Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Problem symptom confirmation
- Check can communication system*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
Hint:
- When any can communication system dtcs are output, perform troubleshooting on the can communication system first.
- When communication to the power steering ecu is not established through the intelligent tester, inspect terminals sil of the dlc3 and the power steering ecu, and the ig circuit of the power steering ecu.
- Check dtc*
- Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result 
- Problem symptoms table
Result 
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Terminals of ecu (see page ps-8).
- Data list / active test (see page ps-14).
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering eff ...
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
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Other materials:
Engine compartment
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Radiator
Condenser
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick
Washer fluid tank
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dips ...
Parking brake
The parking brake can be
set or released automatically
or manually.
In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically
according to shift lever
operation. Also, even in
automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or
released manually.
Operating instructions
â– Using the man ...
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Tur ...
