Toyota RAV4: Other interior features

Sun visors

1 Forward position:
Flip down. 2 Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing to the side. 3 Side extender:
Place in side position then slide backwards.

Vanity mirrors

Slide the cover. The light turns on when the cover is opened.

Clock

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

1 Adjusts the hours.
2 Adjusts the minutes.
3 Rounds to the nearest hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

1 Adjusts the hours.
2 Adjusts the minutes.
3 Rounds to the nearest hour.*

*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00

■The clock is displayed when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.

Power outlets

The power outlet can be used for a following component.

12 V: Accessories that use less than 10 A.
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W.

■ 12 V

Type A

Type B

Type C

■ 120 VAC (if equipped)

■The power outlet can be used when

12 V

●Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

●Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

120 VAC

●Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

●Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary repairs.

■To prevent injuries and accidents, securely fix all electric appliances
before use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:

●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or overheating while driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.

■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not perform any of the following:
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this may cause a short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.

■To prevent the fuse from being blown 12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A. 120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W. If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.

■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may not operate properly even if their power consumption is under 100 W.

●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.

■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.

■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.

■If the power outlet gets dirty
Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

Seat heaters

1 Heats the driver’s seat
2 Heats the front passenger’s seat

The indicator light is on while the seat heater is operating. Push the switch once again to turn off the seat heater.

■The seat heaters can be used when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:

• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating.

NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

Armrest

To use the armrest, pull the strap forward and fold down the center seatback.

NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.

Coat hooks

CAUTION
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles that cause death or serious injury.

NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the coat hook
Do not place too much load on the coat hook.

Floor mat

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

Fix the floor mat in place using the retaining hooks (clips) provided. The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) and the fixing procedure of the floor mat for your vehicle may differ from those shown in the illustration. For details, refer to the floor mat retention clip installation instructions supplied with the clips.

CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.

■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

■Before driving

●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.

Luggage compartment features

■ Cargo hooks

Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.

■ Grocery bag hooks

■ Storage box (vehicles without third seats)

Type A

Type A The rear deck board can be folded up into two positions.

Lift the rear deck board.

Fold up the deck board. The lid can be removed.

Type B

Lift the front deck board.

■ Luggage cover (if equipped)

Attach the hooks to the head restraints. If necessary, move the second seats to enable the hook engagement.

Pull out the luggage cover and hook onto the anchors.

Removing the luggage cover (if equipped)

The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure below.

1 Detach the hooks of the luggage cover

Compress the end of the luggage cover and lift the luggage cover up.

Stowing the luggage cover (if equipped)

Open the rear deck board and remove the deck side cover.

Insert the right end of the luggage cover into the recess, then compress the left end of the luggage cover and insert it into the recess.

CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.

■Caution while driving
●Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and cause injury.
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious injury.

■When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery bag hooks
Do not hang heavy loads on the hooks.