Toyota RAV4 Trail Mode (Explained)  

Toyota RAV4 Trail Mode is one of the features that are available in the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Let’s check what this mode can do.  

In this guide, we will tell you how to use Toyota RAV4 trail mode and when to use it, so stay with us.

What Is Toyota RAV4 Trail Mode?  

Toyota RAV4 Trail mode is a system that performs balance control for all-wheel driving (AWD), brakes, and drive force system control to help you on bumpy and dirt trail roads.  

This mode helps increase the AWD system in low-traction situations such as muddy, snowy, and slippery roads.  

With trail mode, the auto-limited slip feature will also be activated, along with enhanced throttle and shift control to enable better control.  

When to use it  

Many drivers are confused that when we activate the Toyota RAV4 trail mode, this mode can be active on bumpy and rough roads, such as in forests with rocks and dirt.  

Here are some tips you should know when using this mode.  

• It will only be used on bumpy and rough roads; otherwise, it is better to use normal mode.  
• You should not use trial mode for too long. When you reach the clean road, switch the mode.  
• It might feel like the vehicle is vibrating but don’t worry because trial mode takes more traction with additional power.  
• This mode might be causing more noise in the engine compared to other modes.  

Note: It is very easy to turn on and off this mode. Just locate the button where trial mode is written and push that button, and if you want to change the mode, just push the normal or some other mode button.  

Trail mode is available on the 2019–2024 Toyota Prime and Hybrid. Gasoline RAV4 models do not have trial mode.  

Conclusion  

The Toyota RAV4 trial mode helps the vehicle run on low-traction surfaces, such as bumpy and rough roads.  

You should not drive for too long in this mode. After enabling this mode, you can feel some vibration and unusual noise coming from the engine.  

The Toyota RAV4 trail mode is only available on the 2019–2024 RAV4 Prime and hybrid models; other models do not have this feature.  

It is very easy to locate the trail mode button right next to the gear.  

I hope, at the end of this article, you will gain helpful information about trial mode.