Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.
Operating conditions
- Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “on” position.
- Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ignition on mode.
Caution
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors
(if equipped).
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
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Power supply relay failure
Description
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it shuts off the motor relay
circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stops power assist.
Inspection procedure
Reconfirm dtc
Check for dtc.
Ok:
dtc is not output.
Replace power steering ecu ...
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to ...
Knock sensor 1 circuit
Description
Flat type knock sensors (non-resonant type) have structures that can detect
vibrations over a wide band
of frequencies: between approximately 6 khz and 15 khz.
A knock sensor is fitted onto the engine block to detect engine knocking.
The knock sensor contains a piezoelectri ...
