Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Downhill assist control switch
Components
Removal
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove downhill assist control switch
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch.
Inspection
- Check downhill assist control switch
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
- Check illumination operation.
(1) Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
Then check that the bulb illuminates.
Ok: bulb illuminates.
If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
Installation
- Install downhill assist control switch
- Attach the 2 claws to install the switch.
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Brake pedal load sensing switch
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect brake pedal load sensing switch
Hint:
Do not remove the brake pedal load sensing switch
from the brake pedal support.
When there is a malfunction in the br ...
Traction control switch (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent ai ...
Other materials:
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by the ¢Â§twi¢¸ or ¢Â§ƒ´¢¸
marks, etc., Molded on the si ...
When closing the back door
Lower the back door using the
back door handle.
Vehicles without a power back
door
Make sure to push the back door
down from the outside to close it.
Vehicles with a power back
door
The back door closing assist will
activate, and the back door will
fully close automatically.
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