Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Electronic control
- Removal and installation of battery terminal
Notice:
Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Before performing electronic work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent component and wire damage caused by accidental short circuits.
- When disconnecting the cable, turn the ignition switch off and headlight dimmer switch off and loosen the cable nut completely. Perform these operations without twisting or prying the cable. Then disconnect the cable.
- Clock settings, radio settings, audio system memory, dtcs and other data are erased when the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. Write down any necessary data before disconnecting the cable.
- Handling of electronic parts
- Do not open the cover or case of the ecu unless absolutely necessary. If the ic terminals are touched, the ic may be rendered inoperative by static electricity.
- Do not pull the wires when disconnecting electronic connectors. Pull the connector.
- Be careful not to drop electronic components, such as sensors or relays. If they are dropped on a hard surface, they should be replaced.
- When cleaning the engine with steam, protect the electronic components, air filter and emission-related components from water.
- Never use an impact wrench to remove or install temperature switches or temperature sensors.
- When measuring the resistance of a wire connector, insert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from bending.
For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
The rav4 is equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (srs). The srs of this vehicle consists of the
following:
Steering pad
Front passenger airbag assembly
Front seat side airbag assemb ...
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 igni ...
Other materials:
Cold start
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) controls the engine idling
speed. The etcs operates the
throttle actuator to open and close the throttle valve, and adjusts the intake
air amount to achieve the
target idling speed.
In addition, the ecm retards the ignition timi ...
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using the mec ...
Bluetooth® phone
message function
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected
bluetooth® phone, enabling checking and replying using the
audio system.
Depending on the type of bluetooth® phone connected, received
messages may not be transferred to the message inbox.
If the phone does not support the message func ...
