Toyota RAV4: Fuel pump shut off system - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine.

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.

Vehicles without smart key system

1 Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
2 Restart the engine.

Vehicles with smart key system

1 Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
2 Restart the engine.

NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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    Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system ...

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