Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001WD5A
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (w/ AFS): OPERATION CHECK; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

OPERATION CHECK

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the automatic light control system operation check.

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(a) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(b) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(c) Cover the automatic light control sensor.

(d) Check that the taillights and low beam headlights come on.

(e) Uncover the automatic light control sensor.

(f) Check that the low beam headlights and taillights turn off.

LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the light auto turn-off system operation check.

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(a) When the taillights are on (low beam headlights are not on)

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(3) Turn the taillights on.

(4) Turn the power switch off.

(5) Open the driver door.

(6) Check that all of the lights turn off immediately.

(b) When the low beam headlights are on

(1) Close all of the doors.

(2) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(3) Turn the low beam headlights on.

(4) Turn the power switch off.

(5) Open any of the doors.

(6) Close the door.

(7) Check that all of the lights turn off after 30 seconds (delay function).

HINT:

Before the lights turn off, if the lock button on the key is pushed after all of the doors are locked, all of the lights will turn off immediately.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the daytime running light system operation check.

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(a) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(b) Turn the light control switch to the TAIL or AUTO position (with the low beam headlights not turned on via the automatic light control system).

(c) Release the parking brake.

(d) Check that the daytime running lights come on.

WIPER-LINKED LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the wiper-linked low beam headlight control system operation check.

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(a) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(b) Shine a light on the automatic light control sensor.*

HINT:

*: If troubleshooting is being performed in a bright area, such as outside on a sunny day, it will not be necessary to perform this step.

(c) Turn the light control switch to the AUTO position.

(d) Operate the front wipers for 10 seconds or more (except MIST or washer-linked wiper operation) and check that the headlights illuminate.

DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT CONTROL OPERATION CHECK

(a) The operation and condition of this control are described below.

Operation

Condition

Fade in and illuminate constantly

When any of the following conditions is met, the lights fade in and illuminate constantly:

  • A key is detected in the actuation area.
  • Any door is unlocked when the power switch is off and all of the doors are closed.

Illuminate for 15 seconds, and then fade out

When any of the following conditions is met, the lights illuminate for 15 seconds, and then fade out:

  • An actuation area-linked function is used.*
  • Any door is unlocked when the power switch is off and all of the doors are closed.

Fade out immediately

When the following condition is met, the lights fade out immediately:

  • The power switch is turned from off to on (IG).
  • A key is not detected in the actuation area.
  • All doors are locked when all doors are closed and any door is unlocked.

HINT:

*: When the lights are on, the lights fade out after approximately 3 seconds the key leaves the actuation areas around the doors.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface and keep the vehicle height unchanged.

(b) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(c) Check that the headlight swivel and leveling motor operate.

AFS OPERATION CHECK

NOTICE:

Make sure that the customize settings are set to default when performing the AFS operation check.

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(a) Perform the following operation with the low beam headlights on and check that the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH performs low speed control of the AFS:

  • Drive the vehicle at a speed between 10 km/h (6 mph) and 30 km/h (19 mph) and turn the steering wheel 27 degrees or more.

(b) Perform the following operation with the low beam headlights on and check that the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH performs medium-to-high speed control of the AFS:

  • Drive the vehicle at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) or more and turn the steering wheel 7.5 degrees or more.

(c) Perform any of the following operations and check that the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH cancels control of the AFS:

  • The power switch not on (READY).
  • Turn the low beam headlights off.
  • Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h (3 mph).
  • Reduce the steering angle to less than 6 degrees.
  • Move the shift lever to N or R.