Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect engine coolant temperature sensor
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
If checking the sensor in water, be careful not to allow water to contact the terminals. After checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.
Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal ...
Installation
Install engine coolant temperature
sensor
Install a new gasket onto the sensor.
Using sst, install the sensor.
Sst 09817-33190
torque: 19.6 N*m (200 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
Connect th ...
Other materials:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
E ...
Front console illumination
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect front console illumination
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the front
console illumin ...
Key types
The following keys are provided
with the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key
system
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control
function
Key number plate
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
Operating the smart key system
Operating the wireless remote
control function ...
