Exhaust Gas Filter System; Driving Assist Systems; Exhaust Gas Filter System357 - Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual

Exhaust Gas Filter sys-
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tem
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: If equipped
The Exhaust Gas Filter system
is designed to collect particu-
late matter in the exhaust
gases using an exhaust gas fil-
ter installed to the exhaust
pipes.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the Exhaust Gas Filter
system from failing
● Do not use fuel other than the spec-
ified type
● Do not modify the exhaust pipes
4-5. Using the driving support systems

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and per-
formance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in
response to various driving sit-
uations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
■
Helps to prevent wheel lock when
the brakes are applied suddenly, or
if the brakes are applied while driv-
ing on a slippery road surface
Brake assist
■
Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system
detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
■
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
Provides cooperative control of the
ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stabil-
ity when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering per-
formance.
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