Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Tilting up and down

1. Tilts the moon roof up*
2. Tilts the moon roof down*

*: Lightly press either end of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.

The moon roof can be operated when

• Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “on” position.

• Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ignition on mode.

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

• Vehicles without a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the “acc” or “lock” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

• Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

• Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens.

• To reduce moon roof wind noise

When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind noise.

• Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

• Opening the moon roof by small degrees

Quickly press and release the switch.

Moon roof open reminder function

• Vehicles without a smart key system

The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “lock” position and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.

• Vehicles with a smart key system

The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.

When the battery is disconnected or the moon roof does not close normally

The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.

1. Turn the engine switch to the “on” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or ignition on mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
2. Press and hold the “close” or “up” switch until the following movement finishes.

The moon roof will tilt up and pause for 1 second or more.

Then it will tilt down, open and close fully.

3. Release the switch, and then press it in order to ensure proper operation.

If the moon roof does not move automatically, perform the procedure again from the beginning.

Customization

Settings (e.G. Open reminder function) can be changed.

Caution

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Opening the moon roof

• Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is moving.
• Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof

• The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

  In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch.

• Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
• When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., That may possibly lead to an accident.

Jam protection function

• Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
• The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof fully closes.