Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 266

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ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE
Vehicles with cruise control—when the
cruise control is being used, even if
you downshift the transmission, engine
braking will not be enabled because
the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle
speed, see "Cruise control" on page
277 in this Section.
Operate the "–" paddle shift switch to
D
select the "D3" gear step. The trans-
mission will downshift to third gear
step when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than 110 km/h (68
mph), and more powerful engine brak-
ing than that of the "D4" gear step
position will be enabled.
Operate the "–" paddle shift switch to
D
select the "D2" gear step. The trans-
mission will downshift to second gear
step when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than 83 km/h (52
mph), and more powerful engine brak-
ing will be enabled.
Operate the "–" paddle shift switch to
D
select the "D1" gear step. The down-
shift to first gear step when the vehicle
speed drops down to or lower than 65
km/h (40 mph), and maximum engine
braking will be enabled.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the shift lever to the
"R" position.
RAV4_EE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
Vehicles with rear view monitor system—
When the shift lever is shifted into "R"
position with the engine switch (vehicles
without smart entry and start system) is
set at the "ON" position or the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch (vehicles with smart
entry and start system) is set at IGNI-
TION ON mode, rear view monitor system
will activate. For instructions, see "Rear
view monitor system" on page 356 in Sec-
tion 1−10.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the shift lever to the "P" position.
Never attempt to move the shift lever
into "P" position under any circum-
stances while the vehicle is moving.
Serious mechanical damage and loss
of vehicle control may result.
(h) If you cannot shift the shift lever
out of "P" position
shifting
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.
NOTICE
CAUTION
Finish