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:
Fuel injector
Components
Removal
Discharge fuel system pressure
Caution:
Discharge fuel system pressure
procedures must be performed before
disconnecting any part of the fuel system.
After performing the discharge fuel system
pressure procedures, pressure will remain in
the fuel line ...
Throttle actuator control throttle body range / performance
Description
The electronic throttle control system (etcs) is composed of the throttle
actuator, throttle position (tp)
sensor, accelerator pedal position (app) sensor, and ecm. The ecm operates the
throttle actuator to
regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The tp senso ...
Console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
When using the console box lid as an armrest (vehicles with slide
function)
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Pull the lid forward by holding the
front of the lid.
Caution
Console box adjustment precaution
D ...
