Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Brake warning light does not come on
Wiring diagram
Refer to the brake warning light circuit (see page bc-145).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34).
Result 
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (brake warning light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that brake warning light operates.
Ok: the brake warning light turns on or off.
- Inspect combination meter
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Brake warning light remains on
Description
If any of the following conditions are detected, the brake warning light
remains on:
The ecu connectors are disconnected from the skid control ecu.
The brake fluid level is insuff ...
Slip indicator light remains on
Description
The slip indicator blinks during vsc and/or trc operation.
When the system fails, the slip indicator comes on to warn the driver.
For 2wd: with auto lsd switch on, when the hydrauli ...
Other materials:
Reassembly
Install evaporator temperature sensor
Notice:
If reusing the evaporator, do not insert the sensor to
a location where the sensor was previously inserted.
Insert the sensor within range c shown in the
illustration.
Install the evaporator temperature sensor as shown
in the illustrati ...
Checking the battery
Check the battery as follows.
â– Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
â– Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable
and exp ...
Brake master cylinder
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check brake fluid level warning switch
Remove the reservoir filler cap and strainer.
Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch
connector.
Measure the resistance of the switch.
Hint:
There is a float inside the reservoir. Its positio ...
