Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from p
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
- Set the parking brake.
- Vehicles without a smart key system:
turn the engine switch to the “acc” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch to accessory mode.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
- Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the engine
will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed („_p. 197, 200), Consider each of the following
points:
The engine will not start even though the starter m ...
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted („_p. 107) Or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless
remote co ...
Other materials:
Cooling fan motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect no. 1 Cooling fan motor
Disconnect the no. 1 Fan connector.
Connect the battery and ammeter to the no. 1 Fan
motor connector.
Check that the no. 1 Fan rotates smoothly, and then
check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage ...
Hill-start assist control
When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system when
the vehicle is on an incline,
when the brake pedal is
released, brake force is temporarily
maintained to prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards
before the engine is restarted
and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generat ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
