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:
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. During sudden braking
when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road surface, a skid may occur.
In this situation, steering control an ...
AWD warning light
The AWD warning light is located in the meter.
The AWD warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It
turns off soon after the engine is started.
If any ma ...
Driver Alert Control (DAC)– introduction
This function is intended to alert the driver if
his/her driving becomes erratic, such as if the
driver is distracted or fatigued.
NOTE
The camera has certain limitations, see
page 159.
A c ...
