2011 TOYOTA RAV4 fog light

230 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically be switched to outside air mode in
situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside air temperat ure approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ 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 ai r conditioning system if the indicator
light keeps flashing. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature setting.
■ 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.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to 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.

238 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temper ature 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 flow-
ing 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 ai r 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.

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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
alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
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.

400 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*1: Vehicles without towing package
*
2: Vehicles with towing package
*
3: Vehicles with 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
*
4: Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
■ Under the instrument panel
20 A/F 20 A A/F sensor, fuel pump*3
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate light, front fog lights, rear side
marker lights
2 PANEL 7.5 A Clock, instrument panel lights,
audio system
3 GAUGE 1 10 A Back-up lights, charging system
4 D FR DOOR 20 A Power windows (front doors)
5 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows
6 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows
7 S/ROOF 25 A Electric moon roof
8 CIG 15 A Power outlet
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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,
VSC, AUTO LSD function, downhill
assist control system, hill-start
assist control system, Active
Torque Control 4WD system, auto-
matic transmission shift lock sys-
tem, air conditioning system, main
body ECU, electric moon roof,
stop/tail lights, electric power steer-
ing system, clock, AC inverter, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror
20 ECU IG 2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger, emergency flashers
FuseAmpereCircuit

402 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*: Vehicles without smart key system
21 OBD7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
22 STOP 10 AStop/tail lights, high mounted stop-
light, automatic transmission shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, ABS, TRAC,
VSC, AUTO LSD system, downhill
assist control system, hill-start
assist control system
23 DOOR 25 AMain body ECU, power door lock
system
24 ACC-B 25 A ACC, CIG, fuses
25 4WD 7.5 A Active Torque Control 4WD system
26 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
27 AM1* 7.5 A Starting system
28 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, MIR HTR
fuse
29 P/SEAT 30 A Power seat
30 POWER 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Preparing a light bulb for replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 485)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 360
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight
low beam
Front turn signal, parking and
front side marker lights
Headlight high beam and
daytime running lights
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Reinstalling the clip
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the front fog
light that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front fog light on the
right side, turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Remove the clip using a flathead
screwdriver wrapped in a rag.
Move section “A” of the fender
liner to the inner side of the vehi-
cle, partly removing it and
thereby allowing access to the
front fog light.
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STEP 2
STEP 3