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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Electronic control
Removal and installation of battery terminal Notice: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Before performing electronic work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to ...

Diagnostic trouble code chart
If a dtc is displayed during the dtc check, check the circuit listed for the dtc in the table below (refer to the appropriate page). Hint: When the srs warning light remains on and the normal system code is output, a decrease in the source voltage is likely to occur. This malfunction is n ...

Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off. Enabling t ...