Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped).
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
- Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Operating conditions
- Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “on” position.
- Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ignition on mode.
The 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
?When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Notice
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
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 knobs to open or
close the vents.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent for rear seat
occupants.
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Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
On/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approximately
15 minutes. Pressing t ...
Other materials:
Problem symptoms table (2006/01- )
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the
suspected areas in the order they are listed. Re ...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove steering column cover lower
Detach the 4 claws, release the ...
Installation
Hint:
When installing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and
spoiler using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the body and spoiler excessively.
Install center stop light
Install the center stop light with the 2 screws.
Install rear spoiler
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