Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Dtc check / clear
- Check dtc (when using intelligent tester)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Read the dtcs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Clear dtc (when using intelligent tester)

- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
- Check dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Read dtcs from the abs warning light on the
combination meter.
Hint:
- If the abs warning light does not blink, perform
relevant troubleshooting procedures. The
relevant troubleshooting procedures are in the
sections listed in the table below.


- As an example, the blinking patterns of the
normal system code and dtcs 11 and 21 are
shown below.

- Dtcs are explained in the "diagnostic
trouble code chart" (see page bc-57).
- After completing the check, disconnect sst from
terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of the dlc3, and turn
the ignition switch off.
Hint:
- If 2 or more malfunctions are detected at the
same time, the lowest numbered dtc is
displayed first.
- Clear dtc (when not using intelligent tester)

- Using sst, connect terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
- Turn the ignition switch on.

- Clear the dtcs stored in the skid control ecu by
depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5
seconds.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights come
on.
- Remove sst from the terminals of the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Hint:
Clearing the dtcs cannot be performed by
removing the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal or the ecu-ig1 fuse.
- End of dtc check/clear
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Check that the abs and vsc warning lights go off
within approximately 3 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with t ...
Freeze frame data
Hint:
Whenever a dtc is detected or the abs operates,
the skid control ecu stores the current vehicle
(sensor) state as freeze frame data.
The skid control ecu stores ...
Other materials:
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
Open tray
Auxiliary boxes
Bottle holders
Console box
Cup holders
Glove box
WARNING
â– Items that should not be left
in the vehicle
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cause the following
when cabin temperature beco ...
Removal and installation of fuel control
parts
Place for removing and installing fuel
system parts
Work in a location with good air ventilation that
does not have welders, grinders, drills, electric
motors, stoves, or any other ignition sources.
Never work in a pit or near a pit as vaporized
fuel will collect in those places.
...
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary
and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Abs (anti-lock brake system)
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