Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (i/m) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include obd (on board diagnostics) checks. The obd system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction indic ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. Caution The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may ...

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Slip indicator light does not come on
Description Refer to the description of "slip indicator light remains on" (see page bc-152). Wiring diagram Refer to the slip indicator light circuit (see page bc-152). Inspection procedure Notice: When replacing the abs and traction actuator, perform the zero point calibration ( ...

Transponder chip malfunction
Description This dtc is output when: 1) during key code registration, a key malfunction occurs; 2) the key code was unable to be registered properly. Inspection procedure Reregister key Clear the dtc (see page ei-18). Reregister the key code with the transponder key ecu (s ...

Cold start
Description The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling speed. The etcs operates the throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake air amount to achieve the target idling speed. In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...