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:

System description
General In conjunction with an impact absorbing structure for a frontal collision, the srs (supplemental restraint system) driver airbag, front passenger airbag and driver side knee airbag were designed to supplement seat belts in the event of a frontal collision in order to help ...

Brake switch "b" circuit high
Description The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while driving in the lock-up condition when the brakes are suddenly applied. When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signal to the ecm. Then the ecm cancels the operation of the lock-up clutch ...

Inspection
Inspect cylinder head for warpage Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and manifolds. Maximum warpage: 0.08 Mm (0.0032 In.) If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace the cylinder head sub-a ...