Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Identification information
Vehicle identification and serial numbers
- Vehicle identification number
- The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and on the certification label, as shown in the illustrations.
- Vehicle identification number plate
- Certification label
- Engine serial number and transaxle serial number
- The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine and the transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing as shown in the illustrations.
- Engine serial number
- Transaxle serial number
How to use this manual
General information
General description
This manual is written in accordance with sae
j2008.
Diagnosis
Removing / installing, replacing, disassembling
/ reassembling, checking an ...
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. R ...
Internal control module random access memory (ram) error
Description
The ecm continuously monitors its own internal memory status, internal
circuits, and output signals
transmitted to the throttle actuator. This self-check ensures that the ecm is
functioning properly. If any
malfunction is detected, the ecm sets the appropriate dtc and illumina ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
â– If the engine does not s ...
