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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Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (when using intelligent tester) Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3. Turn the ignition switch on. Turn the tester on. Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the tester screen. Hint: Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for furth ...

Evaporator temperature sensor circuit
Description The no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) is installed on the evaporator in the air conditioning unit to detect the temperature of the cooled air that has passed through the evaporator and to control the air conditioner. It sends signals to the air conditioni ...

Changing settings of the pre-collision system
â–  Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on the screen of the multi-information display. The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is turned to ON. If the system is disabled, the PCS warning light will turn on and a mes ...