Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Ignition switch

Starter relay

On-vehicle inspection Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airb ...

Removal

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...

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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle. This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does ...

Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road to a breakdown, etc. Press the switch. All the turn signals will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once again. Emergency flashers If the emergency flashers are used for a long ...

SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury. SRS airbag system â–  Location of the SRS airbags SRS front airbags ...