Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 and efficiently. Therefore, using this check is essential when engine troubleshooting.
Notice:
Conduct this check with the engine stopped and ignition
switch off. 
Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection ...
Registration
Notice:
The vehicle identification number (vin) must be input
into the replacement ecm.
Hint:
The vin is a 17-digit alphanumeric number. The intelligent
tester is required to register the vin.
...
Other materials:
Freeze frame data
Description
Freeze frame data records the engine conditions (fuel
system, calculated load, engine coolant temperature,
fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) When a
malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it can
help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, the
engin ...
Battery temperature sensor circuit
Description
The battery temperature sensor installed on the battery current sensor
detects battery temperature.
A thermistor is integrated into the battery temperature sensor, and the
resistance in the battery
temperature sensor changes according to the battery temperature.
The r ...
Panoramic moon roof
Use the overhead switches
to operate the panoramic
moon roof and electronic
sunshade.
Operating the electronic
sunshade and panoramic
moon roof
â– Opening and closing the
electronic sunshade
Opens the electronic sunshade*
Slide and hold the switch
backward. The electronic sunshade
will fully ...
