Toyota RAV4: 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.
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately
15 minutes.
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately
15 minutes.
*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■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
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
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 follo ...
Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
On/off
The de-icer will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes.
■The de-icer can b ...
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Symbols in the instrument panel
WARNING
If and
come on at the same time
and the brake level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake system-related
message is shown in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. ...
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ...
