Toyota RAV4: Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Manual air conditioning system

Adjusting the settings

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease). Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.

■ Changing the air outlets

Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position. The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can be also selected for more detailed adjustment.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

: Vehicles with third seats

Air flows mainly to the feet.

: Vehicles with third seats

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the dial is set at this position. Pressing to turn the air conditioning on clears the windshield and side windows faster.

: Vehicles with third seats

Air flows to the windshield and side windows. The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the dial is set at this position. Pressing to turn the air conditioning on clears the windshield and side windows faster.

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Front outlets (center)

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

Front outlets (right and left sides)

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

Opening and closing the side outlets

1 Open the vent.
2 Close the vent.

■Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.

■Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically be switched to outside air mode in situations where the windows need to be defogged.

■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

■When the indicator light on flashes

Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light keeps flashing. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■When is selected for the air outlets used

For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flowing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature setting.

■Air conditioning odors

●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.

CAUTION
■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.

■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

Automatic air conditioning system

Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Using the automatic mode

1 Press .

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

2 Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “∨” to decrease the temperature. Air outlets and fan speed for the driver and passenger seats may be set separately depending on the temperature setting.

Adjusting the settings

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

 Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “∨” to decrease the temperature.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time is pressed.

Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off): Only (driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.

Individual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately. Operating the passenger's side temperature control starts individual mode.

■ Adjusting the fan speed

Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on .

The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels) Press to turn the fan off.

■ Changing the air outlets

Press the desired button, .

The air flow shown on the display indicates the following.

Air flows to the upper body

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

: Vehicles with third seats

Air flows mainly to the feet.

Vehicles with third seats

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Vehicles with third seats

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Press . Air flows to the windshield and side windows. The air conditioning system operates automatically. Recirculated air mode will automatically switched to outside air mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on.

Micro dust and pollen filter

Press

Outside air mode will be switched 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 approximately 3 minutes. To stop the operation, press again.

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Front outlets (center)

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

Front outlets (right and left sides)

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

Opening and closing the side outlets

1 Open the vent.
2 Close the vent.

■Using the automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and ambient conditions. In addition, the following may occur.

●Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.

■Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.

■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

■Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations where the windows need to be defogged.

■When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

■When is selected for the air outlets used

For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flowing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature setting.

■Micro dust and pollen filter

●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the following may occur. • Outside air mode is not switched to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation is canceled after 1 minute.

●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

■When the indicator light on flashes

Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light keep flashing. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Air conditioning odors

●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.

CAUTION
■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, blocking your vision.

NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The outside rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles with manual air conditioning system

On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

■The defogger can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.

CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch them to prevent from burning yourself.

Windshield wiper de-icer

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

On/off
The de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

■The de-icer can be operated when

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.