2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID sport mode

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912. 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)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 314)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 216) “READY” indicator
(
→P. 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 216)*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 249)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 218)
*4Security indicator
(→P. 84)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 221) “SPORT” indicator
(
→P. 209)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→P. 226) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 209)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 268, 280) EV indicator (
→P. 77)
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 268) EV drive mode indicator
(
→P. 206)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 268, 280)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (→P. 284)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 313)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(→P. 262)

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1714-1. Before driving
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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. 312)
■ 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. 318)
■ 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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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 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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2114-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■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. 435). 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. 210)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→P. 209)
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

675Alphabetical index
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Smart key system .................... 136Antenna location ................... 136
Entry functions .............. 113, 119
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Snow tires ................................ 323
Spare tire .................................. 581
Inflation pressure .................. 617
Storage location .................... 582
Spark plug ................................ 615
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer .............................. 93
Sport mode............................... 209
Steering lock ............................ 204
Steering wheel ......................... 155 Adjustment ............................ 155
Audio switches ...................... 337
Heated steering wheel .......... 439
Telephone switches .............. 401
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs............. 534
Wattage ................................ 618
Storage feature ........................ 443
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 607
Sun visors ................................ 457
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 166
Switch Audio remote control
switches.............................. 337
Cruise control switch............. 280
Door lock switch.................... 115
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 150
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 268
“ECO MODE” button ............. 209 Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 542
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 201
EV drive mode switch ........... 206
Fog light switch ..................... 226
Garage door opener switches ............................. 461
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 439
Ignition switch ....................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 262
Light switches ....................... 216
Meter control switches ............ 98
Moon roof switches............... 165
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 159
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 119
Power door lock switch ......... 115
Power switch ........................ 201
Power window switch ........... 162
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 231
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 433
Seat heater switches ............ 439
“SPORT” button .................... 209
Talk switch
*.......................... 424
Telephone switches .............. 401
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 506
VSC OFF switch ................... 314
Window lock switch .............. 162
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 227
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.