Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1. Turn the engine switch to OFF.
2. Open the glove box and slide off the damper.
3. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and fully open the glove box while supporting it.
4. With the glove box fully open, slightly lift up the glove box and pull toward the seat to detach the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the glove box does not detach when lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat while slightly adjusting the height of the glove box.
5. Unlock the filter cover (A), pull the filter cover out of the claws (B), and remove the filter cover.
6. Remove the filter case.
7. Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace it with a new one.
The "
UP" marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
8. When installing, reverse the steps listed.
â– Checking 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".)
â– If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
â– 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.
â– When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box. If the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
â– To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direction of arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
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, care ...
Wiper insert replacement
When replacing the wiper
insert, perform the following
procedure to operate each
wiper.
Windshield wipers
â– Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation
1. While holding the hook portion A
of the ...
Other materials:
Cup holders
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down.
Adjusting the size of the cup holder (front passenger’s side)
The adjuster can be removed.
Caution
Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup
holders.
Other items may be thrown out ...
Mechanical system tests
Stall speed test
Hint:
This test is to check the overall performance of the
engine and transaxle.
Notice:
Do not perform the stall speed test longer than 5
seconds.
To ensure safety, perform this test in an open and
level area that provides good traction.
The stall speed test sh ...
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary
and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating
the vehicle.
Abs (anti-lock brake system)
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