2009 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD

184 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSC
Vehicles without smart key system
Turning the engine switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and Enhanced
VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
Vehicles with smart key system
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF after turning off the TRAC
and Enhanced VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic TRAC reactivation
2WD models
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will be reactivated
while vehicle speed is increased. 4WD models
If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when
vehicle speed increases.
■ Automatic TRAC and Enha nced VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and Enhanced VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not
turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC and Enhanced VSC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ When the AUTO LSD function operates continuously
The brake actuator may overheat. In that case, the system will stop the
AUTO LSD function, a buzzer will sound and the slip indicator will stay on
steady. Refrain from using the AUTO LSD function until the slip indicator
goes off. (There is no problem with continuing driving normally.)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Four-wheel drive lock switch (4WD models)
■Four-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Four-wheel drive lock mode
●Four-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to
ensure the ABS and Enhanced VSC systems operate effectively.
● Four-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed exceeds
25 mph (40 km/h).
Four-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the
vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.
Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is dis-
tributed to the rear wheels to
the maximum extent possible
in accordance with driving con-
ditions.
Pressing the switch again can-
cels four-wheel drive lock
mode and returns the active
torque control 4WD system to
normal mode. (P. 180)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
8 ECU-B
10 AGauges and meters, clock, main
body ECU, wireless remote control,
smart key system, audio system,
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC system, “AUTO
LSD”, downhill assist control sys-
tem, hill-start assist control system,
Active torque control 4WD system
9 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal/interior
lights, interior light, luggage com-
partment light, engine switch light,
foot lights
10 H-LP LH 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
11 H-LP RH 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12 H-LP LL 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
13 H-LP RL 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
14 AC INV 15 A AC inverter
15 TOWING*
130 A No circuit
16 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper deicer
17 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
18 PTC NO.3 50 A No circuit
19 PTC NO.2 50 A No circuit
20 PTC NO.1 50 A No circuit
21 HEAD MAIN 50 A “H-LP LH”, “H-LP RH”, “H-LP LL”,
“H-LP RL” fuses
22 RDI*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 2 *
150 A
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
9 ACC
7.5 AAudio system, power outlets,
power rear view mirror control,
automatic transmission shift lock
system, main body ECU, clock,
smart key system
10 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
11 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
12 RR FOG 10 A No circuit
13 IGN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, smart key system, SRS
airbag system
14 GAUGE 2 7.5 A Gauges and meters
15 S-HTR 15 A Seat heaters
16 FR WIP 25 A Windshield wipers
17 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper
18 WSH 15 AWindshield washer, rear window
washer
19 ECU IG 1 10 AElectric cooling fan, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC, “AUTO LSD” func-
tion, downhill assist control system,
hill-start assist control system,
active torque control 4WD system,
automatic transmission shift lock
system, air conditioning system,
main body ECU, electric moon
roof, stop/tail lights, electric power
steering system, clock, AC inverter,
auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror
20 ECU IG 2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, emergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit

398 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*: Vehicles without smart key system
21 OBD7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
22 STOP 10 AStop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light, automatic transmission shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC, “AUTO LSD” sys-
tem, downhill assist control system,
hill-start assist control system
23 DOOR 25 AMain body ECU, power door lock
system
24 ACC-B 25 A “ACC”, “CIG”, fuses
25 4WD 7.5 A Active torque control 4WD system
26 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
27 AM1* 7.5 A Starting system
28 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, “MIR HTR”
fuse
29 P/SEAT 30 A Power seat
30 POWER 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

416 5-1. Essential information
4WD modelsUse a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

424 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) “ABS” warning light
Indicates a malfunction in.
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
(Comes on) Active torque control 4WD system warning light (4WD
models)
Indicates a malfunction in the active torque control 4WD
system.
(When the light flashes.
P. 425)
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
425
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.4 gal. (9.0
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
(on the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes) Active torque control 4WD
system warning light
(4WD models)
Indicates that the driveline
temperature is too high.
(When the light comes on.
P. 423) Reduce vehicle speed (until
the light goes off) or stop
the vehicle at a safe place
and allow the engine to idle
until the light goes off.