Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the key reminder warning system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- Vehicle brought to workshop
- Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v
Hint:
If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- Inspect communication function of can communication system*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the can communication system is functioning normally.
Result: 
- Problem symptoms table
- Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
- Operation check (see page dl-79)
- Terminals of ecu (see page dl-80)
- Data list / active test (see page dl-83)
- Repair or replace
- Confirmation test
End
System description
Key reminder warning system description
When the driver side door is opened with the key in
the ignition key cylinder and ignition switch in the
acc or off position, this system causes th ...
Operation check
Check key reminder warning system
Check that the key reminder warning buzzer
sounds.
With the driver side door closed, insert the key
into the ignition key cylinder and then turn th ...
Other materials:
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove no. 1 ...
Disassembly
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seatback
frame, seat cushion frame and reclining adjuster may
injure your hands.
Remove rear seat headrest assembly
Remove rear seat center headrest
assembly
Remove center armrest hinge cover rh
Return the seatback to the upr ...
Symptom confirmation and diagnostic trouble code
Hint:
The diagnostic system in the rav4 has various
functions.
The first function is the diagnostic trouble code
(dtc) check. A dtc is a code stored in the ecu
memory whenever a malfunction in the signal circuits
to the ecu occurs. In a dtc check, a previous
malfunction's dtc can be ch ...
