Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Electronic power steering system

Power steering

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Precaution

Handling precaution When handling the electronic parts: Avoid any impact to electronic parts such as ecus and relays. Replace with new ones if dropped or subjected to a severe blow. ...

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure: Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort req ...

Shift solenoid "d" control circuit
Description Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with the on and off operation of the shift solenoid valves sl1 and sl2, which are controlled by the ecm. If an open or short circuit occurs in any of the shift solenoid valves, the ecm controls the remaining normal shift sol ...

If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedur ...