Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: 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 the switch again also turns the de-icer off.
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.
Caution
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars, as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
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
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Other materials:
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.
Remove air cleaner cap (see page es-411)
Remove air cleaner case
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Ignition coil
Components
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.
Remove no. 1 Engine cover (see page es-410)
Remove i ...
Inspection
Inspect water pump assembly
Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the water pump
assembly.
Turn the pulley, and then check that the water pump
bearing moves smoothly without making a "click"
noise.
If it does not move s ...
