2006 RAV4 Questions

[2006RAV4]

Hi Everyone!

I am new to this forum as well as 2006 Toyota RAV4. I own it since 2 weeks and i must admit that it 's a wonderful SUV. I am quite satisfied with it. I own RAV4 2.0 4cyl with full accessories.

Anyway, i have a few questions about my SUV:

- Is there any possibility to auto-lock all doors when you start driving?
- Is there any possiblity to auto-close side mirrors when you lock your car with keyless system?

And last question is a little bit technical. In users manual, it mentions that RAV4 will automatically adjust 4x4 system and after 40km/h, it will switch to 2WD system. So, my question is, what will happen if i am driving on the highway with 160km/h and RAV4 gets out of control? Will it switch to 4WD system immediately? Also, what is 4WD lock button for? I couldn't understand its purpose?

Thanks!
CH

[mustang67408]

Originally Posted by 2006RAV4

Hi Everyone!

I am new to this forum as well as 2006 Toyota RAV4. I own it since 2 weeks and i must admit that it 's a wonderful SUV. I am quite satisfied with it. I own RAV4 2.0 4cyl with full accessories.

Anyway, i have a few questions about my SUV:

- Is there any possibility to auto-lock all doors when you start driving? No , you will need a aftermarket alarm set up
- Is there any possiblity to auto-close side mirrors when you lock your car with keyless system? No, you will need a aftermarket alarm set up

And last question is a little bit technical. In users manual, it mentions that RAV4 will automatically adjust 4x4 system and after 40km/h, it will switch to 2WD system. So, my question is, what will happen if i am driving on the highway with 160km/h and RAV4 gets out of control? Will it switch to 4WD system immediately?

When the 4WD ECU judges that the vehicle has become stable, it cancels the stopping of the 4WD
control and transfers to AUTO control. If the 4WD warning light blinks, take the following actions
without turning the engine OFF:

Drop the vehicle speed until the light goes out

Stop the vehicle and stay there until the light goes out

Also, what is 4WD lock button for? I couldn't understand its purpose?

Thanks!
CH

4x4 switch "OFF" = Auto operation -

Optimally distributes drive torque to the front and rear wheels.

Ensures optimal start-off performance during a start-off, based on
information provided by various sensors.

Suppresses the tight corner braking phenomenon* during low-speed
cornering.

*: Tight corner braking phenomenon: a condition in which the brakes are applied due to a rotational difference
between the front and rear wheels, such as during low-speed cornering in the 4WD mod

Reduces the amount of torque distribution to the rear wheels and
improves fuel economy when the system judges that the vehicle is
traveling steadily.

Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.

4x4 switch "ON"= LOCKED IN 4 wheel drive =
Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels.

Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels during
start-off.

Distributes optimal torque during low-speed cornering.

Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.

Disengages the LOCK mode and transfers to the AUTO mode when
the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph).

The 4WD ECU effects cooperative control with the skid control ECU, in order to control the drive torque
distribution to the front and rear wheels in accordance with information received from the skid control
ECU. These controls ensure a smooth acceleration and driving stability.

In the LOCK mode after the four-wheel drive lock switch is pressed, the system starts control upon
judging that the vehicle is operating in a stable manner. During this judgment, the 4WD LOCK
indicator light blinks.
Hope this helps

[theo123]

Originally Posted by mustang67408

4x4 switch "OFF" = Auto operation -

Optimally distributes drive torque to the front and rear wheels.

Ensures optimal start-off performance during a start-off, based on

information provided by various sensors.

Suppresses the tight corner braking phenomenon* during low-speed

cornering.

*: Tight corner braking phenomenon: a condition in which the brakes are applied due to a rotational difference

between the front and rear wheels, such as during low-speed cornering in the 4WD mod

Reduces the amount of torque distribution to the rear wheels and

improves fuel economy when the system judges that the vehicle is
traveling steadily.

Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.

4x4 switch "ON"= LOCKED IN 4 wheel drive =

Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels.

Distributes the maximum torque limit to the rear wheels during

start-off.

Distributes optimal torque during low-speed cornering.

Disengages the 4WD during braking deceleration.

Disengages the LOCK mode and transfers to the AUTO mode when

the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (25 mph).

The 4WD ECU effects cooperative control with the skid control ECU, in order to control the drive torque

distribution to the front and rear wheels in accordance with information received from the skid control
ECU. These controls ensure a smooth acceleration and driving stability.

In the LOCK mode after the four-wheel drive lock switch is pressed, the system starts control upon

judging that the vehicle is operating in a stable manner. During this judgment, the 4WD LOCK
indicator light blinks.
Hope this helps

ok ok