Toyota RAV4: Driving the vehicle - Driving procedures - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota 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 ...

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