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2. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 199) “READY” indicator
(
P. 188)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 201)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 252)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 201)*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 232)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 203)
*4Security indicator
(P. 82)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 205) “SPORT” indicator
(
P. 196)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 210) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
P. 196)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 264) EV indicator (
P. 7 5 )
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 264) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 193)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 297)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 268)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 298)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(P. 246)

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Driving
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 296)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 302)
■ 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 speed.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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4-2. Driving procedures
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 light
will come 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 light will
come on.
Press the button again to cancel
sport mode.
Selecting the driving mode

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4-2. Driving procedures
■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 conditioning 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. 419). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
●Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the hybrid system is turned off after driving in Eco drive
mode.
● Sport mode will be canceled if the hybrid system is turned off after driving in
sport mode.
■ When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control acti-
vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
● While driving in D position or S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 197)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 196)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 578
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge precaution
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left
with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to
start.

657Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42A56U_(U)
Smart key system .................... 126Antenna location ................... 126
Entry functions .............. 107, 113
Starting the hybrid system .... 188
Snow tires ................................ 307
Spare tire .................................. 564
Inflation pressure .................. 601
Storage location .................... 565
Spark plug ................................ 599
Specifications .......................... 594
Speedometer .............................. 90
Sport mode............................... 196
Steering lock ............................ 191
Steering wheel ......................... 144 Adjustment ............................ 144
Audio switches ...................... 321
Heated steering wheel .......... 423
Telephone switches .............. 385
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs............. 518
Wattage ................................ 602
Storage feature ........................ 427
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 591
Sun visors ................................ 441
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 155
Switch Audio remote control
switches.............................. 321
Cruise control switch............. 264
Door lock switch.................... 109
Driving mode select switch ................................. 196
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 139
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 252
“ECO MODE” button ............. 196 Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 526
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 188
EV drive mode switch ........... 193
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Garage door opener switches ............................. 445
Ignition switch ....................... 188
Intuitive parking assist .......... 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 246
Light switches ....................... 201
Meter control switches ............ 95
Moon roof switches............... 154
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 148
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 113
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power switch ........................ 188
Power window switch ........... 151
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 215
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 417
Seat heater switches ............ 423
“SPORT” button .................... 196
Talk switch
*.......................... 407
Telephone switches .............. 385
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 490
VSC OFF switch ................... 298
Window lock switch .............. 151
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 211
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.