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 ...

Other materials:

Throttle / pedal position sensor / switch "A" circuit range / performance problem
Hint: This dtc relates to the throttle position (tp) sensor. Description Refer to dtc p0120 (see page es-114). Monitor description The ecm uses the tp sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle. This sensor transmits two signals: vta1 and vta2. Vta1 is used to detect the th ...

Check 4wd control ecu (for 4wd)
Notice: Turn the ignition switch off before measuring the resistances of the main wire and branch wire. After the ignition switch is turned off, check that the key reminder warning system and light reminder warning system are not in operation. Before measuring the resistance, leave the ...

Child restraint seat tether anchor
Components Removal Remove child restraint seat tether anchor cover Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover. Hint: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Remove roof headlining assembly Hint: It is not necessa ...