Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag
not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) removed from
the vehicle, perform a visual check:
- Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in the wire harness,
and chipping on the connectors.
- Check for deformation on the steering wheel.
- Check for deformation of the steering pad
contact plates.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.

Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Hint:
- If the steering pad contact plates are deformed,
never repair them. Always replace the steering
pad with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the
steering pad and steering wheel, and the
clearance should be uniform all the way around
when the new steering pad is installed on the
steering wheel.

Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at le ...
Other materials:
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle's various systems.
Turn signal indicator
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicator
Fog light indicator (if
equipped)
Smart key system indicator*
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Cruise control ...
Front seat assembly (for manual seat)
Components
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Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selector dial to
position.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to outside air mode if
recirculated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
To adjust the temperat ...