Characteristics of automatic transmission RAV4 2009
Type: Electronically controlled automatic transmission
Number of gears: 4
Drive: Front or all-wheel drive (AWD)
Modes:
* D (Drive) – normal driving mode
* S (Sport) – mode for sporty driving with faster gear changes
* B (Brake) – a mode that uses the gearbox as a brake when driving on descents
Peculiarities:
*Shifts gears smoothly
* Adaptive, adapts to driving style
* Manual gear shift using steering wheel paddles (on some trim levels)
Advantages:
*Ease of use
* Efficient gear shifting
*Fuel savings compared to manual transmissions
Flaws:
*May be less reliable than manual transmissions
* More expensive to repair and maintain
* Less responsive than manual transmissions