Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Inspect refrigerant pressure with manifold gauge set
- This method uses a manifold gauge set to locate problem areas. Read the manifold gauge pressure when these conditions are established. Test conditions:
- Temperature at the air inlet is 30 to 35°c (86 to 95°f).
- Engine is running at 1,500 rpm.
- All doors are fully open.
- Blower speed control switch is at hi.
- A/c switch is on.
Gauge readings (reference).
- Normally functioning refrigeration system
Gauge reading v
- The a/c system periodically changes between normal and improper function due to moisture in the refrigerant system.
- The a/c system does not function effectively due to insufficient cooling.
- The a/c system does not function effectively due to poor circulation of the refrigerant.
- The a/c system does not function intermittently because the refrigerant does not circulate.
- The a/c system does not function effectively due to overcharged refrigerant or insufficient cooling of the condenser.
- The a/c system does not function due to air in the refrigeration system.
Caution:
The low-pressure piping may be very hot and cause serious burns.
- The a/c system does not function effectively due to an expansion valve malfunction.
- The a/c system does not function due to a defective compressor.
Refrigerant
...
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 min ...
Other materials:
Shift lock system
Parts location
System diagram
On-vehicle inspection
Check shift lock operation
Move the shift lever to p.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any
position other than p.
Turn the ignition switch on, depress the brake
pedal and chec ...
Lashing eyes in the cargo
area
General information
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
tensioning straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to
the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Lashing eyes
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for
securing cargo.
Multi-function hook
General information
A multi-function hook i ...
Shift position purpose
*1: Shifting the shift lever to d allows the system to select a gear suitable
for
the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to d is recommended for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using s mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible
gear ranges, controls engine bra ...
