Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Refer to problem symptoms table
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Data list / active test (see page li-22)
- Terminals of ecu (see page li-19)
- Adjust, repair or replace
- Confirmation test
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System description
Lighting system
Illumination control system (illuminated entry
system):
When the doors are unlocked by a key or
transmitter operation, or when a door is opened or
closed, the illuminat ...
Operation check
Illuminated entry system operation check
The illuminated entry system controls the following
lights:
Ignition key cylinder light*1 or transponder key
amplifier*2
Foot ligh ...
Other materials:
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to ...
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (research octane number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use sho ...
Removal
Discharge refrigerant from
refrigeration system (see page ac-172)
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 ...
