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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Stop light switch circuit
Description When the stop light switch is turned on, current flows to the stop lights to illuminate them. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Inspect fuse (stop) Remove the stop fuse from the instrument panel junction block. Measure the resistance of the fuse. Standard resi ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: Cleaning instructions Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft clo ...

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 ...