2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV sensor

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
By setting the sched ule, the air conditioning system can be
turned on before getting in the vehicle. ( P. 5 3 )
Even if the schedule has not been set, for users who own a
smart phone, the air conditioning system can be turned on and
off when away from the vehicle. ( P. 5 8 )
■ Control panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capaci-
tive touch sensors. ( P. 290)
Eco mode
Driver’s side temperature
control Air outlet selectorFan speed
control
Off SYNC mode
Outside/recirculated
air mode
Automatic mode
Windshield defogger
HVAC
display Passenger’s side temperature controlCooling and
dehumidification
function on/off

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
To u c h .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (out-
side air mode) each time is touched. (When is shown on the
display, changing from to is not possible.)
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
after or is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the (recirculated air mode) is used.
● When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a while for the con-
densation to clear from the windshield.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( P. 291) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

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■Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capacitive touch
sensors. In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may
occur.
●If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect oper-
ation or non-response may occur.
● If the operating section receives el ectromagnetic waves, incorrect opera-
tion or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect opera-
tion may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Pre-climate operations
The pre-climate is automatically controlled by the set temperature at the time
the “POWER” switch is turned off.
■ Pre-climate operations automatic shut-off
P. 8 2
■ While pre-climate is operating
P. 8 2
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.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature of
the windshield, the surrounding humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 286)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray glass cleaner on the sen-
sor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor

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3-4. Other interior features
3
Interior features
■
The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off.
■ Front passenger seat heater
●When the air-conditioning is in ECO LO or ECO HI mode, the seat heater
automatically turns on/off depending on whether the front passenger seat
is occupied or not.
● When the seat heater is operating in manual mode, it does not automati-
cally turn on/off depending on whether the front passenger seat is occu-
pied or not.
● In order to prevent unintended seat heater operation, do not place lug-
gage on the passenger seat.
The sensor may mistakenly judge the seat to be occupied and turn the
seat heater on.
■ Manual Mode
Each time the seat heater cont rol is touched, the seat heater's
operation or temperature setting changes.
Seat heater off
High
Medium
Low

394 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
Front side of the fuse block
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 DCM-IG2 5 A DCM-IG2
2 PM-IG2 5 A Power management system
3 IG2 2 5 ASteering lock system, smart key
system
4 IG2 1 5 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem, stop/tail lights, high mounted
stoplight
5 SSR-IG1 5 AVehicle stability control system,
steering sensor
6 EPS-IG1 5 A Electric power steering
7 P/W-MAIN 30 A Power windows
8 DEF 30 A Rear window defogger

422 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG
ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat
belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnect-
ing wiring and power sources. ( P. 154)
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power st eering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■
The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Door lock
(
P. 110,
468) Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 234) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 234) Daytime running light
system
On Off
Illumination
(
P. 293) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
“POWER” switch is
turned off On Off
Footwell lights On Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 419) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting