Toyota RAV4: Automatic transmission - Driving procedures - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Automatic transmission

Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.

■ Shifting the shift lever

4-speed models

5-speed models

5-speed models

Vehicles without smart key system:

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

*: 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)

4-speed models (4WD)

mph (km/h)

5-speed models

5-speed models

mph (km/h)

■When driving with cruise control activated

■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 ...

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