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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Operation check
Check electrical door lock operation
Check the basic function.
Check that all doors lock when the door control
switch (for manual operation) is turned to lock
and all doors unlock when turned to unlock.
Check that all doors lock when the driver side
door lock key cylinder is t ...
Solar sensor circuit (passenger side)
Description
The solar sensor, which is installed on the upper side of the instrument
panel, detects sunlight and
controls the air conditioning auto mode. The output voltage from the solar
sensor varies in accordance
with the amount of sunlight. When the sunlight increases, the output volt ...
Reassembly
Install evaporator temperature sensor
Notice:
If reusing the evaporator, do not insert the sensor to
a location where the sensor was previously inserted.
Insert the sensor within range c shown in the
illustration.
Install the evaporator temperature sensor as shown
in the illustrati ...
