Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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:
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your
Toyota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is necessary
to contact d ...
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by the ¢§twi¢¸ or ¢§ƒ´¢¸
marks, etc., Molded on the si ...
Parking brake cable
Components
Removal
Remove rear console box sub-assembly
Remove the rear console box (see page ip-16).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the no.
1 Console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
Loosen lock nut and no. ...
