Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Automatic transmission

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. ...

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, ...

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Disposal
Hint: When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), always first activate the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with the procedures described below. If any abnormality occurs during activation of the seat ...

If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed, consider each of the following points: The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally One of the following may be the cause of the problem: There may not be sufficient fuel in the v ...

Installation (2005/11-2006/01)
Install front drive shaft assembly lh Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil. Using a brass bar and hammer, align the shaft splines in the drive shaft. Notice: Set the snap ring with the opening side facing downwards. Be careful not to damage the oil s ...