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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Evaporative emission system switching valve control
Dtc summary Hint: The vent valve is built into the canister pump module. Description The description can be found in the evap (evaporative emission) system (see page es-335). Inspection procedure Refer to the evap system (see page es-340). Monitor description 5 Hours* after the ign ...

Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhale. Caution Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident c ...

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 ...