Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
- Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
- Disconnect the battery cables if a quick charge is given to the battery.
- Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation resistance tester.
- Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
- Check that the charging cable is tightly connected onto terminal b of the generator and the fuse box.
- Do not check whether the generator generates current or not while terminal f is connected to the other terminals.
Parts location
System diagram
Charging system
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On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition
Notice:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to
start, perform the following procedures.
Check the battery for damage and deformation. If
severe d ...
Other materials:
Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation
â– Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles
Press the snow mode switch.
When the switch is pressed, the
system switches to snow mode and
the snow mode indicator illuminates
on the ...
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenance:
General maintenance
General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can
be done ...
Inspection
Inspect crankshaft position sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
Notice:
Cold and hot mean the temperature of the coils
themselves. Cold is from -10 to 50°c (14 to
122°f) and hot is from 50 to 100°c (122 to
212°f).
If the result is not as specif ...
