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:
Slip indicator light remains on
Description
The slip indicator blinks during vsc and/or trc operation.
When the system fails, the slip indicator comes on to warn the driver.
For 2wd: with auto lsd switch on, when the hydraulic brake booster is at a high
temperature, the slip
indicator illuminates.
Wiring diagram
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Side airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle involved
in collision and airbag has not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check ( ...
Check for open circuit
For an open circuit in the wire harness in fig. 1,
Check the resistance or voltage, as described below.
Check the resistance.
Disconnect connectors a and c, and measure
the resistance between them.
Standard resistance (fig. 2)
Hint:
Measure the resistance while lightly s ...
