2015 TOYOTA RAV4 sport mode

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832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 214) Security indicator
(
P. 76)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 219) “SPORT” indicator
(
P. 209)
(green)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 221) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
P. 209)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 228)*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 167)
(green)
(if equipped)
Smart key system
indicator ( P. 200)*1
(if equipped)
All-wheel drive lock
indicator (P. 270)
(green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 241)*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 273)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 241)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 253)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(P. 273)
(green)
(if equipped)
LDA indicators
(P. 246)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 273)*3
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear
view mirror indicator
(P. 277)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 273)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 5 1 )

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4-1. Before driving
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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2094-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” button
to select Eco drive mode.
The “ECO MODE” indicator
comes on.
Press the button again to cancel
Eco drive mode.
■
Sport mode
Use sport mode for sporty driving or driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the “SPORT” button to
select sport mode.
The “SPORT” indicator comes
on.
Press the button again to cancel
sport mode.
Selecting the driving mode

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2114-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■S mode
●When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a higher shift range may automati-
cally selected when the fluid temperature is high.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed
* of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 304, 313). To improve
air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed
* or turn off Eco drive
mode.
*: Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
●Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Sport mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in sport
mode.
■ When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
●While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 210)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D.
(P. 209)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 645

6077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
2WD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground.If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.
AWD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck.

726Alphabetical index
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 277
Side turn signal lights ............. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Smart key system ...................... 99 Antenna location ................... 102
Entry functions ........................ 99
Starting the engine................ 200
Snow tires ................................ 290
Spare tire .................................. 627
Inflation pressure .................. 669
Storage location .................... 628
Spark plug ................................ 665
Specifications .......................... 660
Speedometer .............................. 85
Sport mode............................... 209
Steering lock .................... 198, 203
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches ...................... 356
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 670
Storage feature ........................ 489
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 656
Sun shade
Roof ...................................... 159
Sun visors ................................ 503 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 270
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 356
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 277
Cruise control switch ............ 241
“DISP” button .......................... 88
Door lock switch ................... 120
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 142
“ECO MODE” button............. 209
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 600
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Fog light switch ..................... 228
Ignition switch ............... 197, 200
Intuitive parking assist .......... 253
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 246
Light switches ....................... 217
Moon roof switches............... 158
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 153
Power back door main
switch ................................. 126
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 124
Power door lock switch ......... 120
Power window switch ........... 155
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 234
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 316
Seat heater switches ............ 506
“SPORT” button .................... 209