Trail Mode - Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual

Trail Mode

Trail Mode is designed to con-
trol the spinning of the drive
wheels by integratedly con-
trolling AWD, brake and drive
force control systems. Use the
Trail Mode when driving
bumpy roads, etc.
WARNING
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Before using Trail Mode
Make sure to observe the following
precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in an unex-
pected accident.
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Trail mode is intended for use when
driving on rough roads.
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Check that the Trail Mode indicator
is illuminated before driving.
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Trail Mode is not intended to
expand the limits of the vehicle.
Thoroughly check the road condi-
tions and drive with caution.
Enabling the system
Press the Trail Mode switch.
Press the Trail Mode switch, to turn the
Trail Mode on. The Trail Mode indicator
light will come on the multi-information
display.
To turn the system off, press the Trail
Mode switch again.
5-5. Using the driving support systems
When the Trail Mode is oper-
ating
If the tires are spinning, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that the
Trail Mode is controlling the spin-
ning of the tires.
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Trail Mode

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Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that
it can use the maximum amount of
drive force when driving on rough
roads. As a result, fuel efficiency may
diminish when compared to driving
with Trail Mode off.
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If Trail Mode is continuously used for
a long period of time, depending on
the driving conditions, the load on
related parts increases and the sys-
tem may not function correctly. In this
case, "Traction Control Turned OFF"
will be shown on the multi-information
display but the vehicle can be driven
normally. The "Traction Control
Turned OFF" on the multi-information
display will turn off after a short while
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