Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Initialization
- Zero point calibration
Notice:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not
occupied before performing the operation.
Hint:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if
any of the following conditions apply.
- The occupant classification ecu is replaced.
- Accessories (seat cover etc.) Are installed.
- The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger airbag on/off indicator (off)
comes on when the front passenger seat is not
occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due
to an accident or a collision.
- Zero point calibration and sensitivity check
procedures:
Hint:
Make sure that the zero point calibration has
finished normally, and then perform the sensitivity
check.
- Adjust the seat position in accordance with the
table below.


- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to
the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Perform the zero point calibration by following
the prompts on the tester screen.

Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual
for further details.
Ok:
completed is displayed.
- Perform the sensitivity check by following the
prompts on the tester screen.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is
within the standard range.
Standard range:
-3.2 To 3.2 Kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 Lb) weight (e.G. A lead
mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard
range.

Standard range:
27 to 33 kg (59.52 To 72.75 Lb)
Hint:
- When performing the sensitivity check, use a
solid metal weight (the check result may not
be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
- If the sensitivity deviates from the standard
range, retighten the bolts of the front
passenger seat taking care not to deform the
seat rail. After performing this procedure, if
the sensitivity is not within the standard
range, replace the front seat assembly rh.
- If the zero point calibration has not finished
normally, replace the front seat assembly rh.
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicato ...
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:
Downhill assist control switch
Components
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 pretensioner activation.
Remove downhill assist control switch
Detach t ...
Child restraint system
fixed with a seat belt
A child restraint system for a
small child or baby must itself be
properly restrained on the seat
with the lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt.
â– Installing child restraint
system using a seat belt
(child restraint lock function
belt)
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operat ...
Low pitched horn
Components
Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
(see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner lh (see page et-4)
Remove front fender liner rh (see page et-4)
Remove front bumper cover (see page et-5)
Remove low pitched horn
Disconnect the horn connector.
Remove th ...