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 ...

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Brake switch "A" / "B" correlation
Description The stop light switch is a duplex system that transmits two signals: stp and st1-. These two signals are used by the ecm to monitor whether or not the brake system is working properly. If the signals, which indicate the brake pedal is being depressed and released, are detected ...

Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using sst (check wire)) Check the dtcs (present trouble code). Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for approximately 60 seconds. Using sst, connect terminals 13(tc) and 4(cg) of the dlc3. Sst 09843-18040 Notice: Connect the terminals to the correct positio ...

High mounted stop light assembly
Components Removal Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove back door center garnish (see page ed-59) ...