RAV4

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

2 0 1 2
1-800-331-4331

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 12/11

11-TCS-04981 00505-QRG12-RAV4
 2012
RAV4

This Quick 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 Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick 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

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the

time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
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Manual Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW
Airflow vent
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Notes
 2012
RAV4

This Quick 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 Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new RAV4.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick 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

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the

time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
 RAV4
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
2 0 1 2
1-800-331-4331

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 12/11

11-TCS-04981 00505-QRG12-RAV4