Downhill Assist Control System - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

Downhill assist control
*
system
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: If equipped
The downhill assist control
system helps to prevent exces-
sive speed on steep downhill
slopes.
The system will operate when
the vehicle is traveling under
25 km/h (15 mph) with the
accelerator and brake pedals
released.
WARNING
■ When using downhill assist con-
trol system
Do not rely overmuch on the downhill
assist control system. This function
does not extend the vehicle's perfor-
mance limitations. Always thoroughly
check the road conditions, and drive
safely.
System operation
Press the "DAC" switch.
The downhill assist control system indi-
cator will come on and the system will
operate.
When the system is in operation, the
slip indicator light will flash, and the
stop lights/high mounted stop lights will
be lit. A sound may also occur during
the operation. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Turning off the system
Press the "DAC" switch while the
system is in operation.
The downhill assist control system indi-
cator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when
the system is fully off.
Press the "DAC" switch while the down-
hill assist control system indicator is
flashing to start the system again.
■ Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift
lever is in D or 1 range of S mode (vehi-
cles with automatic transmission) or M
mode (vehicles with CVT), or R.
■ If the downhill assist control sys-
tem indicator flashes
● In the following situations, the indica-
tor flashes and the system will not
operate:
• The shift lever is in a position other
than D or 1 range of S mode (vehicles
with automatic transmission) or M
mode (vehicles with CVT), or R.
• The accelerator or brake pedal is
depressed.
• The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 25 km/h (15 mph).
• The brake system overheats.
● In the following situation, the indicator
flashes to alert the driver, but the sys-
tem will operate:
• The "DAC" switch is turned off while
the system is operating.
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