Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
Starting the engine
- Check that the parking brake is set.
- Check that the shift lever is set in p.
- Firmly depress the brake pedal.
- Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start the engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
- “Lock”
The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in p.)
- “Acc”
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
- “On”
All electrical components can be used.
- “Start”
For starting the engine.
Turning the key from “acc” to “lock”
- Shift the shift lever to p.
- Push in the key and turn it to the
“lock” position.
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. („_P. 76) Contact your toyota dealer.
When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “lock”
position. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly left and
right. 
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in the “lock” or “acc” position to remind you to remove the key.
Caution
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “lock” position while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to the “acc” position to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
Notice
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “acc” or “on” position for long periods of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
- Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
- Do not race a cold engine.
- If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by your toyota dealer immediately.
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a
smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
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Fuel information
You must only use unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87
(Research Octane Number
91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking.
Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you
use should meet ...
Daytime running light relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect day time running light relay
Remove the no. 2 Relay, no. 3 Relay and no. 4 Relay
from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relays.
Standard resistance:
No. 2, No. 4
No. 3
If the result is not as specified, replace th ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
Hint:
Parameters listed in the chart may be different than your
readings depending on the type of instrument and other
factors.
If any dtcs are displayed during a check mode dtc check,
check the circuit for the dtcs listed in the table below. For
details of each dtc, refer to the page indica ...
