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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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the “lock” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off. Aft ...

Short to b+ in can bus line
Description There may be a short circuit between the can bus line and +b when there is resistance between terminals 6 (canh) and 16 (bat) or terminals 14 (canl) and 16 (bat) of the dlc3. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Notice: Turn the ignition switch off before measuring ...

Ecm communication stop mode (2006/01- )
Description Wiring diagram Inspection procedure 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 ...