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.
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Other materials:
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects)
If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the
traveling direction of the vehicle and the system determines
that a collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving
forward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the
vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wr ...
Seat heaters
Turns on the front left seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front left seat
heater (low)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (high)
Turns on the front right seat
heater (low)
The indicator light comes on.
The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
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Data list / active test
Read data list
Hint:
Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch,
sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without
removing any parts. Reading the data list early in
troubleshooting is one way to save time.
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3 ...
