Toyota RAV4: Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models) - Using other driving systems - When driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)

Four-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.

Press the switch.

Press the switch. The torque of the engine is distributed to the rear wheels to the maximum extent possible in accordance with driving conditions. Pressing the switch again cancels four-wheel drive lock mode and returns the Active Torque Control 4WD system to normal mode.

■Four-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Four-wheel drive lock mode

●Four-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to ensure the ABS and VSC systems operate effectively.
●Four-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).

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