Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
- When the battery is disconnected
or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
- When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner's responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the following
maintenance:
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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to follow
the correct procedure
as given in these sections.
Maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may m ...
Other materials:
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
Caution
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, obse ...
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 ...
Air conditioning control assembly (for manual air conditioning system)
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Notice:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove no. 2 Instrument cluster finish
panel center ...
