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Toyota RAV4 (XA50) manuals, service information and ownership guidance

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Toyota RAV4: Pictorial index - Switches

Toyota RAV4 driver-side dashboard and door switches pictorial index

This illustration identifies the switches located around the driver's door and lower instrument panel. Availability depends on the equipment fitted to the Toyota RAV4.

  1. Driving position memory switches*1
    Storing and recalling available driving position settings
  2. Window lock switch
    Disabling passenger power window operation when necessary
  3. Power window switches
    Opening and closing the side windows from the driver's control panel
  4. Door lock switches
    Locking or unlocking the side doors from inside the vehicle
  5. Outside rear view mirror switches
    Selecting and adjusting the outside rear view mirrors
  6. "ODO TRIP" switch (vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display)
    Changing or resetting the supported odometer and trip information
  7. "ODO TRIP" switch (vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-information display)
    Changing or resetting the supported odometer and trip information
  8. Instrument panel light control dial
    Adjusting the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
  9. Automatic High Beam switch
    Activating or deactivating the Automatic High Beam function
  10. Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1
    Operating the de-icer used to help release frozen windshield wipers
  11. Camera switch*1, 2
    Accessing the available camera display functions
  12. Heated steering wheel switch*1
    Turning the heated steering wheel function on or off
  13. Power back door switch*1
    Operating the power back door from inside the vehicle

*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

Toyota RAV4 steering wheel control switches pictorial index

The steering wheel controls allow the driver to operate selected display, driver-assistance, audio, and communication functions while keeping frequently used commands close at hand.

  1. Meter control switches
    Navigating supported meter and multi-information display settings
  2. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
    Adjusting the selected following-distance setting for the supported cruise control function
  3. Cruise control switches
    Operating Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with full-speed range
  4. Audio remote control switches*
    Managing supported audio functions from the steering wheel
  5. LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch
    Turning Lane Tracing Assist on or off as required
  6. Phone switch*
    Accessing supported hands-free phone functions
  7. Talk switch*
    Activating supported voice-control functions

*: Refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

Toyota RAV4 center console driving and comfort switches pictorial index

The center console switch group provides access to selected stability, comfort, braking, and driving-mode controls. Some switches are installed only on Toyota RAV4 vehicles with the corresponding equipment.

  1. VSC OFF switch
    Changing the operating status of the supported vehicle stability control functions
  2. Front seat heater switches*
    Selecting the available heating setting for the front seats
  3. Front seat heater/ventilator switches*
    Operating the available front seat heating or ventilation functions
  4. Stop & Start cancel switch*
    Canceling the Stop & Start function when required
  5. Parking brake switch
    Applying and releasing the parking brake
    Following parking brake precautions during the winter season
    Responding to a related warning buzzer or message
  6. Brake hold switch
    Activating or deactivating the brake hold function
  7. Driving mode select switch
    Selecting an available driving mode to suit current driving conditions
  8. Multi-terrain Select switch*
    Selecting an available setting for supported off-road surface conditions
  9. SNOW mode switch*
    Selecting SNOW mode when driving conditions require it
  10. "DAC" switch*
    Operating the available downhill assist control function

*: If equipped