Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.
Notice:
Conduct this check with the engine stopped and ignition
switch off. 
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection ...
Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
...
Other materials:
Floor shift assembly
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove shift lever knob sub-assembly
Remove re ...
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
Description
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (hc) enter the
exhaust gas. Extremely
high hc concentration levels can cause increases in exhaust emission levels.
High concentrations of hc
can also cause increases in the three-way catalytic converter (twc) te ...
Fastening and releasing
the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push
the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard.
To release the seat belt,
press the release button A.
â– Emergency locking retractor
(ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during
a sudden stop or on impact. It may
also lock if you lean forward too
quickly ...
