Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 367

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4-6. Driving tips
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to
the driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a win-
dow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the
frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to
prevent it from freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accu-
mulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
 Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exte-
rior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from
the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep
a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a
reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
When parking the vehicle
 Park the vehicle and move the
shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission or CVT) or 1 or R (man-
ual transmission) without setting
the parking brake. The parking
brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If the
vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be danger-
ous because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an accident.
Vehicles with automatic trans-
mission or CVT: When the park-
ing brake is in automatic mode,
release the parking brake after
shifting the shift lever to P.
(P.236)
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion: Turn the automatic mode of
the parking brake off before turn-
ing off the engine. (P.236)
 If the vehicle is left parked with
the brakes damp in cold tem-
peratures, there is a possibility of
the brakes freezing.
 Vehicles with automatic trans-
mission or CVT: If the vehicle is
parked without setting the park-
ing brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P
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: The shift lever will be locked if it is
attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a prob-
lem with the shift lock system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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