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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:

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. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does ...

Open in occupant classification ecu battery positive line
Description Dtc b1794 is set when a malfunction is detected in the occupant classification ecu battery positive line. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Check for dtc Turn the ignition switch on. Clear the dtcs (see page rs-249). Hint: First clear dtcs stored in the ...

Shift solenoid "d" performance (shift solenoid valve s4)
System description The ecm uses signals from the output shaft speed sensor and input speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd or o/d gear). Then the ecm compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ecm memory to detect mechanical problems of the shift s ...

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