Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Hint:
If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the dlc3.
Hint:
Record or print dtcs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
Hint:
If the engine does not start, first perform the "check dtc"
procedures and "conduct basic inspection"
procedures below. 
System diagram
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Check for intermittent problems
Hint:
Inspect the vehicle's ecm using check mode. Intermittent
problems are easier to detect with the intelligent tester when
the ecm is in check mode. In check mode, the ecm uses 1
trip detection ...
Other materials:
Front seat cushion heater
Inspection
Inspect front seat cushion heater
assembly lh
Measure the resistance of the seat cushion heater.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the seat
cushion heater assembly.
Heat the thermostat with a light.
Measure the resistance of the sea ...
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size
Dot and tire identification number (tin)
Location of treadwear indicators
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire ...
Diagnosis system
Check dlc3
The ecm uses iso 15765-4 for communication. The
terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies with sae
j1962 and matches the iso 15765-4 format.
If the result is not as specified, the dlc3 may have a
malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and
connector.
Hint:
Conn ...
