Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster

Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer ...

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illu ...

Other materials:

Short to gnd in can bus line
(2005/11-2006/01) Description There may be a short circuit between the can bus line and gnd when there is resistance between terminals 6 (canh) and 4 (cg) or terminals 14 (canl) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3. Wiring diagram Inspection procedure Notice: Turn the ignition switch off b ...

Disassembly (2006/01- )
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp One touch type: using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Claw engagement type: using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustration. Rem ...

Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check, troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found quickly a ...