awd TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 176
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 197
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smart key system) ........... 198
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smart key system) ........... 200
Automatic transmission ..... 205
Turn signal lever................ 213
Parking brake .................... 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 215
Automatic High Beam ....... 220
Fog light switch ................. 224
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 225
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 229 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 232
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 242
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 256
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 264
Cruise control .................... 276
Intuitive parking assist ....... 280
Rear view monitor system ............................. 289
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ...... 299
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 300
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 304
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 307
Driving assist systems ....... 310
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 317
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 321
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2. Instrument cluster
■Average speed (after start/after reset*1/after refuel)
Displays the average vehicle speed since the engine was started,
the function was reset and the v ehicle was refueled, respectively
■Range (after refuel)
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed base d on your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dist ance that can be driven may differ
from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis- play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be
updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
→ P. 8 3
■Dynamic Torque Control AWD system display*2
→P. 9 0
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway
warning
*2
→P. 2 5 7
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: The function can be reset by pressing and holding the of the meter
control switches when the reset item is displayed.
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2. Instrument cluster
■System check display
After turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, opening image is dis-
played while system operation is checked. When the system check is com-
plete, the normal screen will return.
■ Dynamic Torque Control AWD system display
Displays the Dynamic Torque Control AWD system operation state and the G-
force state.
■ Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control
switches will be suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
● When the vehicle begins to move
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.Torque distribution display
Displays the amount of drive torque
applied.
G-force display
Displays the current G-force state.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage ........... 176
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing ................... 197
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smart key system) ........... 198
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smart key system) ........... 200
Automatic transmission ..... 205
Turn signal lever................ 213
Parking brake .................... 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 215
Automatic High Beam ....... 220
Fog light switch ................. 224
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 225
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 229 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 232
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 242
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 256
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 264
Cruise control .................... 276
Intuitive parking assist....... 280
Rear view monitor system ............................ 289
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) ..... 299
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 300
• T he Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 304
• T he Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ................. 307
Driving assist systems ...... 310
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 317
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 321

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 609
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 206)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage
the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other\
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will\
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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NOTICE
■When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

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4-1. Before driving
●The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described
below.
Without towing package
1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package
2WD models: 2900 lb. (1315 kg)
AWD models: 3500 lb. (1590 kg)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described below.
Without towing package
2WD models: 6025 lb. (2735 kg)
AWD models: 6140 lb. (2785 kg)
With towing package
2WD models: 7425 lb. (3370 kg)
AWD models: 8140 lb. (3695 kg)
● The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated on the Certifi-
cation Label.
● If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
Weight limits

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Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR*
Without towing package
2WD models: 6025 lb. (2735 kg)
AWD models: 6140 lb. (2785 kg)
With towing package
2WD models: 7425 lb. (3370 kg)
AWD models: 8140 lb. (3695 kg)
■TWR*
Without towing package
1500 lb. (680 kg)
With towing package
2WD models: 2900 lb. (1315 kg)
AWD models: 3500 lb. (1590 kg)
■Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Interna- tional per SAE J2807.

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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the ground.
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system.