Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
- Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)

- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Read dtcs from the abs warning light on the
combination meter.
Hint:
- If the abs warning light does not blink, perform
relevant troubleshooting procedures. The
relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the
sections listed in the table below.


- As an example, the blinking patterns of the
normal system code and dtcs 11 and 21 are
shown below.

- Dtcs are explained in the "diagnostic
trouble code chart" (see page bc-57).
- After completing the check, disconnect sst from
terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3, and turn
the ignition switch off.
Hint:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the
same time, the lowest numbered dtc is
displayed first.
- Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.

- Clear the dtcs stored in the skid control ecu by
depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5
seconds.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights come
on.
- Remove sst from the terminals of the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:
Clearing the dtcs cannot be performed by
removing the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal or the ecu-ig1 fuse.
- End of dtc check/clear
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights go off
within approximately 3 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with t ...
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores ...
Other materials:
Using the bluetooth® audio/phone
Audio unit
Bluetooth® connection condition
If “bt” is not displayed, the
bluetooth® audio/phone cannot
be used.
Displays set up menu
Selects items such as menu
and number
Turn: selects an item
Press: inputs the selected item
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sy ...
System description
General
The front passenger occupant classification system
judges whether the front passenger seat is occupied
or not in accordance with the seat belt buckle
status; and whether the seat is occupied by an adult
or child (with child seat) in accordance with the load
that is applied ...
Manual shifting test
Manual shifting test
Hint:
Through this test, it can be determined whether the
trouble occurs in the electrical circuit or if it is a
mechanical problem in the transaxle.
If any abnormalities are found in the following test, the
problem is in the transaxle itself.
Disconnect ...