Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 should always be performed
with at least 2 people. One person should observe
the condition of the wheels and wheel chocks
while the other is performing the test.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then
connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid
temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning
off.
- Chock all 4 wheels.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal
depressed firmly with your left foot.
- Move the shift lever to the d position.
- Depress the accelerator pedal as much as possible
with your right foot.
- Read the engine rpm (stall speed) and release the
accelerator pedal immediately.
Standard value:
2,150 to 2,450 rpm
Evaluation:

Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature of 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Shift time lag test
Hint:
This test is to check the condition of the direct clutch,
forward clutch, 1st brake and reverse brake.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the can vim. Then
connect the can vim to the dlc3.
- Run the vehicle until the transmission fluid
temperature has reached 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning
off.
- Set the parking brake and keep the brake pedal
depressed firmly.
- Check the d range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to d and measure the time
until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
- Check the r range time lag.
- Move the shift lever to n and wait for 1 minute.
- Move the shift lever to r and measure the time
until the shock is felt.
- Repeat the 2 procedures above 3 times, and
calculate the average time of the 3 tests.
Standard value:
D range time lag is less than 1.2 Seconds
R range time lag is less than 1.5 Seconds
Evaluation:

Problem symptom confirmation
Based on the result of the customer problem
analysis, try to reproduce the symptoms. If the
problem is that the transaxle does not shift up, shift
down, or ...
Measure line pressure
Notice:
Perform the test at the normal operating atf
temperature: 50 to 80°c (122 to 176°f).
The line pressure test should always be
performed with at least ...
Other materials:
Using the bluetooth® audio/phone
Audio unit
Bluetooth® connection condition
If “bt” is not displayed, the
bluetooth® audio/phone cannot
be used.
Displays set up menu
Selects items such as menu
and number
Turn: selects an item
Press: inputs the selected item
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sy ...
Starter relay circuit high
Description
While the engine is being cranked, the positive battery voltage is applied to
terminal sta of the ecm. If
the ecm detects the starter control (sta) signal while the vehicle is being
driven, it determines that there
is a malfunction in the sta circuit. The ecm then illuminates ...
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires
Caution
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, ...