Toyota RAV4: Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■ Starting the engine
■ Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
2 Release the parking brake.
3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N.
■ Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake.
3 Shift the shift lever to P.
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
4 Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart key system: Press the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
5 Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Starting on a steep uphill
1 Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D. 2 Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 3 Release the parking brake. ■Driving in the rain ●Drive carefully when it is rai ...See also:
Trailer Brakes
Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.
Because the vehicle has antilock b ...
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑65
for more information.
2. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or center cap
away from ...
Washing and waxing
Washing Your Hyundai
Never wash your car when the surface is hot
from being in the sun. Always wash your car in
the shade.
Wash your car frequently. Dirt is abrasive and
can scratch the paint ...