Driving Procedures; Engine (Ignition) Switch; Tem) - Toyota RAV 4 2019 Manual

Engine (ignition)

4-2.Driving procedures

switch (vehicles with-
out smart key system)
Starting the engine
1
Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (P.204)
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.
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may
not have been deactivated. (P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot
be released
When starting the engine, the
engine switch may seem stuck in
OFF. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
■ When "Check Fuel Cap" is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
P.221

4-2. Driving procedures

WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting 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.
NOTICE
■ 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.
Changing the engine
switch positions
OFF ("LOCK" position)
A
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 ("ACC" position)
B
Some electrical components such
195
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