Toyota RAV4: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed or releasing the steering lock, consider each of the
following points.
■ The engine will not start eve ...
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer.
For vehicles with the smart key system, bring the other key and the
key number stamped on the key number plate.
For vehicles without the smart ke ...
See also:
Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever toward you to unlock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE:
● Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked pos ...
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the headlight switch is in the or
position.
Turn the control A to adjust the brightness of
the meter panel and the instrument panel lights.
...
Defrosting or defogging
Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and
front door windows:
1. Set the airflow control dial to the “”
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
red ...
