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 ...
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Reporting safety defects
for u.S. Owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the national highway traffic safety administration
(nhtsa) in addition to notifying toyota motor sales, u.S.A., Inc.
(Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331).
If nhtsa re ...
Smart key system
The following operations
can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example
in your pocket. The driver
should always carry the
electronic key.
Locks and unlocks the side
doors
Locks and unlocks the back
door
Starts the engine
â– Antenna location
Antennas ou ...
Basic inspection
When a malfunction is not confirmed by the dtc check,
troubleshooting should be carried out in all circuits
considered to be possible causes of the problem. In many
cases, by carrying out the basic engine check shown in the
following flowchart, the location of the problem can be found
quickly a ...
