Multi-Terrain Select (Awd Vehicles) - Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual

Multi-terrain Select
(AWD vehicles)
Multi-terrain Select is a sys-
tem that improves drivability in
off-road situations.
When driving over muddy,
sandy or rough road surfaces,
the system selects a suitable
driving mode to switch AWD,
brake and drive force control
to perform control suitable for
the road condition.
WARNING
■
Before using Multi-terrain Select
Make sure to observe the following
precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in an unex-
pected accident.
●
Check that the Mud & Sand and
Rock & Dirt indicators are illumi-
nated before driving. Multi-terrain
Select will not operate when the
indicators are off.
●
Do not rely solely upon the Multi-
terrain Select. This function is not
intended to expand the limits of the
vehicle. If the system is continu-
ously used for a long period of time,
the load on related parts increases
and the system may be unable to
operate normally, which may lead to
an accident. Thoroughly check the
road conditions and driving route
before driving, and drive with cau-
tion.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
●
The road conditions listed in Guide-
lines for selecting each mode are
for reference only. There is a
chance that the function may not be
the most appropriate in terms of
road conditions such as pitch, slip-
periness, undulation, etc. Thor-
oughly check the road conditions
before driving.
Guidelines for selecting
each mode
Control that is suitable for the fol-
lowing road conditions can be per-
formed by switching to either of the
two modes. Select a mode that is
appropriate for the road condition.
■
Mud & Sand mode
Suitable for driving on roads with
increased driving resistance such
as sandy roads, muddy roads, etc.
■
Rock & Dirt mode
Suitable for driving in bumpy road
conditions, such as on unpaved for-
est roads.
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