Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: When towing active torque control 4wd vehicles
- Use one of the methods shown below to tow the vehicle.
- If the vehicle has trouble in the chassis and drivetrain, use method 1 (flat bed truck).
Notice:
Do not use any towing method other than those shown above.
- For example, the towing methods shown below are dangerous or damage the vehicle, so do not use them.
When servicing active torque control 4wd vehicles
The active torque control 4wd rav4 is equipped
with the 4 wheel drive control system.
If incorrect preparations or test procedures are
used, the test will not only be unsuccessful, but may
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For vehicles equipped with catalytic converter caution:
If a large amount of unburned gasoline or gasoline
vapors flow into the converter, it may cause
overheating and create a fire hazard. To prevent this,
observe the following precautions.
Use onl ...
Other materials:
Intake air temperature circuit malfunction
Description
The intake air temperature (iat) sensor, mounted on the mass air flow (maf)
meter, monitors the iat.
The iat sensor has a built-in thermistor with a resistance that varies according
to the temperature of the
intake air. When the iat is low, the resistance of the thermist ...
Towing related terms
â– GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the ...
Cruise control system cruise control main switch
Components
Removal
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 least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) batt ...
