Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2025 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:
Front airbag sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision and airbag not
deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check front airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
Perfo ...
Rear axle hub bolt
Components
Replacement
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Remove rear disc brake cylinder assembly
lh (see page br-55)
Remove rear disc (see page br-57)
Remove rear axle hub bolt
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Daytime running light relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect day time running light relay
Remove the no. 2 Relay, no. 3 Relay and no. 4 Relay
from the engine room no. 2 Relay block.
Measure the resistance of the relays.
Standard resistance:
No. 2, No. 4
No. 3
If the result is not as specified, replace th ...
