Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 29

CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(c) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to
the "R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(d) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
If the driver's door is opened with the
"READY" light on and the selector lever
at a position other than "P", you hear
beeps.
shifting
(e) Driving in "SNOW MODE"
Push the switch to turn on the snow
mode when the vehicle is stopped.
The motor traction is controlled in this
mode, so you can
smoothly on the road in snow.
When you push the switch again, the
snow mode turns off.
NOTICE
Do not turn on or off the switch dur-
ing driving. This operation will cause
acceleration shock.
(f) Good driving practices
Tips for Driving Distance:
1. Traction battery voltmeter
2. Yellow zone
3. Output control warning light
start the vehicle
The output control warning light comes on
when the voltmeter enters the yellow zone
because of rapid acceleration, increasing
energy consumption, etc. When the volt-
age drops, the warning light comes on.
The buzzer sounds at further drop of volt-
age. As the ambient temperature becomes
colder, the voltmeter tends to enter the yel-
low zone. To have a longer driving range,
continue your driving while keeping the
voltmeter from entering the yellow zone.
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