Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit the driving and usage conditions.
Selecting a driving mode
â– FF vehicles/Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicles
- Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving to improve fuel economy by more smoothly generating torque in response to accelerator pedal operations compared to normal mode and restraining air conditioning system operations (heating/cooling).
When the switch is pressed while not in Eco drive mode, the system switches to Eco drive mode and the Eco drive mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.
- Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
The driving mode returns to normal mode if the switch is pressed while in Eco drive mode or sport mode.
- Sport mode
Controls the steering feeling and engine to create an acceleration response that is suitable for sporty driving. Suitable for when crisp handling is desired, such as when driving on mountainous roads.
When the switch is pressed while not in sport mode, the system switches to sport mode and the sport mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.
â– Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicles
- Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving to improve fuel economy by more smoothly generating torque in response to accelerator pedal operations compared to normal mode and restraining air conditioning system operations (heating/cooling).
When the switch is pressed while not in Eco drive mode, the system switches to Eco drive mode and the Eco drive mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.
- Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
The driving mode returns to normal mode if the switch is pressed while in Eco drive mode or sport mode.
- Sport mode
Controls the steering feeling and engine to create an acceleration response that is suitable for sporty driving. Suitable for when crisp handling is desired, such as when driving on mountainous roads.
When the switch is pressed while not in sport mode, the system switches to sport mode and the sport mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.
â– When the driving mode is changed
- The background color of the multi-information display changes according to the selected driving mode.
- When the speedometer is set to analog display, the speedometer display color also changes. (For vehicles with the 7-inch multi-information display only)
- Switches to AWD control suitable for the selected mode. (For Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicles only)
â– Air conditioning system operation in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling operations and the fan speed is controlled to improve fuel efficiency.
Perform the following procedures to increase the air conditioning performance.
- Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system: Turn eco air conditioning mode off
- Adjust the fan speed
- Cancel Eco drive mode
â– Canceling a driving mode
- Sport mode is automatically canceled and the driving mode returns to normal mode when the engine switch is turned off.
- Normal mode and Eco drive mode are not canceled until another driving mode is selected. (Even if the engine switch is turned off, normal mode and Eco drive mode will not be automatically canceled.)
Hill-start assist control
When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system when
the vehicle is on an incline,
when the brake pedal is
released, brake force is temporarily
maintained to prevent the
vehicle from rolling ...
Multi-terrain Select (AWD
vehicles)
Multi-terrain Select is
designed to control AWD,
brake and driving force systems
in accordance with the
road condition. Use the system
when driving over
muddy, sandy or rough road
surfaces.
WARNING
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Other materials:
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using the mec ...
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
...
Utility vehicle
precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the
height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in
a wide variety of off-road applications.
Utility vehicle feature
Specific design characteristics give ...
