Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag
not deployed)

- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) removed from
the vehicle, perform a visual check:
- Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in the wire harness,
and chipping on the connectors.
- Check for deformation on the steering wheel.
- Check for deformation of the steering pad
contact plates.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the steering pad with a new one.

Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad,
be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Hint:
- If the steering pad contact plates are deformed,
never repair them. Always replace the steering
pad with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the
steering pad and steering wheel, and the
clearance should be uniform all the way around
when the new steering pad is installed on the
steering wheel.

Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at le ...
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Diagnosis system
Diagnosis
If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs,
vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill
assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in
accordance with the trouble area to warn the driver.
The table below indicates which lights come on when
there ar ...
Driving position memory
This feature automatically
adjusts the driver's seat to
suit your preferences.
Your preferred driving position
(the position of the
driver's seat) can be
recorded and recalled by
pressing a button.
Two different driving positions
can be recorded into
memory.
Each electronic key can be
registered ...
Input signal circuit abnormal
Description
This dtc expresses the internal abnormalities of the ecm.
Inspection procedure
Check for dtc
Clear the dtc (see page cc-15).
Check for dtc (see page cc-15).
Ok:
dtc is not output.
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