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:
Skid control sensor (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery termin ...
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.
Disconnect cable from positive battery
terminal
Remove battery clamp
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Dtc check / clear
Check dtc (using intelligent tester)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Read the dtcs by following the directions on the
tester screen.
Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for
further details.
Chec ...
