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 ...
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Data list / active test
Active test
Hint:
Performing the intelligent tester active test allows
relay, vsv, actuator and other items to be operated
without removing any parts. Performing the active
test early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.
The data list can be displayed during the active
test.
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Transmission oil cooler
Components
Removal
Remove transmission oil cooler
*1: Disconnect the no. 3 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*2: Disconnect the no. 4 Water by-pass hose from
the transmission oil cooler.
*3: Disconnect the no. 1 Oil cooler inlet hose from
the transmiss ...
Compressor lock sensor circuit
Description
This sensor sends 1 pulse per engine revolution to the air conditioning
amplifier. If the ratio of the
compressor speed divided by the engine speed is smaller than a predetermined
value, the air conditioning
amplifier turns the compressor off, and the indicator blinks at appro ...
