spill when the door opens

or closes.

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 331

in Section 2 for precautions when loading

luggage.

Vehicles with third seat: When using the

tie−down hooks, stow the third seat (For

detailed information, see “—Stowing third

seats for luggage space” on page 45 in

Section 1−3).

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie−

down hooks stored when not in use.

Rear door

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Grocery bag hooks

Luggage cover

This hook is designed to hang things

such as grocery bags.

BEFORE USING LUGGAGE COVER

Move the rear/second seats to the rear−

most lock position.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, avoid

hanging heavy load on it.

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USING LUGGAGE COVER

To use the luggage cover:

1. Attach the front hooks of the lug-

gage cover to the head restraint.

2. Pull out the rear luggage cover and

hook it on the anchors.

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 a collision.

If the front hooks cannot be attached to

REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER

the head restraint, push down the

rear/second seatback.

D To reduce the chance of death or

serious injury in case of an acci-

dent or sudden stop, make sure the

luggage cover is secured in place.

Compress the end of the luggage cover

and lift the cover up.

After you remove the luggage cover, stow

it under deck board as described below.

This will prevent passengers from injury in

the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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STOWING LUGGAGE COVER (without

third seats)

1. Open the deck board.

2. Remove the deck side cover.

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3. Insert the right end of the luggage

cover into the hole in the luggage

storage box as shown.

4. Compress the left end of the lug-

When you stow the rear cargo net and

luggage cover together, stow the rear

cargo net first and then the luggage

cover. (See “Rear cargo net” on page

298 in this section.)

gage cover, and fit it into the hollow

on the other side of the luggage

storage box.

CAUTION

Place the front portion of the luggage

cover (2) on the stowed rear cargo net

and then place the rear portion of the

luggage cover (1) over the rear cargo

net. Otherwise, the deck board may not

close securely.

Make sure the luggage cover is surely

stowed.

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Rear cargo net

To secure your luggage, use the rear

cargo net. You can also put loads on

the net.

NOTICE

z Do not place breakable items on the

net.

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 331

in Section 2 for precautions when loading

luggage.

z Do not place anything heavier than

10 kg (22.1 lb.) on the net.

CAUTION

D To reduce the chance of injury in

case of an accident or sudden stop,

make sure the net is secured in

place.

D Do not climb on or hang on the

net.

D To prevent cargo and luggage from

sliding forward during braking, do

not place anything on the net high-

er than the rear seatbacks. Other-

wise, such items may be thrown

about and possibly injure people in

the vehicle during sudden braking

or an accident.

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USING CARGO NET

Compress the left end of the pipe, and fit

it into the hole on the other side of the

luggage compartment.

To use the net, insert the right end of the

pipe into the hole.

Vehicles with third seat: When sitting in

the third seat, you cannot use the rear

cargo net. Make sure to remove the rear

cargo net.

When using the rear cargo net, stow the

third seat (For detailed information, see

“—Stowing third seats for luggage space”

on page 45 in Section 1−3).

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STOWING REAR CARGO NET (without

third seat)

1. Open the deck board.

2. Remove the deck side cover.

3. Insert the right end of the rear cargo

net into the luggage storage box as

shown.

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Roof luggage carrier

4. Compress the left end of the rear

cargo net, and fit it into the other

side of the luggage storage box.

When you stow the rear cargo net and

luggage cover together, stow the rear

cargo net first and then the luggage

cover. (See “Luggage cover” on page

294 in this section.)

The roof luggage carrier consists of

roof rails (1) attached to the roof and

sliding cross rails (2).

To adjust the positions of cross rails, do

this.

CAUTION

Place the front portion of the luggage

cover (2) on the stowed rear cargo net

and then place the rear portion of the

luggage cover (1) over the rear cargo

net. Otherwise, the deck board may not

close securely.

1. Turn the knobs counterclockwise to

loosen the cross rails.

Make sure the rear cargo net is sure-

ly stowed.

2. Slide the cross rails to the desired

position for loading the luggages of

various sizes.

3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the

cross rails by turning knobs clockwise.

Follow the manufacture’s instructions and

precautions when installing the attach-

ments or their equivalent.

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Floor mat

D If driving for a long distance, on

CAUTION

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.

When you load cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier, observe the following:

D Place the cargo so that its weight

is distributed evenly between the

front and rear axles.

D Do not exceed 46.2 kg (102.6 lb.)

cargo weight on the roof luggage

carrier.

D If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width.

(See

“Dimensions

and

NOTICE

weights” on page 422 in Section 8

for information on your vehicle

overall length and width.)

When loading the luggages, be careful

not to scratch the surface of the

moon roof.

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

D Before driving, make sure the cargo

is securely fastened on the roof

luggage carrier.

If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have

2 holes, then they are designed for use

with locking clips. Attach the floor mat to

the vehicle carpet using the clips. Lock

the clips into the holes in the vehicle

carpet.

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.

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CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly

placed on the vehicle 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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