S Mode; Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer; Operation Of The Air Conditioning System In Eco Drive Mode; Deactivation Of The Driving Mode - Toyota 2016 RAV4 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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S mode

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When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the
shift range to 6.
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To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a higher shift range may automati-
cally selected when the fluid temperature is high.
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (P. 488, 495). To improve
air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed
mode.
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: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system only
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Deactivation of the driving mode

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Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the "ECO MODE" button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
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Sport mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in sport
mode.
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When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control acti-
vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
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While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 207)
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While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(Vehicles with paddle shift switches only: P. 206)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D.
(P. 205)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 657
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If the "S" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
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of the
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or turn off Eco drive