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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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedur ...

Disassembly
Remove no. 1 Side defroster nozzle duct Remove the 3 screws and duct. Remove no. 2 Side defroster nozzle duct Remove the 3 screws and duct. Remove no. 1 Heater to register duct Remove the screw and duct. Remove no. 2 Heater to register duct ...

Air-fuel ratio (a/f) and heated oxygen (ho2) sensor monitors (active air-fuel ratio control type)
Preconditions The monitor will not run unless: 2 Minutes or more have elapsed since the engine was started. The engine coolant temperature (ect) is 75°c (167°f) or more. Cumulative driving time at a vehicle speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) or more exceeds 6 minutes. Air-fuel rat ...