Selecting Shift Ranges In The S Position; Shift Ranges And Their Functions - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Selecting shift ranges in the S position

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected
by operating the shift lever allowing you to drive in the shift range of
your choosing.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1
to S6, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
The initial shift range in S mode is
automatically set to between S2
and S5 according to vehicle speed.
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Shift ranges and their functions

● You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine
braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine
revolutions will also increase.
● If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 5, the shift range may auto-
matically shift up in accordance with the engine speed.
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