2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 187

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) If the "DAC" switch is pushed to turn the system off while it is in operation, the system will stop operating gradually. The downhill assist control system indicator light will flash to alert the driver. To continue driving at a low speed, push the "DAC" switch to turn the system on. The slip indicator light and downhill assist control system indicator light come on for a few seconds when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position. If any of the indicator lights does not come on when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position, contact your Toyota dealer. If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high, the downhill assist control system indicator light will flash and a buzzer will start to sound intermittently. This indicates that the system cannot operate for much longer. In this case, stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place. If the system continues to operate while driving, the buzzer will sound for about 3 seconds. The system will temporarily stop operating in order to protect the brake actuator. Although the downhill assist control system is not operating, it is still possible to continue your driving. 2. Push the "DAC" switch to turn the system on. The downhill assist control system indicator light will come on. If the downhill assist control system indicator light flashes, the selector lever may not be in "L" or "R". If the indicator light does not come on when the switch is pushed, or the indicator light flashes when the selector lever is in "L" or "R", contact your Toyota dealer. With the vehicle traveling at a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less, release the brake pedal and accelerator pedal to activate the system. The vehicle will descend the hill at a low speed. While the system is operating, the slip indicator light will flash and the stoplights and high mounted stoplight will be lit. A sound may also occur during the operation. This does not indicate a malfunction. If the brakes are applied while the system is operating, a kickback from the brake pedal may result and a sound may occur. This does not indicate a malfunction. 159 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)