2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 178

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) Active torque control 4WD system (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of the "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 378 in Section 4. The active torque control 4WD system controls the engine torque that is applied to the rear wheels according to the driving conditions and road conditions. When the vehicle's driving conditions are stable such as driving straight ahead, the engine torque is applied to only the front wheels. FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE LOCK SWITCH When the vehicle is driven on loose surfaces, such as sand, gravel, or deep snow, or if the vehicle gets stuck, pushing the four −wheel drive lock switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the 4 wheels. When the four −wheel drive lock switch is pushed, the four −wheel drive lock indicator light blinks twice and remains on until the four −wheel drive lock is canceled. To cancel the four −wheel drive lock, push the switch once again and the four −wheel drive lock indicator light will go off. 150 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)