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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Engine immobiliser system malfunction
Description This dtc is output when one of the following occurs: 1) the ecm detects errors in its own communications with the transponder key ecu; 2) the ecm detects errors in the communication lines; or 3) the ecu communication id between the transponder key ecu and ecm is different an ...

Engine coolant temperature circuit range / performance problem
Description Refer to dtc p0115 (see page es-105). Monitor description Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor cold start monitor When a cold engine start is performed and then the engine is warmed up, if the ect sensor value does not change, it is determined that a malfunction has occ ...

Rear shock absorber
Components Removal Hint Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side. The procedures listed below are for the lh side. Remove rear wheel Remove rear shock absorber assembly lh Support the no. 2 Suspension arm lh with a jack. Notice: Place a wooden or rubber b ...