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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Footwell light
On-vehicle inspection Inspect footwell light Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check that the light comes on. Ok: light comes on. If the result is not as specified, replace the light. ...

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer. Stop t ...

Location of the interior lights
Rear interior light Front interior lights/personal lights Open tray lights (if equipped)* Footwell lights (if equipped)* Front cup holder lights (if equipped)* *: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked. When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these ligh ...