2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV parking brake

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Set the parking brake, change the shift position to P and
stop the EV system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the EV system.
Make sure to change the shift position to D or R, release
the parking brake, and then carefully apply the accelerator
to free the vehicle.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Press the VSC OFF switch to turn off
TRAC.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the EV system is operating
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2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N, 21 kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*11.7 in. (44 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.12 in. (1  3 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*29 11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 276
ABS........................................... 251
Active head restraints............. 120
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 381
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 276
Pre-climate ..................... 53, 277
Remote Climate Control ......................... 53, 277
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ................... 156, 157
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 161
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 157
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 161
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 166
General airbag precautions ........................ 161
Locations of airbags ............. 154
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 165
Proper driving posture ....................... 152, 161
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions........ 161
SRS airbags ......................... 154
Anti-lock brake system ........... 251
Armrest .................................... 313
Assist grips.............................. 315
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 276
Automatic light control system ................................... 234
Auxiliary box........................... 302 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................488
Back door
Back door ..............................113
Smart key system... .................96
Wireless remote control ........108
Battery Checking (12-volt battery) .....362
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged.......................470
Lithium-ion battery...................34
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Traction battery .......................32
Bottle holder .............................300
Brake assist ..............................251
Brakes Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................216
Break-in tips .............................191
Care Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................337
Seat belts ..............................338
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................317
Chains .......................................268
Charging
Charge immediately ..........53, 64
Charge mode ..........................58
Charging cable ........................47
Charging equipment ................46
Charging indicator ...................59
Charging messages ..............443
Charging precautions ..............84
Charging procedure ...............53
Charging time will increase when .....................................79AB
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Odometer .................................. 218
OpenerCharging port door ..................59
Hood...................................... 349
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 143
Defogger ............................... 292
Overheat ................................... 475
Parking brake ........................... 216
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 234
Personal/interior lights Switch.................................... 294
Wattage ................................. 488
Power outlet ............................. 306
“POWER” switch...................... 200
Power windows ........................ 146
Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)Pre-climate ......................53, 277
Pre-climate schedule...............53
Remote Climate Control ..........................53, 277 Radiator .................................... 360
Range map ................................. 28
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................ 121
Folding down......................... 122
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulb............... 400
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage................................. 488
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ...... 247
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Rear window wiper .................. 241
Regenerative braking .......... 27, 29
Remote Climate Control system ...................................... 53
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 400
Tires ...................................... 366
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 506O
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