Toyota RAV 4 2019, Manual, Page: 200 / 728

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4-2. Driving procedures
press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
4
Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display is
off.
*1
:Shifting to the D position allows
the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2
:Selecting shift ranges using S
mode restricts the upper limit of
the possible gear ranges, con-
trols engine braking force, and
prevents unnecessary upshifting.
■ When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the engine is stopped in
another shift lever position, the
engine switch will not be turned to
OFF but instead be turned to
ACC. If the vehicle is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.
Automatic transmis-
sion
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/start-
ing the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
*1
S
S mode driving
*2
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