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:
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant
classification system. This system detects the conditions of
the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the
front passenger airbag and seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side.
System components
SRS warning light
Driver's ...
Light bulbs
You may replace the following
bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for ...
Fastening and releasing
the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push
the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
To release the seat belt,
press the release button A.
■Emergency locking retractor
(ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during
a sudden stop or on impact. It may
also lock if you lean forward too
quickly ...
