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:
Luggage compartment features
Cargo hooks
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
WARNING
â– When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury, always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Deck board
â– Flipping the deck board
upside down
The deck board can be flipped
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Precaution
Caution:
Replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer
belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder anchor,
tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When
inspecting a vehicle that was in a collision, be sure to
check all of the seat belt systems regardless of whethe ...
Brake pedal load sensing switch
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect brake pedal load sensing switch
Hint:
Do not remove the brake pedal load sensing switch
from the brake pedal support.
When there is a malfunction in the brake pedal load
sensing switch, replace the brake pedal support.
Disconnect the brake pedal l ...
