Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Driving procedures
- Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
- Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
- Automatic transmission
- Turn signal lever
- Parking brake
- Horn
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
Notice
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on
the grou ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in p.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “start” position to start t ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect generator brush holder assembly
Using a vernier caliper, measure the brush length.
Standard length:
9.5 To 11.5 Mm (0.374 To 0.453 In.)
Minimum length:
4.5 Mm (0.177 In.)
If the brush length is less than the minimum, replace
the generator brush holder assembly.
Inspe ...
Different diameter tire malfunction
Description
The skid control ecu measures the speed of each wheel by receiving signals
from the speed sensor.
These signals are used for recognizing that all 4 wheels are operating properly.
Therefore, all wheel
signals must be equal.
Inspection procedure
Check tire size
...
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 ...
