Hybrid Transmission - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift
Objective or function
position
Parking the vehicle/start-
P
ing the hybrid system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
S
S mode driving
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever to
D for normal driving.
*2
: Vehicles with paddle shift switches
only: Selecting shift ranges in the D
position allows suitable use of
engine braking. (P.317)
*3
: By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerating
force and engine braking force.
■
When driving with dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
or cruise control activated (if
equipped)
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not
activate because dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range, or cruise
control will not be canceled.
●
While driving in D or S mode, down-
5-2. Driving procedures
shifting to 5 or 4. (P.317, 318)
●
When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in D position.
(P.411)
■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
P.294
WARNING
■
When driving on slippery road
surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sud-
den acceleration, as this could result
in the vehicle skidding to the side or
spinning.
NOTICE
■
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
*1, 2 charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid bat-
*3
tery (traction battery) will not be
charging, even when the engine is
running. Therefore, if the vehicle is
left with the shift lever in N for a long
period of time, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will discharge, and
this may result in the vehicle not
being able to start.
315
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