Toyota Rav4 Manual page 147

Automatic transmission (5−speed)
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed.
(The engine switch must
be in the "ON" position.)
Shift normally.
'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802)
Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of the "P" position when the
Selector lever
brake pedal is depressed (with the engine
switch in the "ON" position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key
removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)
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