Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
- Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
- Disconnect the battery cables if a quick charge is given to the battery.
- Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation resistance tester.
- Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
- Check that the charging cable is tightly connected onto terminal b of the generator and the fuse box.
- Do not check whether the generator generates current or not while terminal f is connected to the other terminals.
Parts location
System diagram
Charging system
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On-vehicle inspection
Check battery condition
Notice:
If the battery is weak or if the engine is difficult to
start, perform the following procedures.
Check the battery for damage and deformation. If
severe d ...
Other materials:
Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (prndl input)
Description
The park/neutral position (pnp) switch detects the shift lever position and
sends signals to the ecm.
Monitor description
These dtcs indicate a problem with the park/neutral position switch and the
wire harness in the park/
neutral position switch circuit.
The park/neu ...
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reattempt
to insert it.
After using the mec ...
Suspension system
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order th ...
