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Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 13

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WARNING

■ When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the

steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

■ Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession. (→P. 609)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

■ To prevent battery discharge

● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

● If “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine

switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

● Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If

the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will

not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■ When starting the engine

● Do not race a cold engine.

● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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 Vehicles without smart key system

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift

lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

 Vehicles with smart key system

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the

shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving*1

S

S mode driving*2 (→P. 209)

*1: Shifting the shift lever to D allows the system to select a gear suitable for

the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to D is recommended for nor-

mal driving.

If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you can

control engine braking force.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary

upshifting.

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Selecting the driving mode

The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.

■ Eco drive mode

Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during

trips that involve frequent accelerating.

Press the “ECO MODE” button

to select Eco drive mode.

The “ECO MODE” indicator light

will come on.

Press the button again to cancel

Eco drive mode.

■ Sport mode

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Use sport mode for sporty driving or driving in mountainous

regions.

Press the “SPORT” button to

select sport mode.

The “SPORT” indicator light will

come on.

Press the button again to cancel

sport mode.

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Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle

shift switches)

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+”

paddle shift switch.

When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be

downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is suit-

able to driving conditions.

When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be

one gear upper than the gear in use during normal D position driving.

Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest shift range,

preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine

braking force to be selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to

5, or D will be displayed in the

meter. To return to normal D posi-

tion driving, the

“+” paddle shift

switch must be held down for a

period of time.

When a shift range higher than 5 is

selected, the shift range will return

to the normal D position.

When the vehicle comes to a stop,

the shift range will return to the nor-

mal D position.

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Selecting shift ranges in the S position

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected

by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift ranges of

your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.

Vehicles with paddle shift switches: Shift ranges can be selected by

the shift lever or operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to

6, will be displayed in the meter.

The initial shift range in S mode is

set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-

ing to vehicle speed. However, the

initial shift range may be set to 3 if

AI-SHIFT has operated while the

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shift lever was in D. (→P. 212)

■ Shift ranges and their functions

● Automatically selecting shift ranges between 1 and 6 according

to vehicle speed and driving conditions. But the gear is limited

according to selected range.

● You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine

braking force.

● A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and

engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine

speed will also increase.

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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Vehicles without smart key system:

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

Vehicles with smart key system:

Turn the engine switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

4

To prevent damage to the cover, cover

the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

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The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed

even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when

the shift lever is in D.)

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■ If the warning light comes on or the warning message is displayed (AWD

models only)

If the automatic transmission fluid tem-

perature warning message is displayed

while driving, make sure to return to D

position driving* and reduce speed by

easing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the

vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever

to P and let the engine idle until the warn-

ing message goes out.

*: If any shift range in D is selected (→P. 208), make sure to return to normal

D position driving. (Vehicles with paddle shift switches only)

When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again.

If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■ AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-

formance and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the

shift lever to S cancels the function.)

WARNING

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,

resulting in an accident.

■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

3

Lane change to the left (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

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4

Left turn

■ Turn signals can be operated when

 Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-

formed

Operate the lever again.

■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

■ Customization

The setting of the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 705)

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Parking brake

Sets the parking brake

1

Fully pull the parking brake while

depressing the brake pedal.

U.S.A. Canada

Releases the parking brake

2

Slightly raise the lever and lower it

completely while pressing the but-

ton.

■ Parking the vehicle

→P. 166

■Parking brake engaged

warning buzzer

→P. 622

■ Usage in winter time

→P. 318

NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

 Type A

1

The side marker, parking,

tail, license plate, instru-

ment panel lights, and

daytime running lights

(→P. 217) turn on.

2

The headlights and all

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lights listed above (except

daytime running lights)

turn on.

3

The headlights, daytime

running lights

(→P. 217)

and all the lights listed

above turn on and off

automatically.

(When the engine switch

is in the

“ON” position

[vehicles without smart

key system] or IGNITION

ON mode [vehicles with

smart key system])

4

Off

(U.S.A.)

The daytime running

lights turn on. (→P. 217)

(Canada)

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 Type B

1

The side marker, parking,

tail, license plate, instru-

ment panel lights, and

daytime running lights

(→P. 217) turn on.

2

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except

daytime running lights)

turn on.

3

The daytime running lights

turn on. (→P. 217)

4

Off

 Type C

1

The side marker, parking,

tail, license plate, instru-

ment panel lights, and

daytime running lights

(→P. 217) turn on.

2

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except

daytime running lights)

turn on.

3

The daytime running lights

turn on. (→P. 217)

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

1

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and

2

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

■ Daytime running light system

 Vehicles with halogen headlights

● The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlight

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lights, and illuminate dimmer than the headlight lights.

● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,

the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following

conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at

night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

(Canada only),

,

or “AUTO”*

position

*: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the

parking brake is set again.

● For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the

switch.

● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system

offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve

fuel economy.

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 Vehicles with LED headlights

● The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking

lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights.

● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,

the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following

conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at

night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

(Canada only),

,

or “AUTO”*

position

*: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the

parking brake is set again.

● For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the

switch.

● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system

offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve

fuel economy.

■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the

windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light and

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

tem to malfunction.

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■ Automatic light off system

When the headlights are on: The lights turn off 30 seconds after the engine

switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart key system) or

off (vehicles with smart key system) and a door is opened and all of the doors

are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed

while all the doors are locked.)

When only the tail lights are on: The lights turn off after the engine switch is

turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart key system) or off

(vehicles with smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-

cles without smart key system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart

key system), or turn the light switch off once, or turn the light switch to

once, then turn it to

or to

If any of the doors is kept open and the engine switch is in the “LOCK” posi-

tion (vehicles without smart key system) or off (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem), the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

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■Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the

key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

 Vehicles with smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is

opened while the lights are turned on.

■ Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 704)

NOTICE

■ To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Automatic High Beam∗

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to

assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles

ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as

necessary.

WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if

necessary.

■ To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

Push the lever away from you with

the headlight switch in the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indica-

tor will come on when the head-

lights are turned on automatically

to indicate that the system is

active.

∗: If equipped

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