Cvt (Continuously Variable Transaxle) - Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual

CVT (Continuously Vari-
able Transaxle)
*
: If equipped
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/start-
P
ing the engine
R
N
D
Normal driving
10-speed sport sequential
M
shiftmatic mode driving
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2
: Selecting gear step using the M
position achieves suitable engine
braking force by operating shift lever.
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Continuously variable transmis-
sion fail-safe control
The system detects malfunctioning parts
targeted (all of the solenoids that per-
form the shifting function) by the On-
Board Diagnostics, and performs fail-
safe mechanisms, such as restricting
the shifting function or transmission ratio
control. In this event, the malfunction
indicator lamp turns on.
*
Reversing
Neutral
*1
*2
(P.159)
4-2. Driving procedures
■
When driving with dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
or cruise control activated (if
equipped)
Even when switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D with the
intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because
dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range or cruise control will not be
canceled. (P.257)
■
If "Transmission Oil Temp. High
Stop in a Safe Place and See
Owner's Manual" is displayed on
the multi-information display
Make sure to return to D position driving
and reduce speed by easing off the
accelerator pedal. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the shift lever to P and
let the engine idle until the warning mes-
sage goes out.
When the warning message goes out,
the vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message does not go out
after waiting a while, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
P.134
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G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suit-
able gear for sporty driving according to
driver's input and driving conditions. G
AI-SHIFT operates automatically when
the shift lever is in D and sport mode is
selected for the driving mode. (Selecting
normal mode or shifting the shift lever to
M cancels the function.)
WARNING
■
When driving on slippery road
surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-
denly.
Sudden changes in engine braking
may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
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