Toyota RAV4 2018 Manual page 208

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4-2. Driving procedures
Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the "-" or "+"
paddle shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be
downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions.
When the "+" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be
one gear upper than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest shift range,
preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from 1 to
5, or D will be displayed in the
meter. To return to normal D posi-
tion driving, the "+" paddle shift
switch must be held down for a
period of time.
When a shift range higher than 5 is
selected, the shift range will return
to the normal D position.
When the vehicle comes to a stop,
the shift range will return to the nor-
mal D position.
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