Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: The keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
- Vehicles without a smart key system (type a)
- Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control function
- Valet key
- Key number plate
- Vehicles without a smart key system (type b)
- Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control function
- Key number plate
- Vehicles with a smart key system
- Electronic keys
- Operating the smart key system
- Operating the wireless remote control function
- Mechanical keys
- Key number plate
Key information
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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 ...
Other materials:
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
â– If the engine does not s ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with 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
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever i ...
Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection
Check cooling system for leaks
Remove the radiator reservoir cap.
Caution:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the radiator reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal
expansion will cause hot engine coolant and
steam to b ...
