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:
Operating audio player or audio media
Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
Switch on the audio system or COMAND and select the audio device or medium
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Automatic transaxle
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission ...
Dashboard fuse box
Do not use a pointed object such as a screwdriver to open the
cover in the dashboard. You could damage the dashboard or the cover.
To open: pull out cover 1 slightly at the bottom in the
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