1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 19

Part 1 FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA RAV4 EV- Chapter 1- 2 How to drive D Before starting the traction motor D Motor switch with steering lock D How to start the traction motor D How to drive D Parking brake D Tire pressure warning system Before motor starting the traction Motor lock switch with steering 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle and head restraint height. 3. Adjust inside and outside of the rear view mirrors. 4. Lock all the doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. When you get in a vehicle, check whether the "READY" light is on or not. Because the electric vehicle does not produce any noise or vibration when the vehicle is ready to start with the "READY" light on, be careful not to start the vehicle abruptly by depressing the accelerator pedal inadvertently. "START"-Traction motor is ready to run. The key will return to the "ON" position when released. Hold the motor switch at this position until the "READY" light comes on and a beep sounds. "ON"-Traction motor starts to run when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the "READY" light on, and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. "ACC"-Accessories such as the radio operate, but the traction motor is off. 11