2009 TOYOTA RAV4 air condition

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fans and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With
the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P. 361)
Vehicles with smart key system: Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is OFF. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 361)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
■Do not use puncture sealant sprays to repair flats (vehicles with a
tire pressure warning system)
Puncture sealant sprays may damage tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot-
holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle's wheels
and body.
■If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Proper inflation is critical
to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and result in an accident
causing death or serious injury.
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resu lting from overheated tires
●Poor sealing of the tire bead
●Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
●A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or mo isture could get into the valve and
cause air leakage, which could result in an accident. If the caps have
been lost, replace them as soon as possible.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
off.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Maintenance and care
■
Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace it if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The“  UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
Type A (passenger’s side)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 20 A Spare fuse
3 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
4 ECU-B2 7.5 A Air conditioning system, power win-
dows, smart key system
5 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
6 STR LOCK 20 A Smart key system
7 RAD No.1 20 A Audio system

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8 ECU-B
10 AGauges and meters, clock, main
body ECU, wireless remote control,
smart key system, audio system,
front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC system, “AUTO
LSD”, downhill assist control sys-
tem, hill-start assist control system,
Active torque control 4WD system
9 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal/interior
lights, interior light, luggage com-
partment light, engine switch light,
foot lights
10 H-LP LH 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
11 H-LP RH 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12 H-LP LL 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
13 H-LP RL 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
14 AC INV 15 A AC inverter
15 TOWING*
130 A No circuit
16 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper deicer
17 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
18 PTC NO.3 50 A No circuit
19 PTC NO.2 50 A No circuit
20 PTC NO.1 50 A No circuit
21 HEAD MAIN 50 A “H-LP LH”, “H-LP RH”, “H-LP LL”,
“H-LP RL” fuses
22 RDI*
230 A
Electric cooling fan
FA N 2 *
150 A
FuseAmpereCircuit

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9 ACC
7.5 AAudio system, power outlets,
power rear view mirror control,
automatic transmission shift lock
system, main body ECU, clock,
smart key system
10 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
11 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
12 RR FOG 10 A No circuit
13 IGN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, smart key system, SRS
airbag system
14 GAUGE 2 7.5 A Gauges and meters
15 S-HTR 15 A Seat heaters
16 FR WIP 25 A Windshield wipers
17 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper
18 WSH 15 AWindshield washer, rear window
washer
19 ECU IG 1 10 AElectric cooling fan, ABS, TRAC,
Enhanced VSC, “AUTO LSD” func-
tion, downhill assist control system,
hill-start assist control system,
active torque control 4WD system,
automatic transmission shift lock
system, air conditioning system,
main body ECU, electric moon
roof, stop/tail lights, electric power
steering system, clock, AC inverter,
auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror
20 ECU IG 2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, emergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit