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:
Cooling fan relay
On-vehicle inspection
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 engine room no. 2 Relay block
cover
Inspect ...
Curtain shield airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check curtain shield airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the
defects ...
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit the driving
and usage conditions.
Selecting a driving mode
■ FF vehicles/Dynamic
Torque Control AWD vehicles
Eco drive mode
Suitable for driving to improve fuel
economy by more smoothly generating
torque in response to accelerator
pedal operations comp ...
