Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster

Theft deterrent system

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 ...

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illu ...

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Throttle actuator control motor circuit
Description The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp) sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm. This ...

Mass or volume air flow circuit
Description The mass air flow (maf) meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air flowing through the throttle valve. The ecm uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to provide the appropriate air-fuel ratio. Inside the maf meter, there is a heated platinu ...

Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test Hint: This test is to check the overall performance of the engine and transaxle. Notice: Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5 seconds. To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and level area that provides good traction. The stall speed test sh ...