ECO mode TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:
P. 2 7 4
Canceling and resuming the speed
setting: P. 2 7 6
■Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range can be set
when
●The shift lever is in D.
●The desired set speed can be set
when the vehicle speed is approx-
imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.
(However, when the vehicle speed
is set while driving at below
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h],
the set speed will be set to
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)
■Accelerating after setting the
vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by oper-
ating the accelerator pedal. After
accelerating, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode,
the vehicle spee d may decrease
below the set speed in order to
maintain the distance to the preced-
ing vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while
follow-up cruising
●Pressing the “+RES” switch while
the vehicle ahead stops will
resume follow-up cruising if the
vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off
within 3 seconds after your vehicle
stops, follow-up c
ruising will be
resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle d istance control
mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is automatically canceled in
the following situations.
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of
time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●The sensor cannot detect cor-
rectly because i t is covered in
some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system
control on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when
the vehicle has been stopped by
system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for
about 3 minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is automatically canceled for
any reasons other than the above,
there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact you r Toyota dealer.
■Automatic cancelation of con-
stant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is
automatically cance led in the follow-
ing situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below

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Driving
The parking assist monitor
screen will be displayed if the
shift lever is shifted to the “R”
while the power switch is in ON.
Each time the display mode
switching button is selected, the
mode will change as follows:
Rear view
Displays the rear view of the vehi-
cle.
Display mode switching but-
ton
Each time the button is selected,
the rear view mode and the wide
rear view mode are switched.
Guide line switching button
Select to switch the guide line
mode. ( P.322)
• Each time the bu tton is selected,
the display mode changes in the
following order:
Estimated course line display mode
 Parking assist guide line display
mode  Distance guide line display
mode.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
When a sensor detects a vehicle
approaching from the rear, the
direction of the vehicle approaching
from the rear is d isplayed and the
buzzer sounds.
Intuitive parking assist*
When a sensor detects a stationary
object, the direction of and the
approximate distan ce to the a sta-
tionary object are displayed and the
buzzer sounds.
*: If equipped
Wide rear view
Displays a near 180° image from
the rear view camera.
WA R N I N G
●In low temperatures, the screen
may darken or the image may
become faint. The image could
distort when the vehicle is mov-
ing, or you may become unable
to see the image on the screen.
Be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly
and using the mirrors before
proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may
change.
●The camera uses a special lens.
The distances between objects
and pedestrians that appear in
the image displayed on the
screen will differ from the actual
distances. ( P.327)
Screen display
A
B
C
D

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Display mode switching but-
ton
Each time the button is selected,
the rear view mode and the wide
rear view mode are switched.
Guide line switching button
Select to switch the guide line
mode. ( P.322)
• Each time the button is selected, the display mode changes in the
following order:
Estimated course line display mode
 Parking assist guide line display
mode  Distance guide line display
mode.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
When a sensor detects a stationary
object, the direction of stationary
object is displayed and the buzzer
sounds.
Intuitive parking assist*
When a sensor detects an obstacle,
the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the obstacle are
displayed and the buzzer sounds.
*: If equipped
●For details about the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function ( P.287) and
intuitive parking assist. ( P.290)
The parking assist monitor is
canceled when the shift lever is
shifted into any position other
than the “R”.
Use any of the following modes.
Estimated course line display
mode ( P.323)
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.
Parking assist guide line dis-
play mode ( P.324)
The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed.
This mode is recommended for
WA R N I N G
●As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
display is displayed over the
camera view, it may be difficult
to see the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert display depending on the
color and brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
A
B
C
D
Canceling Toyota parking
assist monitor
Using the system

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Driving
those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the estimated course
lines.
Distance guide line display
mode (P.325)
Distance guide lines only are
displayed.
This mode is recommended for
those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the guide lines.
Rear view
Vehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being backed straight up.
Estimated course lines
Show an estimated course when
the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc- tion with the estimated course
lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the ce nter of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the es timated vehicle
center on the ground.
Estimated course line dis-
play mode
Screen description
A
B
C
D
E

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Estimated course lines
Shows an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Shows the distance behind the vehicle when the steering wheel i s turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc tion with the estimated course lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) and
approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yello w) from the center of the edge of the
bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows the distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the edge of the
bumper.
Vehicle width guide lines
Displays a guide path w hen the vehicle is being backed straight up.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Parking assist guide line
The steering wheel return points (parking assist guide lines) are dis-
played.
This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with par k-
ing the vehicle without the aid of the estimated course lines.
Distance guide lines
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows the distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the
bumper.
B
C
D
E
F
A
B

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Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Vehicle width guide lines
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.
Parking assist guide lines
Shows the path of the smallest turn possible behind the vehicle .
Distance guide line
Only distance guide line is displayed.
This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with par k-
ing the vehicle without the aid of the guide lines.
Distance guide lines
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows the distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the
bumper.
●The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the po sition of
obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.
WA R N I N G
●Depending on the circumstances of the vehicle (number of passen gers,
amount of luggage, etc.), the position of the guide lines displ ayed on the
screen may change. Be sure to check visually around the vehicle before
proceeding.
●If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle width guide l ines and the
estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle i nspected
by your Toyota dealer.
C
D
E
A
B

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Driving
1Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving to improve fuel
economy by more smoothly gener-
ating torque in response to acceler-
ator 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 illumi-
nates on the multi-information dis-
play.
2Normal mode
Suitable for n ormal driving.
The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch i s pressed while
in Eco drive mode or sport mode.
3 Sport mode
Controls the steering feeling and
hybrid system to create an acceler-
ation response tha t 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 indicat or illuminates on
the multi-information display.
■When changing to a driving
mode other than normal mode
●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 di splay only)
●The color of the switch changes
according to the selected driving
mode. (For vehicles with the 7-
inch multi-information display
only)
■Air conditioning system opera-
tion in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling
operations and the fan speed is con-
trolled to improve fuel efficiency.
Perform the following procedures to
increase the air conditioning perfor-
mance.
●Turn eco air conditioning mode off
(  P.521)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.521)
●Cancel Eco drive mode
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit the driving
and usage conditions.
Selecting a driving mode

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■Canceling a driving mode
●Sport mode is automatically can-
celed and the driving mode
returns to normal mode when the
power switch is turned off.
●Normal mode and Eco drive mode
are not canceled until another
driving mode is sel ected. (Even if
the power switch is turned off, nor-
mal mode and Eco drive mode will
not be automatically canceled).
Press the Trail Mode switch
When the switch is pressed, Trail
Mode turns on and the Trail Mode
indicator illuminates on the multi-
information display.
When the switch is pressed again,
the Trail Mode indicator turns off.
Trail Mode
Trail Mode is a system that
performs integrated control
for the AWD, brake and
drive force control systems
to assist the drive power on
bumpy roads, etc.
WA R N I N G
■Before using Trail Mode
Make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in an unexp ected accident.
●Check that the Trail Mode indi-
cator is illuminated before driv-
ing. Trail Mode will not operate
when the indicator is off.
●Trail Mode is not intended to
expand the limits of the vehicle.
Thoroughly check the road con-
ditions and drive with caution.
●Thoroughly check the road con-
ditions before driving. As Trail
Mode is suitable for driving on
bumpy roads, such as those
where the tire on one side
spins, there is a chance that
Trail Mode may not be the most
appropriate for other road con-
ditions.
Turning Trail Mode on

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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (P.365)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicator of
Hybrid System Indicator within
Eco area. ( P.95, 100)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift position to P when parking.
When using the N position,
there is no positive effect on fuel
consumption. In the N position,
the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air
conditioning system, etc., the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System
Indicator
Changing the shift posi-
tion
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays

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reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing