Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Downhill assist control indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "downhill assist control indicator light remains on" (see page bc-156).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the downhill assist control indicator light circuit (see page bc-157).
Inspection procedure
- Check can communication system
- Check if the can communication system dtc is output (see page ca-34)
Result 
- Read value of intelligent tester (downhill assist control switch)
- Check the data list for proper functioning of the downhill assist control switch.
Ok: on (downhill assist control switch is on) appears on the screen.
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (dac indicator light)
- Select the active test, generate a control command, and then check that the downhill assist control indicator light operates.
Ok: the downhill assist control indicator light turns on and off.
- Inspect combination meter
- Inspect the combination meter (see page me-15).
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
- Inspect downhill assist control switch
- Remove the downhill assist control switch.
- Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard resistance 
- Check wire harness (control switch - skid control ecu and body ground)
- Disconnect the a19 ecu connector.
- Disconnect the e31 switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace abs and traction actuator assembly
Downhill assist control indicator light remains on
Description
When the downhill assist control switch is pushed on, the downhill assist
control function is available and
the downhill assist control indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
Even if the ...
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does n ...
Other materials:
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to p.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide t ...
Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using sst (check wire))
Check the dtcs (present trouble code).
Turn the ignition switch on, and wait for
approximately 60 seconds.
Using sst, connect terminals 13(tc) and 4(cg)
of the dlc3.
Sst 09843-18040
Notice:
Connect the terminals to the correct
positio ...
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload
your vehicle or trailer. You must also e ...
