Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Air outlets and air flow
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet
Feet and windshield
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 and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets
- Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
- Turn the knob to open or close the vent for rear seat occupants.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
- Open the vent.
- Close the vent.
Operation of the air conditioning system in eco drive mode
In eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled to prioritize fuel efficiency by regulating the engine speed and compressor operation to restrict the heating/cooling capacity.
To improve air conditioning performance, turn off eco drive mode.
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 windshield
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 outside/ recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
When outside air temperature approaches 32„af (0„ac)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
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.
Air conditioning filter
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.
Notice
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selector dial to
position.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to outside air mode if
recirculated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations a ...
Automatic
air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Driver’s side temperature control
dial
Automatic mode button
Micro dust and pollen filter
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Other materials:
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
Caution
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident c ...
Handling of hose clamps
Before removing the hose, check the clamp position
so that it can be reinstalled in the same position.
Replace any deformed or dented clamps with new
ones.
When reusing a hose, attach the clamp on the
clamp track portion of the hose.
For a spring type clamp, you may want to spread ...
General information
A large number of ecu controlled systems are used in the
rav4. In general, ecu controlled systems are considered to
be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge
to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures
only involve inspecting the ecu controlled system's circ ...
