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:
Door locks/unlocks precaution
- Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have di ...
Playing a portable device
If you are using a USB mass storage device or
approved iPod, you can control playback using
the touch screen controls.
If you are using a Bluetooth® device, you can
control playback using the tou ...
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and then without pressing the release
button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far
as possible. In add ...
