Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster

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 ...

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illu ...

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Cold start
Description The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling speed. The etcs operates the throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake air amount to achieve the target idling speed. In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...

Daytime running light relay
On-vehicle inspection Inspect day time running light relay Remove the no. 2 Relay, no. 3 Relay and no. 4 Relay from the engine room no. 2 Relay block. Measure the resistance of the relays. Standard resistance: No. 2, No. 4 No. 3 If the result is not as specified, replace th ...

Cooling system
On-vehicle inspection Check cooling system for leaks Remove the radiator reservoir cap. Caution: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Thermal expansion will cause hot engine coolant and steam to b ...