Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: All-wheel drive lock switch (awd models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distributed to the rear wheels to the maximum extent possible in accordance with driving conditions.
Pressing the switch again cancels all-wheel drive lock mode and returns the dynamic torque control awd system to normal mode.
All-wheel drive lock mode 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.
All-wheel drive lock mode
- All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to ensure the abs and vsc systems operate effectively.
- All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).
Rear view monitor
system
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle and fixation guide lines
while backing up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations ...
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary
and sh ...
Other materials:
If a warning message is displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions,
incorrectly performed operations,
and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance.
When a message is
shown, perform the correction
procedure appropriate
to the message.
If a warning message is displayed
again after the appropri ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Cauti ...
Customize parameters
Hint:
The following items can be customized.
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a function,
first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before
customizing.
When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that
the fu ...
