Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 247

ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
D
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope,
shift the shift lever to the "3" position.
Be sure to shift the shift lever to the
"D" position immediately afterward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
D
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use "D" position.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the
parking brake to hold the vehicle on
an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold
the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al, as this can cause the transmission
to overheat.
(h) If you cannot shift the shift lever
out of "P" position
If you cannot shift the shift lever from the
"P" position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override
button. For instructions, see "If you cannot
shift shift lever" on page 482 in Section
4.
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