Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in p.)
- “Acc”
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
- “On”
All electrical components can be used.
- “Start”
For starting the engine.
Turning the key from “acc” to “lock”
- Shift the shift lever to p.
- Push in the key and turn it to the
“lock” position.
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. („_P. 76) Contact your toyota dealer.
When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “lock”
position. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly left and
right. 
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in the “lock” or “acc” position to remind you to remove the key.
Caution
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “lock” position while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to the “acc” position to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
Notice
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “acc” or “on” position for long periods of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
- Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
- Do not race a cold engine.
- If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by your toyota dealer immediately.
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.
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Other materials:
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following
procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
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Parking brake cable
Components
Removal
Remove rear console box sub-assembly
Remove the rear console box (see page ip-16).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the no.
1 Console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
Loosen lock nut and no. ...
Back door
The back door can be
locked/unlocked and
opened/closed by the following
procedures.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■Before driving
Make sure that the back door is
fully closed.
If the back door is not fully
closed, it may op ...
