Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
Notice:
- Perform the maf meter inspection according to the
procedures below.
- Only replace the maf meter when both the long
ft#1 value and maf value in the data list (with the
engine stopped) are not within the normal operating
range.
- Inspect mass air flow meter

- Perform confirmation driving pattern.
- Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Turn the tester on.
- Clear the dtcs (see page es-35).
- Start the engine and warm it up with all
accessory switches off until the engine
coolant temperature is 75°c (167°f) or more.
- Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 mph) or more
for 3 to 5 minutes*1.
- Allow the engine to idle for 2 minutes*2.
- Perform steps *1 and *2 at least 3 times.

- Read the value using the intelligent tester (long
ft#1).
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii / data list / primary /
long ft#1.
- Read the values displayed on the tester.
Standard value:
within -15 to +15%
If the result is not within the specified range,
perform the inspection below.
- Read the value using the intelligent tester (maf).
Notice:
- Turn off the engine.
- Perform the inspection with the vehicle
indoors and on a level surface.
- Perform the inspection of the maf meter
while it is installed to the air cleaner case
(installed to the vehicle).
- During the test, do not use the exhaust air
duct to perform suction on the exhaust pipe.
- Turn the ignition switch to acc.
- Turn the ignition switch on (do not run the
engine).
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: diagnosis /
enhanced obd ii / data list / primary /
maf.
- Wait 30 seconds, and read the values on the
intelligent tester.
Standard condition:
less than 0.45 G/sec.
- If the result is not as specified, replace the
maf meter.
- If the result is within the specified range,
inspect the cause of the extremely rich or
lean air-fuel ratio (see page es-147).
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 pretensi ...
Other materials:
Vsc warning light remains on
Description
The skid control ecu is connected to the combination meter via the can
communication system.
W/o multi information display:
if the skid control ecu stores any dtcs which relate to the vsc system, the vsc
warning light comes on
in the combination meter.
W/ multi information d ...
Fail-safe chart
Fail-safe function
When communication fails in any of the main wires
(communication lines) due to a short circuit or other
causes, the fail-safe function, which is specified for
each system, operates to prevent the system from
malfunctioning.
The table below shows the effects on e ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Remove front seat headrest assembly
Remove front seat assembly
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the foremost position.
Using a screwdriver, d ...