Toyota RAV4 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 ...
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Precaution
Notice:
Perform the reset memory procedures (a/t
initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle
assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18).
Hint:
Reset memory cannot be completed by only reconnecting
the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Caution:
When using compresse ...
Inspection
Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
Notice:
If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to
allow water to contact the terminals. After
checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
If the result is not as specified, ...
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selector dial to
position.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to outside air mode if
recirculated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
To adjust the temperat ...