Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Opening, closing and locking the doors

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cann ...

Smart key system

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Shift lock system
Parts location System diagram On-vehicle inspection Check shift lock operation Move the shift lever to p. Turn the ignition switch off. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than p. Turn the ignition switch on, depress the brake pedal and chec ...

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 ...

If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Recovering procedure 1. Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. 2. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. 3. Place wood, stones or some other mat ...