Active Torque Control 4Wd - Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual

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ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE

Active Torque Control 4WD

system
The Active Torque Control 4WD system
controls the engine torque that is ap-
plied to the rear wheels according to
the driving conditions and road condi-
tions. When the vehicle's driving condi-
tions are stable such as driving straight
ahead, the engine torque is applied to
only the front wheels.
RAV4_EE
FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE LOCK SWITCH
When the vehicle is driven on loose
surfaces, such as sand, gravel, or deep
snow, or if the vehicle gets stuck,
pushing the four−wheel
switch to ensure that the engine torque
is applied to the 4 wheels.
When the four−wheel drive lock switch is
pushed, the four−wheel drive lock indicator
light blinks twice and remains on until the
four−wheel drive lock is canceled.
To cancel the four−wheel drive lock, push
the switch once again and the four−wheel
drive lock indicator light will go off.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h
(25 mph), the four−wheel drive lock will
be cancelled automatically.
Vehicles without smart entry and start sys-
tem—
The four−wheel drive lock indicator will
come on for a few seconds when the
engine switch is set at the "ON" position.
If the indicator light does not come on
when the engine switch is set at the "ON"
position or the four−wheel drive lock
switch is pushed, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or duly qualified
and equipped professional.
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drive lock