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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Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction. Caution When replacing the fuel tank cap Do not use anything but a genuine toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire ...

Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)
Description The park/neutral position (pnp) switch detects the shift lever position and sends signals to the ecm. Monitor description These dtcs indicate a problem with the park/neutral position switch and the wire harness in the park/ neutral position switch circuit. The park/neu ...

Headlight relay circuit
Description When the light control switch, located on the headlight dimmer switch, is turned to the head position, the head relay illuminates the headlights. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Perform active test by intelligent tester (headlight) Connect the intelligent tester ( ...