Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Downhill assist control indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "downhill assist control indicator light remains on" (see page bc-156).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the downhill assist control indicator light circuit (see page bc-157).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34)
Result 
- Read value of intelligent tester (downhill assist control switch)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the downhill assist control switch.
Ok: on (downhill assist control switch is on) appears on the screen.
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (dac indicator light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that the downhill assist control indicator light operates.
Ok: the downhill assist control indicator light turns on and off.
- Inspect combination meter
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
- Inspect downhill assist control switch
- Remove the downhill assist control switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
- Check wire harness (control switch - skid control ecu and body ground)
- Disconnect the a19 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e31 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Downhill assist control indicator light remains on
Description
When the downhill assist control switch is pushed on, the downhill assist
control function is available and
the downhill assist control indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
Even if the ...
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does n ...
Other materials:
Fail-safe chart
Fail safe operation
If there is a problem with any sensor signals or
actuator systems, the skid control ecu prohibits the
power supply to the abs and traction actuator
and informs the ecm of vsc system failure.
The abs and traction actuator turns off the
solenoids and the ecm sh ...
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle's systems.
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Charging system warning
light (vehicles without
12.3-inch multi-information
display)*1
Charging system warning
light (vehic ...
Unlocking and locking the doors
Front doors
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passenger’s
door handle to unlock all the
doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be ...
