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:
High-Beam On Light
The high&-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. ...
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile ...
Ignition switch
Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped) Whenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The lig ...
