RAV4 Hybrid AWD Indication

[PatEF]

Just bought a 2018 Rav4 Hybrid AWD. Can anyone tell me whether there is a dashboard indication when the AWD system kicks in? I can't find it anywhere in the owner's manual. After the botch-up I have experienced with purchasing this vehicle from my local Toyota dealer, I just have a niggling wonder about whether it is actually the AWD model or not!!

Thanks

[philip42h]

There won't be any indication on the dashboard. Historically, petrol and diesel RAVs have started in AWD mode and revert to FWD by the time they reach 25 mph - that all happens seamlessly and without the driver being aware of it at all. I assume that the hybrid will behave in a similar fashion even though the rear drive is wholly electric ...

[PatEF]

Many thanks, Philip.

 

[mobi]

started in AWD mode and revert to FWD

Isn't that exact opposite of most other cars - which start with FWD mode and becomes AWD if traction loss detected?

Usually pressing AWD indicates diff lock icon in dashboard. Is RAV4 an exception to this?

[andyfr]

If you have a look under the car you should see the rear motor which gives you AWD when needed.

[FROSTYBALLS]

How the hybrid E-Four all wheel drive system works - http://blog.toyota.co.uk/rav4-hybrid-e-four-all-wheel-drive

[WarrenB]

When you have the display in the central console to energy distribution, when the awd kicks in you will see the yellow lines going to all 4 wheels. On models with Lhd the central display actually shows 2 motors, the rhd versions do not