Toyota 2013 Rav4 Owner's Manual page 173

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4-2. Driving procedures
Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
* 1
: Shifting the shift lever to D allows the system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to D is recommended for normal driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
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Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
* 2
S mode driving
* 1
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