2009 TOYOTA RAV4 heater

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Using the phone book ........ 292
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 300
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 301
• Personal/interior lights...... 301
• Interior light ...................... 302
• Luggage compartment light .................................. 302
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 304
• Glove box ......................... 305
• Console box ..................... 306
• Overhead console ............ 307
• Cup holders ...................... 308
• Bottle holders ................... 309
• Auxiliary box ..................... 311
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 312
Vanity mirrors ..................... 313
Clock .................................. 314
Power outlets ..................... 315
Seat heaters ....................... 318
Armrest............................... 320
Coat hooks ......................... 321
Floor mat ............................ 322
Luggage compartment features ............................ 323 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 335
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 338
General maintenance ......... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 343
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 344
Hood ................................... 348
Positioning a floor jack........ 350
Engine compartment .......... 352
Tires.................................... 368
Tire inflation pressure........... 375
Wheels................................ 380
Air conditioning filter ........... 382
Key battery ......................... 384
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 388
Light bulbs .......................... 400
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Windshield wiper de-icer switch  P. 235
Cup holders P. 308
Seat heater switch  P. 318
Power outlet P. 315
Enhanced VSC
OFF switch
P. 183
Instrument panelPictorial index

Interior features3
219
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 220
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 225
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 233
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 235
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 236
Using the radio ................. 239
Using the CD player ......... 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 252
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 259
Using the AUX adapter .... 262
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 263
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 266
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 270
Making a phone call ......... 278
Setting a cellular phone ... 284 Security and system
setup .............................. 289
Using the phone book ...... 292
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 300
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 301
• Personal/interior lights ... 301
• Interior light .................... 302
• Luggage compartment light ................................ 302
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 304
• Glove box....................... 305
• Console box ................... 306
• Overhead console .......... 307
• Cup holders ................... 308
• Bottle holders ................. 309
• Auxiliary box .................. 311
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 312
Vanity mirrors ................... 313
Clock ................................ 314
Power outlets ................... 315
Seat heaters..................... 318
Armrest ............................ 320
Coat hooks ....................... 321
Floor mat .......................... 322
Luggage compartment features .......................... 323

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Front outlets (right and left sides)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. In addition, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.
● 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.

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3-6. Other interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used 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.
CAUTION
■ Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the driver’s seat
Heats the front passenger’s
seat
The indicator light is on while
the seat heater is operating.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.
: If equipped

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alka-
line solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
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leather surfaces.
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the windows clean. Wipe the windows
in strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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