Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Check mode procedure
- Description
- Check mode has a higher sensitivity to malfunctions and can detect malfunctions that normal mode cannot detect. Check mode can also detect all the malfunctions that normal mode can detect. In check mode, dtcs are detected with 1 trip detection logic.
- Check mode procedure
- Make sure that the following conditions below are met:
- Battery positive voltage 11 v or more
- Throttle valve fully closed
- Transaxle in the p or n position
- A/c off
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
- Enter the following menus: diagnosis / enhanced obd ii / check mode.
- Change the ecm to check mode. Make sure the mil flashes as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
All dtcs and freeze frame data recorded will be erased if: 1) the intelligent tester is used to change the ecm from normal mode to check mode or vice versa; or 2) during check mode, the ignition switch is turned from on to acc or off.
Before check mode, make notes of the dtcs and freeze frame data.
- Start the engine. The mil should turn off after the engine starts.
- Perform "monitor drive pattern" for the ect
test (see page ax-19).
(Or, simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.)
- After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the tester to check the dtc and freeze frame data.
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
Dtcs which are stored in the ecm can be displayed
with the intelligent tester.
The intelligent tester can display pending dtcs and
current dtcs. Some dtcs are not stored ...
Fail-safe chart
Fail-safe chart
This function minimizes the loss of the ect functions
when a malfunction occurs in a sensor or solenoid.
Automatic transmission fluid (atf) temperature
sensor:
when the ...
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Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "FULL" and
"LOW" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
If the level is on or below the "LOW" line, add coolant up to the "FULL"
line.
â– Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life
Cool ...
Problem symptoms table (2005/11-2006/01)
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approximately
15 minutes. Pressing the
switch again also turns the de-icer
off.
Operating conditions
Vehicles without a smart ...
