Driving

Shift position purpose

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Toyota RAV4. Shift position purpose

*1: Shifting the shift lever to d allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions.

Setting the shift lever to d is recommended for normal driving.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using s mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.

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