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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Ig power source circuit
Description This is the main power source supplied to the air conditioning amplifier when the ignition switch is on. This power source is used for operating components, such as the air conditioning amplifier and servo motors. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Inspect fuse (ecu-i ...

Shift lock system
Parts location System diagram On-vehicle inspection Check shift lock operation Move the shift lever to p. Turn the ignition switch off. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than p. Turn the ignition switch on, depress the brake pedal and chec ...

System description
System description Hint: The skid control ecu forms a single unit with the abs and traction actuator. Abs (anti-lock brake system): the abs helps prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied firmly or on a slippery surface. Operation description: the skid ...