Cargo And Luggage - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

294 5-1. Before driving
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC])
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the hybrid
system output may be restrained.
 When the shift lever is shifted to
*
R .
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
*
position such as D .
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information dis-
play. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
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Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●
When the TRC is turned off (P.417),
sudden start restraint control also
does not operate. If your vehicle have
trouble escaping from the mud or
fresh snow due to sudden start
restraint control operation, deactivate
TRC (P.417) so that the vehicle
may become able to escape from the
mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will
not operate in the following condition:
• When Trail Mode is turned on

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following
information about storage pre-
cautions, cargo capacity and
load.
WARNING
■
Things that must not be carried
in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire
if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●
Receptacles containing gasoline
●
Aerosol cans
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Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the ped-
als from being depressed properly,
may block the driver's vision, or may
result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
●
Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever pos-
sible.
●
Do not stack anything in the lug-
gage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●
When you fold down the rear seats,
long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●
Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely to
suffer death or serious bodily injury,
in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.
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