Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Circuit opening relay
On-vehicle inspection
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Inspect instrument panel junction block
Notice:
The circuit opening relay is built into the instrument panel junction block.
- Measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard resistance 
If the result is not as specified, replace the instrument panel junction block.
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
Ig2 relay
On-vehicle inspection
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airb ...
ECM
Components
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Other materials:
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
â– If the engine does not s ...
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
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Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the vehic ...
