Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 shift ranges using s mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a 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, ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Precaution
Caution:
The vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (srs), which consists of a steering pad, front
passenger airbag, curtain shield airbag, front seat side
airbag, seat belt pretensioner, center airbag sensor,
front airbag sensor, side airbag sensor, rear airbag
senso ...
The keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system (type a)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control
function
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key system (type b)
Master keys
Operating the wireless r ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
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