2020 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Driving tips

Driving tips

Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem- peratures.

Engine oil

Engine coolant

Washer fluid

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires.*

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.

*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.

Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the wind- shield.

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.

Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suit- able to road conditions.

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without set-

ting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the wheels.

Failure to do so may be dan- gerous because it may cause the vehicle to move unexpect- edly, possibly leading to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic mode, release the parking brake after shifting the shift lever to P. (P.203)

If the vehicle is left parked with the brakes damp in cold temperatures, there is a pos- sibility of the brakes freezing.

If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P*.

*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehi- cle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires Tire chains cannot be mounted. Snow tires should be used

instead.

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road.

Always check local regulations before installing chains.

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

Specific design characteris- tics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passen- ger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems.

It is not designed for corner- ing at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to roll- over.

When driving your vehicle off-

road, please observe the follow- ing precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the closure of areas to off-road vehicles:

Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to travel.

Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private property.

Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that restrict travel.

Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.

Additional information for off- road driving

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per- taining to driving your vehicle off- road, consult the following organiza- tions:

State and Local Parks and Recre- ation Departments

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management

Audio 5

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Linking multi-information display and the system

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5-3. Connectivity settings

Registering/Connecting a Bluetooth® device 390

Setting Bluetooth® details

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Wi-Fi® Hotspot 402

5-4. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto 407

5-5. Other settings

General settings 414

Voice settings 418

Vehicle settings 419

5-6. Using the audio/visual system

5-11.Tips for operating the audio/visual system Operating information 446

5-12.Voice command system operation

Voice command system

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Command list 461

5-13.Phone operation (Hands- free system for cellular phones)

Quick reference 465

Some basics 466

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5-18.Setup

Toyota Apps settings ... 508