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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Shifting the shift lever

Toyota RAV4. Shifting the shift lever


Vehicles without a smart key system

While the engine switch is in the
“on” position, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between p and d, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

Vehicles with a smart key system

While the engine switch is in
ignition on mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between p and d, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

Automatic transmission
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Shift position purpose
*1: Shifting the shift lever to d allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to d is recommended for normal driving. *2: Selecting shi ...

Other materials:

System description
System description Hint: The skid control ecu forms a single unit with the abs and traction actuator. Abs (anti-lock brake system): the abs helps prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied firmly or on a slippery surface. Operation description: the skid ...

Precaution
Notice: Perform the reset memory procedures (a/t initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18). Hint: Reset memory cannot be completed by only reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal. Caution: When using compresse ...

Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure (see page fu-9) Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove hood sub-assembly ( ...

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