Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2017 Manual page 208

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 431). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
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Deactivation of the driving mode
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Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the "ECO MODE" button is
pressed, even if the hybrid system is turned off after driving in Eco drive
mode.
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Sport mode will be canceled if the hybrid system is turned off after driving in
sport mode.
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When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control acti-
vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
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While driving in D position or S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (→P. 207)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→P. 206)
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Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
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