Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 254

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
drive force is generated, the main-
tained brake force is automatically
canceled.
 This function operates on flat
surfaces as well as steep
inclines.
 Sound may be generated from
the brake system, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.
 Brake pedal response may
change and vibration may occur,
but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
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Points for use
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If the engine switch is pressed when
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the engine will not be
able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case,
restart the engine using the normal
engine starting procedure. (P.148,
149)
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When the engine is being restarted by
the Stop & Start system, the power
outlets may be temporarily unusable,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
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Installation and removal of electrical
components and wireless devices
may affect the Stop & Start system.
Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
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When stopping the vehicle for a lon-
ger period of time, turn the engine
switch off to stop the engine com-
pletely.
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When the engine is restarted by the
Stop & Start system, the steering
wheel may temporarily feel heavy.
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Operating conditions
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The Stop & Start system is operational
when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The vehicle has been driven a certain
amount of time.
• The brake pedal is being depressed
firmly.
(except when the vehicle is stopped by
the dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range when in vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode)
• The clutch pedal is not depressed
(vehicles with manual transmission).
• The D shift position is selected (vehi-
cles with automatic transmission or
CVT).
• The shift lever is in N (vehicles with
manual transmission).
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The selected driving mode is normal
or Eco drive mode.
• The selected driving mode is not snow
mode (if equipped).
• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is
not selected for Multi-terrain Select
(4WD models).
• The windshield defogger is off. (vehi-
cles without a manual air conditioning
system)
• The accelerator pedal is not being
depressed (vehicles with automatic
transmission or CVT).
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5°C
(23°F) or higher.
• The hood is closed. (P.253)
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In the following situations the engine
may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction
of the Stop & Start system.
• When the air conditioning system is
being used.
• When the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge.
• When the battery is not sufficiently
charged, such as if the vehicle has
been parked for a long time and the
battery charge has decreased, the
electric load is large, the battery fluid
temperature is excessively low or the
battery has deteriorated.
• When the brake booster vacuum is
low.
• When the elapsed time since the