Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 30
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WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not set the air outlet selection dial to
during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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Automatic air conditioning system∗
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Control panel
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn
clockwise to increase the temperature and turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultane-
ous modes each time
is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on
is on):
The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s side. At this time, operate the
passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter individual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on
is off):
The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side can be adjusted
separately.
∗: If equipped
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■ Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press “∧”on
to increase the fan speed and “∨” to decrease
the fan speed.
Press
to turn the fan off.
■ Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press “∧”or “∨”on
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed.
1
Air flows to the upper body.
2
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
3
Air flows to the feet.
4
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
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Using the automatic mode
1
Press
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and
humidity.
Adjust the temperature setting.
2
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■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
Other functions
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time
is pressed.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter mode button
Operates micro dust and pollen
filter mode on/off.
Outside air mode switches to
recirculated air mode. Pollen is
removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approxi-
mately 3 minutes.
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■ Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the
recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
again when the windshield
is defogged.
■ Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
■ Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
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Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when
the system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a
period of time.
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Air outlets
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Front center outlets
1
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
2
Turn the knobs to open or
close the vents.
Turn the knob to open or
3
close the vent for rear seat
occupants.
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Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
1
Open the vent.
2
Close the vent.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
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● Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
● Adjust the temperature setting
● Turn off Eco drive mode (→P. 207)
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after
is pressed.
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■Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
● When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key system)
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
■Micro dust and pollen filter
● In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
● In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
● The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned
off.
■ When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C” button is
pressed.
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■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 587
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. outside/recirculated air mode) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 705)
WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
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● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
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● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
∗: If equipped
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Heated steering wheel
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system).
Seat heaters
1
Front left seat (high)
2
Front left seat (low)
3
Front right seat (high)
4
Front right seat (low)
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
● The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system).
● When not in use, turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level
position. The indicator light turns off.
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Interior lights list
1
Interior lights (→P. 506)
2
Interior/personal lights (→P. 506)
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3
Engine switch light (if equipped)
4
Instrument panel center illumination (if equipped)
5
Footwell lights (if equipped)
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Interior lights
■ Front
1
Off
2
Door position
The interior lights come on when
a door is opened. They turn off
when the doors are closed.
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On
■ Rear
1
Off
2
Door position
The interior light comes on when
a door is opened. It turns off
when the doors are closed.
3
On
Personal lights
Turns the light on/off
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● Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), engine
switch mode or presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
Footwell lights (if equipped): When shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P, the brightness of the footwell lights will be reduced.
● If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes:
• Interior light
• Engine switch light (if equipped)
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 706)
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
1
Glove box
(→P. 509)
4
Cup holders
(→P. 510)
2
Bottle holders
(→P. 511)
5
Storage boxes
(→P. 513)
3
Console box
(→P. 509)
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Auxiliary box
(→P. 511)
WARNING
● Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
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Glove box
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
1
Lower box
2
Upper box
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Vehicles with slide function: When using
the console box lid as an armrest, slide
the console box lid forward as needed.
Pull the lid forward by holding the front of
the lid.
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