How do I unlock my Toyota rav4 steering wheel?
The key can be removed only when the vehicle is in park.
- To release the steering wheel, when starting the engine, turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel left or right.
- On vehicles with the smart key system, the steering wheel will lock after turning off the engine and opening the driver’s door.
What happens if my steering wheel locks up?
If your steering wheel locks up while the car is in motion, perhaps the most likely culprit is a lack of power steering fluid, or dirty power steering fluid. If damage has caused the system to spring a leak, this could lead to a lack of fluid pressure in the system.
How does the steering wheel lock on a Toyota RAV4?
On vehicles with the smart key system, the steering wheel will lock after turning off the engine and opening the driver’s door. When you enter the vehicle and press the engine start/stop button, the steering wheel will release. If the steering wheel doesn’t release, a message in the multi-information display will notify you.
When does the steering wheel lock on a Toyota?
For the most part, the steps to unlock your Toyota steering wheel will be the same if you use a key to start the ignition or have push-button start. You will know the steering wheel lock is engaged if you can’t turn the wheel or turn the key in the ignition.
How do you know if your steering wheel is locked?
You will know the steering wheel lock is engaged if you can’t turn the wheel or turn the key in the ignition. If your vehicle has an information display in the center gauge cluster, you will also see a notification that the lock has been set on the steering wheel. Turn the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key at the same time.
What to do when your steering wheel won’t release?
When you enter the vehicle and press the engine start/stop button, the steering wheel will release. If the steering wheel doesn’t release, a message in the multi-information display will notify you. Be sure the vehicle is in park and press the engine start/stop button while slightly turning the steering wheel left or right.