Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual: Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
- Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: turn the engine switch off.
- Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.
- Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws.
- Remove the filter cover.
- Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new
one.
The
marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
Changing interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “owner’s manual supplement” or “scheduled maintenance”.)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
Notice
When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, ...
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery cr2016 (vehicles without a smart key s ...
Other materials:
Rear door courtesy switch
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal t ...
Diagnosis system
Check dlc3
The ecm uses iso 15765-4 for communication. The
terminal arrangement of the dlc3 complies with sae
j1962 and matches the iso 15765-4 format.
If the result is not as specified, the dlc3 may have a
malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and
connector.
Hint:
Conn ...
Back-up light circuit
Description
The park / neutral position switch turns on when the shift lever is moved
into the r position, causing the
back-up lights to illuminate.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Inspect fuse (gauge1)
Remove the gauge1 fuse from the instrument panel
junction block.
Meas ...