Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Downhill assist control indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "downhill assist control indicator light remains on" (see page bc-156).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the downhill assist control indicator light circuit (see page bc-157).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34)
Result 
- Read value of intelligent tester (downhill assist control switch)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the downhill assist control switch.
Ok: on (downhill assist control switch is on) appears on the screen.
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (dac indicator light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that the downhill assist control indicator light operates.
Ok: the downhill assist control indicator light turns on and off.
- Inspect combination meter
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
- Inspect downhill assist control switch
- Remove the downhill assist control switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
- Check wire harness (control switch - skid control ecu and body ground)
- Disconnect the a19 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e31 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Downhill assist control indicator light remains on
Description
When the downhill assist control switch is pushed on, the downhill assist
control function is available and
the downhill assist control indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
Even if the ...
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does n ...
Other materials:
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
Notice
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and dynamic
torque control awd system ( ...
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
...
Precaution
If any of following conditions are met,
keep engine idling with a/c on (engine
speed at less than 2000 rpm) for at least 1
minute:
Refrigerant gas has been refilled or a/c parts have
been replaced.
A long time has elapsed since the engine was
stopped.
Notice:
If the engine s ...
