[rav4energie]

I'm just curious of the "START/STOP" button...what if you drive on a freeway then accidentally press the button..will the engine stop?

 

[TOY]

lol you try it... i think normally it's dummy proof like most things are today... but who knows... your device may be malfunctioning and it might actually stop hahahha

 

[Scott Cummings]

Probably a sensor that dectects if you are moving that you cannot use the Start/Stop switch.

 

[mbbutler]

If you are moving and you press the start/stop button, it should apply the brakes! ;o)

 

[keeton]

If you hold down the Start/Stop button for at least 3 seconds, the engine will stop. If you just accidentally bump it, nothing will happen.

From the owner's manual:

Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. If the engine stops while the vehicle is being driven,
this could lead to an unexpected accident.

 

[JuneBug]

This is a strange thread, started back in 2005, at least 3 years before the RAV4 was available with a start/stop button.