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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Active test
Hint: Performing an active test enables components including the relays, vsv (vacuum switching valve) and actuators, to be operated without removing any parts. The active test can be performed with the intelligent tester. Performing the active test as the first step of troubleshooting is one ...

Check mode procedure
Panel diagnosis (indicator check) Turn the ignition switch to lock. Turn the ignition switch on while simultaneously pressing the a/c control auto switch and the rec/ frs switch. Check that all indicators and the display area are turned on and off 4 times in succession at 1 second ...

Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove air cleaner case sub-assembly Remove the air cleaner case (see ...