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 ...

Other materials:

Open in stop light switch circuit
Description The skid control ecu detects the brake operating conditions through a signal transmitted by the stop light switch. The skid control ecu incorporates an open circuit detection circuit. This dtc is set under either of the following conditions: An open is detected in the stop lig ...

Intermediate shaft speed sensor "A"
Description This sensor detects the rotation speed of the counter gear. By comparing the counter gear speed signal (nc) with the direct clutch speed sensor signal (nt), the ecm detects the shift timing of the gears and approximately controls the engine torque and hydraulic pressure accord ...

If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) "Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual" is shown on ...