Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (i/m) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may ...

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Data list / active test
Active test Hint: Performing the intelligent tester active test allows relay, vsv, actuator and other items to be operated without removing any parts. Performing the active test early in troubleshooting is one way to save time. The data list can be displayed during the active test. ...

Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the luggage compartment Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected) When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is with ...

Throttle actuator control motor circuit
Description The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp) sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm. This ...