Shift Position Purpose - Toyota RAV 4 2015 Service Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Shift position purpose

Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
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1
: Shifting the shift lever to D allows the system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to D is recommended for normal driving.
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2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
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Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
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Normal driving
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2
S mode driving (P. 210)
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