2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 179

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) When the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph), the four −wheel drive lock will be cancelled automatically. The four −wheel drive lock indicator will come on for a few seconds when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position. If the indicator light does not come on when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position or the four −wheel drive lock switch is pushed, contact your Toyota dealer. If the "4WD" warning light flashes...This indicates that the driveline temperature has become too high. Without turning off the engine, do either of the following to cool the driveline: D Reduce vehicle speed until the light goes off. D Stop the vehicle at a safe place and allow the engine to idle until the light goes off. If operation of the vehicle is continued while the light is flashing, the system automatically shuts off the engine torque that is applied to the rear wheels to protect the driveline. If this happens, the light will flash faster. When the driveline temperature enough, the light will go off. falls NOTICE Use the four −wheel drive lock only when driving on the loose surfaces, such as sand, gravel, or deep snow, or if the vehicle gets stuck. After the four −wheel drive lock is used to provide traction, cancel the four −wheel drive lock. Using the four −wheel drive lock at other times may cause damage to the four −wheel drive system. SYSTEM FAILURE WARING The "4WD" warning light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the active torque control 4WD system. The light will come on when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position. When the system works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. If the warning light does not come on when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position, contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. If the "4WD" warning light remains on...This indicates that the system may not work properly. Contact your Toyota dealer to service your vehicle. 151 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)