2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 27

4. The selector lever should be operated in the same manner as an ordinary gasoline-fueled vehicle with an automatic transmission. If you desire an "engine braking effect", push the "EB" button (EB indicator lamp will illuminate). The "engine braking effect" is similar to that as an ordinary gasoline-fueled vehicle with an automatic transmission. "Engine braking effect" is not applied without the "EB" mode in "D" position. For an additional "engine braking effect", move the selector lever to the "B" position. (a) Normal driving 1. Shift the selector lever to "D" or "R" with the brake pedal depressed. Whenever you select "EB" or "B" mode, the vehicle speed will decrease depending on the road conditions when you release the accelerator pedal. Select "B" mode if more powerful engine braking effect is needed. Under certain driving conditions, such as downhill driving or long decelerations, the "EB" and "B" mode can be used to recharge the traction batteries and increase the vehicle's driving range. See "Regenerative Brake" on page 128 in Section 3 for additional information. CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Release your foot from the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle. Operate the accelerator pedal carefully because the speed at starting is controlled only by the accelerator pedal. 18