Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 353

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
1 Mud & Sand mode
When the switch is turned to the left
while not in Mud & Sand mode, the sys-
tem switches to Mud & Sand mode and
the Mud & Sand mode indicator, VSC
OFF indicator (P.97) and PCS warn-
ing light (P.96) illuminate on the multi-
information display or the instrument
cluster.
2 Normal mode
Mode that performs 4WD, brake and
drive force control suitable for driving
on general roads. Use normal mode
when not driving off-road.
The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while in
Mud & Sand mode or Rock & Dirt
mode.
3 Rock & Dirt mode
When the switch is turned to the right
while not in Rock & Dirt mode, the sys-
tem switches to Rock & Dirt mode and
the Rock & Dirt mode indicator illumi-
nates on the multi-information display.
■ Multi-terrain Select
●
Multi-terrain Select is intended for use
when driving on rough roads. Drive in
normal mode during normal driving.
● The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt
modes control the vehicle so that it
can maximize the drive force and
improve drivability on rough roads. As
a result, fuel efficiency may diminish
when compared to driving in normal
mode.
■
If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode
is selected
● The background of the multi-informa-
tion display will change following the
Multi-terrain Select mode.
● The 4WD operation status display will
automatically switch on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●
The color of the switch will change fol-
lowing the Multi-terrain Select mode.
(For Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
vehicles only)
● Manual transmission vehicles: iMT
operates.
■
4WD control for Mud & Sand and
Rock & Dirt modes
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speeds
listed below, 4WD control is performed
similar to that performed in Normal
mode, even if Mud & Sand or Rock &
Dirt mode is selected.
● Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed is
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more
●
Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed is
approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) or
more
If the vehicle speed drops below the
above speeds, the system automatically
switches to the 4WD control suitable for
each mode.
■ When Multi-terrain Select brake
control temporarily stops operating
If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is