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Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english - page 26

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5-6. Driving tips

ing

NOTICE

■

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs

may affect braking efficiency

and may damage brake system

components.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-

road driving that has taken you

through rough terrain, sand,

mud, or water. For scheduled

maintenance information, refer

to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

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Interior features

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system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.......................

422

Remote Air Conditioning

System ......................

431

Heated steering

wheel/Front seat heat-
ers/Front seat heaters and
ventilators/Rear seat heat-
ers .............................

433

6-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

436

6-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

438

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

442

6-4. Using the other interior

features

Other interior features .

445

Power outlet (AC 120

V/1500 W) .................

455

When the power outlet (AC

120 V 1500 W) cannot be
used properly ............

461

Garage door opener....

463

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Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob

Right-hand side temperature control knob

“SYNC” switch

“OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Eco air conditioning mode switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) switch

“A/C” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature
control dial clockwise to

increases the temperature and
turn the dial counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature.

The air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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switches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time the
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator
on the “SYNC” switch is on):
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol dial can be used to adjust the
temperature for the driver’s and
passenger’s side. At this time,
operate the passenger’s side tem-
perature control dial to enter indi-
vidual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on
the “SYNC” switch is off):
The temperature for the driver’s
and passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

■

Setting the fan speed

Press the fan speed increase
switch to increase the fan speed
and the fan speed decrease
switch to decrease the fan
speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is
pressed.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illuminates
on the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-

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tized such as reducing fan
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning
mode switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.

The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.

■

Heating

●

In HV mode, the gasoline engine

may operate in order to extract

heat from the engine coolant via

the heater.

●

In EV mode, heating is done by a

heat pump system.

• When the outside temperature is

low or it is snowing, compared to

conventional vehicles, heating

may be less effective and warm

air may not come out.

• When the outside heat exchanger

is frosted over, fan speed declines

and it may become harder to heat

the interior.

However, it is not a malfunction. In
this situation, the air temperature
from the outlets may not change
even though the set temperature is
raised.
• If frost has formed of the outside

heat exchanger, the heating per-

formance will decline. The frost

can be removed from the outside

heat exchanger by operating the

Remote Air Conditioning System

before driving (



P.431). When

frosted over, the heating operation

of the Remote Air Conditioning

System starts after defrosting.

• When “AUTO” switch is turned on,

the heating is controlled opti-

mally. Therefore, the set heating

performance may not be achieved

even if the fan speed setting is

increased.

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Outside heat exchanger

●

In the following situations the gas-

oline engine may operate in order

to extract heat from the engine

coolant via the heater even in EV

mode.

• The outside temperature is

approximately 14°F (-10°C) or low

•

is operating

■

Water droplets during air condi-

tioning operation

The outside heat exchanger, accu-

mulator and air conditioning piping

may incur condensation or frost may

form.
During or after the air conditioning

operation, water droplets may fall

from the vehicle. However, it is not a

malfunction.

Accumulator

Outside heat exchanger

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” switch on will

dehumidify the air from the outlets

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch off, the

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

■

While using “My Room Mode”

●

It may not be possible to obtain
the intended defogging perfor-

mance even if

is pressed.

If the windows need to be
defogged before driving, stop
charging power and then press

●

When the outside temperature is

low, heating may feel insufficient

due to restricted operation of the

air conditioning.

Heating cannot be performed

when it is 14°F (-10°C) or less as

the gasoline engine cannot be

started during “My Room Mode”. If

heating is desired, stop charging

and remove the AC charging

cable from the vehicle.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle after closing the windows, it

is recommended that the air intake

mode be set to outside air mode

and the fan speed to any setting

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air

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from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature

is high.

●

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

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the power

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by pressing

the outside/recirculated air mode

switch.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.404)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to

Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-

ditioning mode will be turned on

automatically. Even in this case,

the Eco air conditioning mode can

be turned off by pressing the Eco

air conditioning mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when “A/C” switch

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning 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 out-

side 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 con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Using the Intelligent Assistant

(if equipped)

Air conditioning system can be

operated using the Intelligent Assis-

tant.
For details regarding the Intelligent

Assistant, refer to the “MULTIME-

DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.513

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

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●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

■

Noise from air conditioning sys-

tem

Approximately 90 seconds after the

power switch turned to OFF, you

may hear sound coming from air

conditioning system. This is the

sound of a air conditioning system

initialize and, it does not indicate a

malfunction.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.613)

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service air
conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

Cautions for using “My Room

Mode”

Do not leave children, people who

need assistance, or pets inside

the vehicle. The system may turn

off automatically and the interior

temperature may become high or

low, resulting in heat stroke, dehy-

dration or hypothermia. Failure to

do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

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Press the “AUTO” switch.

The dehumidification function

begins to operate. Air outlets and

fan speed are automatically

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally 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 the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

■

Windshield fog detection func-

tion

When automatic mode is set, the

humidity sensor detects fog on the

windshield and controls the air con-

ditioning system to prevent fog.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the

driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating,

illumi-

nates.

■

Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press

on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started,

if passengers move around inside

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

With the indicator off, turn the

power switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the power switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
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.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.

Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets



Front

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

: If equipped (center air outlets

only)



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

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 defog-

ging.

NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

In order to detect fog on the wind-

shield, a sensor which monitors

the temperature of the windshield,

the surround humidity, etc. is

installed.
Follow these points to avoid dam-

aging the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner

on the sensor or subject it to

strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the

sensor

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If the Remote Air Conditioning
System is used while the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, electricity from an
external power source can be
used minimizing the drop in
charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

Charging will be conducted auto-
matically after the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System is stopped.

Check the temperature setting
of the air conditioning system.
(



P.422)

The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem will operate in accordance with
the temperature settings of the air
conditioning system.

Press and hold “A/C” on the
wireless remote control to oper-
ate the Remote Air Conditioning
System.

The system can be stopped by
pressing “A/C” twice.

■

Operating conditions

The system will only operate if all of

the following conditions are met:

●

The shift lever is in P.

●

The power switch is off.

●

All doors are closed.

●

The hood is closed.

■

Remote Air Conditioning Sys-

tem automatic shut-off

The system will automatically shut

off under the following conditions:

●

About 20 minutes have passed

since operation began

●

Any one of the operating condi-

tions is not met

The system may also shut off if the

charge level of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) drops to low.

■

Conditions affecting operation

The system may not start in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

The charge level of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is low

●

The outside temperature is

extremely low

●

When the hybrid system is cool

(for example, after being left for a

long time in low temperatures)

■

Windshield defogger

When defogging the windshield

using the Remote Air Conditioning

System, defogging may be insuffi-

Remote Air Condition-

ing System

The Remote Air Condition-
ing System uses electrical
energy stored in the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
and allows the air condition-
ing to be operated by
remote control.

Before leaving the vehicle

Activating the Remote Air
Conditioning System

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cient due to the power being

restricted more than during normal

air conditioning operation. Also, the

outside of the windshield may fog up

due to the outside temperature,

humidity or air conditioning set tem-

perature.

■

Using the heater via the Remote

Air Conditioning System

●

When the outside temperature is

low, heating may feel insufficient

due to restricted operation of the

air conditioning.

●

When the outside heat exchanger

becomes frosted over, heating

performance may decline due to

automatically switching to the frost

removal operation. (



P.424)

■

Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automat-

ically locked when the system is

operating. The buzzer sounds and

the emergency flashers flash to indi-

cate that the doors have been

locked or the system has been

turned off.

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.243

■

While the Remote Air Condi-

tioning System is operating

●

Depending on the operating con-

dition of the Remote Air Condition-

ing System, the air conditioning

compressor or cooling fan may

spin and an operating noise may

be heard. However, this does not

indicate a malfunction.

●

The air conditioning operation

switches, etc. will not operate

while the Remote Air Condition-

ing System is operating.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.218

■

When the electronic key bat-

tery is fully depleted



P.522

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C”

on the wireless remote control) can

be changed. (Customizable fea-

tures:



P.613)

WARNING

■

Precautions for the Remote

Air Conditioning System

●

Do not use the system if people

are in the vehicle.

Even when the system is in use,

the internal temperature may

still reach a high or low level

due to features such as the

automatic shut-off. Children and

pets left inside the vehicle may

suffer heatstroke dehydration or

hypothermia or could result in

death or serious injury.

●

Depending on the surrounding

environment, signals from the

wireless switch may transmit

further than expected. Pay

appropriate attention to the

vehicle’s surroundings and use

the switch only when neces-

sary.

●

Do not operate “A/C” on the

wireless remote control if the

hood is open. The Remote Air

Conditioning System may oper-

ate unintentionally and objects

may be drawn into the electrical

cooling fan.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the hybrid battery

(traction battery) from being

discharged

Use “A/C” on the wireless remote

control only when necessary.

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: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

Heated steering

wheel

/Front seat

heaters

/Front seat

heaters and ventila-

tors

/Rear seat heat-

ers



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Front seat heaters

Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery



Front seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the front
seat upholstery



Rear seat heaters

Warm up the rear seat uphol-
stery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in

the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel or

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,

etc.)

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more

than necessary.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Turns the seat heaters on/off

High temperature

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in
the neutral position. The indicator
will turn off.

Turns the front seat heaters and
ventilators on/off

The level indicators

come on

during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

Turns the seat heater on

The level indicators

come on

yellow during operation.

Turns the seat ventilator on

The level indicators

come on

green during operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,

the fan speed of the seat ventilator

may increase according to the fan

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

■

Customization

Seat ventilation blower level can be

customized.
(Customizable features:



P.613)

Turns the seat heaters on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.

Operating the front seat
heaters

Operating the front seat
heaters and ventilators

Operating the rear seat
heaters

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■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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