Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 263

When the switch is turned to the right
while not in Rock & Dirt mode, the sys-
tem switches to Rock & Dirt mode and
the Rock & Dirt mode indicator illumi-
nates on the multi-information display.
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Multi-terrain Select
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Multi-terrain Select is intended for use
when driving on rough roads. Drive in
normal mode during normal driving.
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The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt
modes control the vehicle so that it
can maximize the drive force and
improve drivability on rough roads. As
a result, fuel efficiency may diminish
when compared to driving in normal
mode.
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If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode
is selected
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The background of the multi-informa-
tion display will change following the
Multi-terrain Select mode.
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The AWD operation status display will
automatically switch on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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Manual transmission vehicles: iMT
operates.
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AWD control for Mud & Sand and
Rock & Dirt modes
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speeds
listed below, AWD control is performed
similar to that performed in Normal
mode, even if Mud & Sand or Rock &
Dirt mode is selected.
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Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed is
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more
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Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed is
approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) or
more
If the vehicle speed drops below the
above speeds, the system automatically
switches to the AWD control suitable for
each mode.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
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When Multi-terrain Select brake
control temporarily stops operating
If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is
continuously used for a long period of
time, the brakes may overheat, and
Multi-terrain Select brake control may
temporarily stop operating.
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At this time, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently and "Traction Control Turned
OFF" is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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If Multi-terrain Select brake control
stops operating, stop the vehicle in a
safe location as soon as possible
wait until the system temperature
decreases. Once the display message
on the multi-information display turns
off, the brake control returns to nor-
mal. Note that normal driving is still
possible even when Multi-terrain
Select brake control is not operating.
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: After stopping the vehicle, do not stop
the engine until the display message
has turned off.
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When Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt
mode is canceled
In the following situations, Mud & Sand
mode or Rock & Dirt mode are automat-
ically canceled even if they are selected.
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When the driving mode is changed
(P.257)
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When the engine switch is turned off
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Driving in Mud & Sand or Rock &
Dirt mode
The following types of situations may
occur, but they are not malfunctions.
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Vibrations may be felt throughout the
vehicle or steering wheel
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Operating noise may be heard from
the engine compartment
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When an inspection at your Toyota
dealer is necessary
In the following situations, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
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