Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 363

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Message
"4WD System Over-
heated Switching to 2WD
Mode"
"4WD System Over-
heated 2WD Mode
Engaged"
"4WD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged Visit
Your Dealer"
*
: After stopping the vehicle, do not stop the engine until the display message has
turned off.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effec-
tively when
● The limits of tire gripping perfor-
mance have been exceeded (such
as excessively worn tires on a snow
covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driv-
ing at high speed on wet or slick
roads.
Details/Actions
4WD system is overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message disap-
pears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine
*
idle.
Once the display message on the multi-information dis-
play turns off, there is no problem continuing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The vehicle switched from four-wheel drive (4WD) to
front wheel drive due to overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message disap-
pears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine
*
idle.
Once the display message on the multi-information dis-
play turns off, the 4WD system returns to normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
A malfunction occurred in the 4WD system.
 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS
is operating may exceed that of
normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten
the vehicle's stopping distance.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you, especially
in the following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or
snow-covered roads
●
When driving with tire chains