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:
Power Liftgate Operation
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the
power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.
Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking f ...
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone
Your mobile phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be actively “connected”
with one electronic device at a time.
If you would like to connect or disconnect t ...
Windshield Washers
Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the fluid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
On Canadian models: T ...
