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2007
Pocket Reference Guide

MN 00452-PRG07-RAV
Printed in USA 7/06

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2007
RAV4
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Luggage compartment Luggage compartment

OVERVIEW
Inside left side box Inside right side box
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended

as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We Tool bag Jack
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you Removing the spare tire
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
! A word about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of RAV4 operations. Every
RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed

“ ” information highlighted in
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back
operating instructions to help you avoid door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the
injury or equipment malfunction. cover. After closing the back door, remove the
cover.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher NOTE:To prevent theft, the latch can only be
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to released when the back door is opened.
the Owner’s Manual for important rollover
information. To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts
counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and
All information in this Pocket Reference remove.
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
at any time without notice.
* If equipped
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INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7

OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Active torque control 4WD 10
Air Conditioning/Heating 16-17
Audio 18-19
Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 21
Automatic transmission 9
Bottle holders 17
Clock 17
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 23
Door locks 21
Light control-Instrument panel 22
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 20
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Parking brake 15
Power outlets 22
Rear seat entertainment system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat heaters 16
Seats-Head restraints 11
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 21
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 15
Windows 15
Windshield wiper & washer 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Spare tire & tools 25

Tire Pressure Warning System 24

1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on
customizing this feature.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel With automatic Air

Steering wheel Conditioning system
controls

OVERVIEW
With manual Air
Conditioning system

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel audio control Clock and Air Conditioning display
Telephone controls1 12V DC Power outlet
Speech command button1 Seat heater switch1
Cruise control Downhill Assist Control (DAC) switch
Instrument panel light control Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 control Engine immobilizer indicator1
Wiper and washer controls Ignition switch
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) or Tilt and telescopic steering release
“AUTO LSD” switch (2WD models) 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch 1
If equipped SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch1

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OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster Airbag SRS warning1

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1

OVERVIEW
Low Tire Pressure Warning1

“4WD” warning2

Electric power steering system warning1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature Headlight high beam indicator
Fuel gauge
Odometer, two trip meters and outside Turn signal indicator
temperature display
Trip meter reset knob Front fog light indicator

Indicator symbols

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission indicator (4-speed)1
Brake system warning1 Automatic transmission indicator (5-speed)1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt
reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed Four-wheel drive lock indicator2
is over 12mph)
Slip indicator
Charging system warning1
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Downhill Assist Control indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Cruise control indicator3
Low fuel level warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
•Vehicle Stability Control warning1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
•“AUTO LSD” warning1 When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
•Traction Control warning1 action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
•Downhill Assist Control warning1 hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
•Hill-start Assist Control warning1 Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
Open door warning1 result in reduced braking performance.

1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning 3 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual. Owner’s Manual.
2
For details, refer to “Active torque control 4WD system,”
Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap Alarm operation

Driver seat

OVERVIEW
Pull up

Push and hold

Turn

Hood release

Store

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Pull

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is

not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.

Keyless entry
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to Pull up latch
the Owner’s Manual for more details. and raise hood
Locking operation Unlocking operation

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push ONCE: Driver door

Push TWICE: All doors
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance Automatic transmission

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 4-speed models

OVERVIEW
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine 5-speed models

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Fourth gear

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Engine coolant reservoir

1 The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
Engine oil filler cap pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Engine oil level dipstick SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including economy during normal driving conditions, always
oil changes, will help extend the life of drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Auto lock
Active torque
functions
control 4WD (4WD models) Seats-Head restraints
Four-wheel drive lock switch Front seats Second row seats

OVERVIEW
Lock release button
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is
applied to the 4 wheels. Third row seats
NOTE: It should ONLY be used when wheel spinning
occurs on loose or unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat Lock release button

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Vehicles with
third row seats

Position
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle Position
Driver seat: position and cushion angle/height
Seatback angle
Passenger seat: position only
Seatback angle Seatback lock release
Lumbar support

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Folding down second row seats Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)
Vehicles without third row seats (4) Fold down
Left side (2) Lower

OVERVIEW
remote seat release
(3) Pull

(1) Push

(8) Push to lock in

(6) Lift up (5) Pull up

(9) Push to lock in

(7) Push

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
down

Right side Windshield wiper & washer

remote seat release
Front
Vehicles with third row seats Adjust interval
Single wipe

(2) Lower Interval wipe

Pull to wash and wipe
Slow
Fast
(1) Push Rear
Wash and wipe
(3) Pull down
Wipe SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals Parking brake

Headlights Set Release
Pull
Headlights

OVERVIEW
(1) Pull slightly
Parking lights

(2) Push

(3) Lower

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

High beams

Low beams

Length

High beam flasher Angle

Lock
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) release
lever
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced
intensity.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically
turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds,or the then return lever.
lock switch on remote may be pushed. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
Turn signals is in motion.

Right turn Windows

Lane change Driver side
Windows
lock button
Up
Lane change

Left turn Down

Up
Down
Front fog lights (if equipped)

Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Turn
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
are on low beam. windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
NOTE: If the battery is disconnected, the window
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat heaters (if equipped) Manual Air Conditioning

Left front seat

OVERVIEW
Right front seat

Air Conditioning/Heating Air flow vent selector

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
Automatic Air Conditioning indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Temperature
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air
intake to recirculate. It is not possible to

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in
this mode.
Rear defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air

Temperature (Driver side) Clock

Temperature (Front passenger side) Manual Automatic
Fresh or recirculate cabin air Air Conditioning system Air Conditioning system
Air flow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings H- Hour set
M- Minute set
for driver and passenger. :00- Round off minutes
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
settings for driver and passenger.
Micro dust and pollen filter ON/OFF
Bottle holders
Rear defogger Front doors Rear doors
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow
vents and fan will adjust automatically.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
Type 1 hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
Preset buttons - functions in other
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
Push to turn

OVERVIEW
ON/OFF modes indicated above number. To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
Push to
adjust
Eject CD tone &
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Seek balance
station/ Push to
CD track skip
select up/down
Station/CD Mode View CD text folder
track scan

Type 2 additional functions

-
“ +”
Load CD(s) Volume control
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push and hold to turn the audio OFF.
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station.
> >

Type 2 (with JBL speakers) Push and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/
previous track.
AUX audio jack

CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to
hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to can listen to music from a portable audio device
insert next disc. through the vehicle’s speaker system.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”

To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side
of “FOLDER.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*

(if equipped)

OVERVIEW
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of
calls without taking your hands from the steering
wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and
the system.
Front audio system
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
DVD player
DVD screen Door locks
Remote control
A/V input adapter Unlock
Lock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
115V AC Power outlet
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

Close Open
(2WD models)
Recommended
driving position
to minimize
wind noise.

Tilting operation

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tilt Close
Push the “AUTO LSD” switch when the vehicle is
stopped. To deactivate, push the switch again.
NOTE: It will ONLY work for 2-wheel drive models. It
should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof slippery or unpaved surfaces.
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on
Manual for more details. this system before attempting to use it.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Power outlets Cruise control

12V DC Turning system ON/OFF
Instrument panel Inside center console

OVERVIEW
System ON/OFF

Functions
Luggage Compartment
Resume2/Increase speed
Cancel1

Set/Decrease speed

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Key must be in
the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
115V AC (if equipped) 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed

ON/OFF switch exceeds 25 mph.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push

Cup holders
Front Rear
Rear console Second row

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

Light control-Instrument panel

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

+ Third row side trim

Brightness (if equipped)

-
control

With the dial turned fully up, instrument panel

lights will not dim when the headlights are turned
ON.
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to

be opened only from the outside.

Seat belts
Take up
slack
Too high

Keep as low on
hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even

slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how

to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up or
squeeze lock
release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System

The system is designed to provide a warning when
tire pressure of any one of the tires (including the
spare) is critically low.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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2007
RAV4
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Luggage compartment Luggage compartment

OVERVIEW
Inside left side box Inside right side box
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended

as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We Tool bag Jack
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you Removing the spare tire
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.
! A word about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of RAV4 operations. Every
RAV4 owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed

“ ” information highlighted in
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe To remove the spare tire cover,* open the back
operating instructions to help you avoid door. Unhook the latch on the bottom of the
injury or equipment malfunction. cover. After closing the back door, remove the
cover.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher NOTE:To prevent theft, the latch can only be
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to released when the back door is opened.
the Owner’s Manual for important rollover
information. To remove the spare tire, turn the wheel nuts
counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and
All information in this Pocket Reference remove.
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
at any time without notice.
* If equipped
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