Automatic Transmission - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned
to OFF but instead be turned to
ACC. Perform the following proce-
dure to turn the switch to OFF:
1 Check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that "ACCESSORY" is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and press the
engine switch shortly and firmly.
4 Check that "ACCESSORY" or
"IGNITION ON" on the multi-
information display is off.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the shift
lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift
lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned to OFF but instead be
turned to ACC. If the vehicle is left in
ACC, battery discharge may occur.
4-2. Driving procedures

Automatic transmission

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: If equipped
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift
Objective or function
position
Parking the vehicle/start-
P
ing the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
S mode driving
S
(P.226)
*1
: Shifting to the D position allows the
system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions. Setting the
shift lever to the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving.
*2
: Vehicles with paddle shift switches
only: Selecting shift ranges in the D
position allows suitable use of
engine braking. (P.226)
*3
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode
restricts the upper limit of the possi-
ble gear ranges, controls engine
braking force, and prevents unnec-
essary upshifting.
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