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Re: Whats those 2 round whatchamacallits on the dash? [petl]
by quickdtoo
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Aug 04, 2006 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: petl (Aug 04, 2006 7:45 am)
Excluding DRL equipped vehicles, the '06 Rav4 does NOT have auto-on lights in any way, shape or form. They will turn off by themselves 30 seconds after the last door is closed or if you hit the lock button twice after exiting the vehicle.
The remote works on RF, putting a rag over any sensor isn't going to tell you anything!!
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Re: Whats those 2 round whatchamacallits on the dash? [quickdtoo]
by cbmorton
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Aug 04, 2006 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: quickdtoo (Aug 04, 2006 9:37 am)
I read another post maybe on R4W where someone had his dashboard apart at the dealer for some reason and turned out those two round "sensors" were just dummies and not connected to anything. I wish they weren't there as they reflect in the windshield under some conditions. Maybe in overseas markets something goes there that has some function.
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Re: Whats those 2 round whatchamacallits on the dash? [cbmorton]
by jimd4
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Aug 05, 2006 (3:02 am)
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Replying to: cbmorton (Aug 04, 2006 9:46 am)
They are not dummies.
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Re: Whats those 2 round whatchamacallits on the dash? [jimd4]
by cbmorton
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Aug 05, 2006 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: jimd4 (Aug 05, 2006 3:02 am)
At least one is likely to be, since we don't have the auto or "dusk sensing" lights here in North America that they do overseas. Jury's still out on the other one.
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Re: A HAPPY FITZMALL BUYER [jimd4]
by moonrooves
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Aug 05, 2006 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: jimd4 (Aug 03, 2006 12:52 pm)
Thanks for the informative post. How do you like the 4x4 on your V6 limited?? What kind of gas mileage are you getting. I am in the Southeast, but am thinking of the 4x4 since just maybe it may prove to be helpful sometime while towing my boat- also, occasionally I have to drive down rain drenched unpaved roads with muddy puddles. Do you think the 4x4 option might be helpful- I read that it is not a four wheel drive for off road, but still it might prove to be helpful sometimes. How do you like the 4x4????? 
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Re: A HAPPY FITZMALL BUYER [moonrooves]
by quickdtoo
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Aug 05, 2006 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: moonrooves (Aug 05, 2006 6:09 pm)
I would never consider a front wheel drive only rig to tow a boat with, you're asking for trouble on slippery ramps, even with the limited slip front axle of the Rav4. Get the 4x4 Rav4 and you'll be happy you did!!
http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/howto/articles/44921/page001.html
http://www.boatus.com/gov/suvs.htm
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Re: A HAPPY FITZMALL BUYER [quickdtoo]
by moonrooves
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Aug 05, 2006 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: quickdtoo (Aug 05, 2006 6:21 pm)
Thanks- very helpful. I welcome comments from anyone else about 4X4 on the V6 Rav4. 
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Re: A HAPPY FITZMALL BUYER [quickdtoo]
by wwest
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Aug 05, 2006 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: quickdtoo (Aug 05, 2006 6:21 pm)
Anyone who thinks the AWD RAV4 is anything more, basically, than a FWD is a damn fool. Pulling traction is 95/5 F/R. The rear drive only comes into "play" with front wheel/spin/slip, TOO LATE...!!!
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Re: A HAPPY FITZMALL BUYER [wwest]
by quickdtoo
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Aug 05, 2006 (9:39 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Aug 05, 2006 8:51 pm)
Do a little research before you make claims such as yours since you obviously don't know what you're talking about! Torque split is front biased at 55-45 at start with the 4x4 and has a manual lock that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25mph.
The available four-wheel-drive system operates in front-drive mode for optimum fuel-efficiency until a situation (such as quick acceleration from a stop or while driving on slippery roads) demands four-wheel drive, at which point up to 45 percent of the torque is transferred to the rear wheels. A "4WD Lock" switch allows one to manually select that maximum torque output to the rear wheels.
2006 Rav4
2006 Rav4 4WD System
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I beg yo pardon, wwest.
by moonrooves
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Aug 06, 2006 (6:01 am)
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Who needs you around?? Your tone is so crude and unreceptive. We don't imply that others are fools on this forum- we just share information as we enlighten each other. So please ask the waitress for your tab now, and leave the restaurant. (Don't forget the 15 % mininum tip).
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