Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving tips

The rear cross traffic alert function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below. To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert for faster vehicles from farther away. Example: The rea ...

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Preparation for win ...

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Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on, the auto lsd function is available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates. Hint: The auto lsd does not operate even if the auto lsd switch is pressed under the following conditions: The trc or v ...

If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...

Throttle actuator control throttle body range / performance
Description The electronic throttle control system (etcs) is composed of the throttle actuator, throttle position (tp) sensor, accelerator pedal position (app) sensor, and ecm. The ecm operates the throttle actuator to regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The tp senso ...