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 ...
Other materials:
Steering angle sensor
Components
Removal
Precaution
Caution:
Be sure to read the "precaution" thoroughly
before servicing (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery termin ...
The rear cross traffic alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
The rear cross traffic alert function is operational when
The bsm main switch is set to on.
The shift ...
Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position
so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new
ones.
When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the
clamp track portion of the hose.
For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread ...
