Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Initialization
- Zero point calibration
Notice:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not
occupied before performing the operation.
Hint:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if
any of the following conditions apply.
- The occupant classification ecu is replaced.
- Accessories (seat cover etc.) Are installed.
- The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger airbag on/off indicator (off)
comes on when the front passenger seat is not
occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due
to an accident or a collision.
- Zero point calibration and sensitivity check
procedures:
Hint:
Make sure that the zero point calibration has
finished normally, and then perform the sensitivity
check.
- Adjust the seat position in accordance with the
table below.


- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to
the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Perform the zero point calibration by following
the prompts on the tester screen.

Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual
for further details.
Ok:
completed is displayed.
- Perform the sensitivity check by following the
prompts on the tester screen.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is
within the standard range.
Standard range:
-3.2 To 3.2 Kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 Lb) weight (e.G. A lead
mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard
range.

Standard range:
27 to 33 kg (59.52 To 72.75 Lb)
Hint:
- When performing the sensitivity check, use a
solid metal weight (the check result may not
be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
- If the sensitivity deviates from the standard
range, retighten the bolts of the front
passenger seat taking care not to deform the
seat rail. After performing this procedure, if
the sensitivity is not within the standard
range, replace the front seat assembly rh.
- If the zero point calibration has not finished
normally, replace the front seat assembly rh.
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicato ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Install radiator grille emblem
Attach the 4 claws to install the radi ...
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
...
Initialization
Initialize sliding roof drive gear subassembly
Notice:
When replacing the sliding roof drive gear, the
sliding roof drive gear requires initialization. If a
reset is not executed, the following functions do not
operate: auto operation and key off operation.
Turn the ignition switch on. ...