Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the supplemental restraint system.
- *: 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.
- Check multiplex communication system*
- Check the dtc.
Result
- Check can communication system
- Check the dtc.
Result
- Warning light check*
- Check for dtc (present and past dtcs)
- Check the dtc.
Result 
- Dtc chart
- Circuit inspection
- Repair*
- Clear dtc (present and past dtcs)*
- Check for dtc (present and past dtcs)
- Check the dtc.
Result 
- Confirmation test
End
System description
General
In conjunction with an impact absorbing structure for
a frontal collision, the srs (supplemental restraint
system) driver airbag, front passenger airbag and
driver side knee air ...
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 ...
Other materials:
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
Removal
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 stabilizer link assembly lh
Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the
suspension no. 2 Arm.
Remove the nut and link from the sta ...
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
turn the engine switch to the “lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
turn the engine switch off.
Aft ...
