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 ...
Other materials:
Daytime running light relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect day time running light relay
Remove the no. 2 Relay, no. 3 Relay and no. 4 Relay
from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relays.
Standard resistance:
No. 2, No. 4
No. 3
If the result is not as specified, replace th ...
General maintenance (2006/01- )
Inspect drive belt (see page em-7)
Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
Replace air cleaner filter
Remove the air filter.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged or oily.
Replace the air filter with a new one, if necessary.
Replace engine oil and oil fil ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
