Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster

Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer ...

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illu ...

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Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler door. Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open. Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door. ...

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 an ...

System description
Lighting system Illumination control system (illuminated entry system): When the doors are unlocked by a key or transmitter operation, or when a door is opened or closed, the illuminated entry system turns on the room light, map light, foot light and ignition key cylinder light*1 o ...