Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Electronic control
- Removal and installation of battery terminal
Notice:
Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Before performing electronic work, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent component and wire damage caused by accidental short circuits.
- When disconnecting the cable, turn the ignition switch off and headlight dimmer switch off and loosen the cable nut completely. Perform these operations without twisting or prying the cable. Then disconnect the cable.
- Clock settings, radio settings, audio system memory, dtcs and other data are erased when the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. Write down any necessary data before disconnecting the cable.
- Handling of electronic parts
- Do not open the cover or case of the ecu unless absolutely necessary. If the ic terminals are touched, the ic may be rendered inoperative by static electricity.
- Do not pull the wires when disconnecting electronic connectors. Pull the connector.
- Be careful not to drop electronic components, such as sensors or relays. If they are dropped on a hard surface, they should be replaced.
- When cleaning the engine with steam, protect the electronic components, air filter and emission-related components from water.
- Never use an impact wrench to remove or install temperature switches or temperature sensors.
- When measuring the resistance of a wire connector, insert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from bending.
For vehicles with supplemental restraint system
The rav4 is equipped with a supplemental restraint
system (srs). The srs of this vehicle consists of the
following:
Steering pad
Front passenger airbag assembly
Front seat side airbag assemb ...
Removal and installation of fuel control
parts
Place for removing and installing fuel
system parts
Work in a location with good air ventilation that
does not have welders, grinders, drills, electric
motors, stoves, or any other igni ...
Other materials:
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 they are listed. Replace p ...
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Caution
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine toyota fuel tank cap designed for
your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
1. Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
2. Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3. Place wood, stones or some
other mat ...
