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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Definition of terms

Terms

Definition

Monitor description Description of what ecm monitors and how detects malfunctions (monitoring purpose and details).
Related dtcs Group of diagnostic trouble codes that are output by ecm based on same malfunction detection logic.
Typical enabling condition Preconditions that allow ecm to detect malfunctions.

With all preconditions satisfied, ecm sets dtc when monitored value(s) exceeds malfunction threshold(s).

Sequence of operation Order of monitor priority, applied if multiple sensors and components involved in single malfunction detection process.

Each sensor and component monitored in turn, when previous detection operation completed.

Required sensor/components Sensors and components used by ecm to detect each malfunction.
Frequency of operation Number of times ecm checks for each malfunction during each driving cycle.

"Once per driving cycle" means ecm only performs checks for that malfunction once during single driving cycle.

"Continuous" means ecm performs checks for that malfunction whenever enabling conditions met.

Duration Minimum time for which ecm must detect continuous deviation in monitored value(s) in order to set dtc. Timing begins when typical enabling conditions met.
Malfunction thresholds Value, beyond which, ecm determines malfunctions exist and sets dtcs.
Mil operation Timing of mil illumination after malfunction detected.

"Immediate" means ecm illuminates mil as soon as malfunction detected.

"2 Driving cycle" means ecm illuminates mil if same malfunction detected second time during next sequential driving cycle.

Precaution
Notice: Perform reset memory (at initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, engine assembly or ecm (see page ax-18). Perform registration (vin registration) when r ...

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Fuel consumption information
The fuel consumption information can be displayed on the Multimedia Display. Display procedure Press on the main menu, then press "Trip information" on the sub menu. For detail regarding the Multimedia Display, refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL". â–  Current fuel consumption screen If a screen o ...

Downhill assist control operation switch (test mode dtc)
Description The downhill assist control switch is connected to the skid control ecu in the abs and traction actuator. Dtc c1379/74 can be detected when the downhill assist control switch sends the downhill assist control switch signal or test mode ends. Dtc c1379/74 is output only in t ...

Data list / active test
Read data list Hint: Using the intelligent tester's data list allows switch, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the data list early in troubleshooting is one way to save time. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3. Turn ...

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