Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 comes on.
Press the button again to cancel eco drive mode.
Sport mode
Use sport mode for sporty driving or driving in mountainous regions.
Press the “sport” button to select sport mode.
The “sport” indicator comes on.
Press the button again to cancel sport mode.
Shift position purpose
*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 normal driving.
*2: Selecting shi ...
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 range of
your choosing. The shift range can be selected by ...
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Optimal use of the
audio system
On the “sound settings” screen, sound quality (treble/mid/
bass), volume balance can be adjusted.
How to adjust the sound settings and sound quality
Select “-” or “+” to adjust
the treble, mid or bass to
a level between -5 and 5.
Select “front” or “rear” to
adjust the fr ...
Brake switch "B" circuit high
Description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in the lock-up condition when
the brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the
operation of the lock-up clutch ...
Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and
emblem excessively.
Remove hood to radiator grille seal
Remove th ...
