Toyota RAV4: Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
4-speed models
5-speed models
Vehicles without smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. Vehicles with smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded. 4-speed models (2WD)
mph (km/h)
4-speed models (4WD)
mph (km/h)
5-speed models
mph (km/h)
■When driving with cruise control activated
4-speed models
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 3 because cruise control will not be canceled.
5-speed models
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 4 because cruise control will not be canceled.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
■ Starting the engine 1 Check that the parking brake is set. 2 Check that the shift lever is set in P. 3 Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal. 4 Turn the engine swit ...Turn signal lever
1 Right turn 2 Left turn 3 Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change. The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever. 4 Move and hold the lever partway to signal ...See also:
Parking on a hill
• If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature).
This could ca ...
Infotainment system volume
If no phone call is in progress, volume for the
infotainment system can be adjusted in the
normal way with the infotainment system's
VOL control or from the steering wheel keypad.
Infotainment ...