Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 266

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Turning off the system
Press the "DAC" switch while the
system is in operation.
The downhill assist control system indi-
cator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when
the system is fully off.
Press the "DAC" switch while the down-
hill assist control system indicator is
flashing to start the system again.
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Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift
lever is in a D or 1 range of S mode or
R.
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If the downhill assist control sys-
tem indicator flashes
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In the following situations, the indica-
tor flashes and the system will not
operate:
• The shift lever is in a position other
than D or 1 range of S (vehicles with
automatic transmission) or M mode
(vehicles with CVT), mode or R.
• The accelerator or brake pedal is
depressed.
• The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-
mately 25 km/h (15 mph).
• The brake system overheats.
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In the following situation, the indicator
flashes to alert the driver, but the sys-
tem will operate:
• The "DAC" switch is turned off while
the system is operating.
The system will gradually ceases opera-
tion. The indicator will flash during oper-
ation, and then go off when the system
is fully off.
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When the downhill assist control
system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to
overheat. In this case, the downhill
assist control system will stop operating,
a buzzer will sound and the downhill
assist control system indicator will start
flashing. Refrain from using the system
until the downhill assist control system
indicator stays on and the message
goes off. (The vehicle can be driven nor-
mally during this time.)
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Sounds and vibrations caused by
the downhill assist control system
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A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment when the engine
is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not
indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control
system.
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Either of the following conditions may
occur when the downhill assist control
system is operating. None of these
are indicators that a malfunction has
occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the
vehicle comes to a stop.
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System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer.
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The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to ON.
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The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the
"DAC" switch is pressed.
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The slip indicator light comes on.