Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 indicator lamp comes on
The obd system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the i/m test and may need to be repaired. Contact your toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the i/m test in the following situations:
- When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
- When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the i/m test.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the obd system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
If your vehicle does not pass the i/m test
Contact your toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “owner’s warranty
information booklet” or “owner’s manual supplement/scheduled
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Other materials:
Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the
condenser to detect the ambient
temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the
combination meter and
detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for
contr ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc
When using intelligent tester:
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to
the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on and press the
intelligent tester main switch on.
Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
intelligent tester.
Hint:
Refer to the intel ...
Precaution
Before disassembling the differential assembly,
thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or
foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination
during disassembly and reassembly.
When removing the rear differential carrier cover or
any other light alloy part, do not pry it off wit ...
