Toyota RAV4: Opening and closing the side outlets
1 Open the vent.
2 Close the vent.
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and ambient conditions. In addition, the following may occur.
●Immediately after is pressed,
the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When is selected for the air
outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flowing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature setting.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode is not switched to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation is canceled after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
.
■When the indicator light on
flashes
Press and turn off the air
conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light keep flashing. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air
operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Front outlets (center)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front outlets (right and left sides)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down. ...
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The outside
rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
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