Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 285

ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE
When the hill−start assist control system
is operating, the slip indicator light flashes
and the stoplights and high mounted stop-
light are lit.
When any of the following is performed,
the system will stop operation. At this
time, two beeps will be heard and the slip
indicator light will go off.
Shifting the shift lever to "P"
D
Applying the parking brake
D
Depressing the brake pedal
D
If the accelerator pedal is depressed, the
system will also stop operation without
beep sounds.
The hill−start assist control system oper-
ates for a maximum of 2 seconds. If the
vehicle is not started within 2 seconds,
two beeps will be heard and the system
will gradually stop operating.
The hill−start control system is not de-
signed to park the vehicle on uphill slope.
When parking the vehicle, be sure to ap-
ply the parking brake.
RAV4_EE
Vehicles without smart entry and start
system—The slip indicator light comes on
for a few seconds when the engine switch
is turned to the "ON" position. If the
indicator light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the "ON"
position, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
qualified and equipped professional.
Vehicles with smart
system—The slip indicator light comes on
for a few seconds when the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch is in IGNITION ON
mode. If the indicator light does not come
on when the "ENGINE START STOP"
switch is in IGNITION ON mode, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING
Vehicles without smart entry and start sys-
tem—
The slip indicator light comes on when
there is a problem somewhere in the fol-
lowing systems:
Traction control system
D
"AUTO LSD" function
D
VSC+ system
D
Downhill assist control system
D
Hill−start assist control system
D
The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
When the systems work properly, the light
turns off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, all the
above systems do not work. In this case,
the brakes will operate when applied, and
normal driving may be resumed.
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