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:
Daytime running light relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect day time running light relay
Remove the no. 2 Relay, no. 3 Relay and no. 4 Relay
from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relays.
Standard resistance:
No. 2, No. 4
No. 3
If the result is not as specified, replace th ...
Removal
Notice:
Do not heat the vehicle body, emblem and name plate
excessively.
Hint:
When removing the emblem and name plate, heat the vehicle
body, emblem and name plate using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Remove no. 1 Back door emblem assembly
Put protective tape aroun ...
Fastening the seat belt (for the rear center seat)
Press the plate to release, and
then pull the seat belt.
Push the plate into the buckle in
the order of plate “a” and plate
“b” until a clicking sound is
heard.
Plate “a”, buckle “a”
Plate “b”, buckle “b”
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