How to Use the RAV4 Cruise Control?
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The method to use the RAV4 cruise control is as follows: 1. Press the power button to turn on the cruise control system, at which point the cruise control indicator on the dashboard will light up; 2. Increase the vehicle speed to the desired level, then press the SET button, and you can release the accelerator pedal with your right foot, as the speed will be maintained at the current level; 3. If the cruise control is canceled by pressing the brake or the cancel button, you can press the RES button to restore the previous cruise control speed. The RAV4 is a compact SUV under Toyota, with a body length of 4600 mm, width of 1855 mm, height of 1680 mm, and a wheelbase of 2690 mm. The RAV4 is equipped with two engines: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine.
I've driven a RAV4 for ten years and frequently used its cruise control on highways. It's quite user-friendly. The basic steps are: first, drive to your desired speed, preferably over 60 km/h when the highway conditions are stable. Then press the CRUISE button on the right side of the steering wheel—the light will indicate the system is activated. Next, press the SET button to lock the current speed. After that, you can relax your foot as the system controls the throttle automatically. To adjust the speed, use the + or - buttons, which conveniently change the speed by 1-2 km/h per press. If there's a car ahead or a curve, lightly tap the brake to temporarily cancel cruise control. To resume the previous speed, press the RES button to return to the set speed. For safety, remember not to use it in heavy traffic or during rain or snow, as poor tire grip increases the risk of losing control. During routine maintenance, check that the buttons aren’t stuck to avoid malfunctions. This feature saves fuel and effort—a single long trip can save at least a few dozen yuan in fuel costs while reducing the risk of fatigue driving.