2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 304
Vanity mirrors ..................... 305
Power outlets ..................... 306
Seat heaters ....................... 310
Armrest............................... 313
Coat hooks ......................... 314
Assist grips ......................... 315
Floor mat ............................ 316
Luggage compartment features ............................ 317
Garage door opener ........... 320
Safety Connect................... 326
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 340
General maintenance ......... 342 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 346
Hood ................................... 349
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Motor compartment ............ 355
Tires.................................... 366
Tire inflation pressure ......... 374
Wheels................................ 378
Air conditioning filter ........... 381
Electronic key battery ......... 383
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 385
Headlight aim...................... 398
Light bulbs .......................... 400
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 413
If you think something is wrong ............................ 416
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting, the inside temperature, the outside temperature
and humidity.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the out-
side temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce traction battery power consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by touching .
■ 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 after the air conditioning system is started in AUTO mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 381

Maintenance and care4
333
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 337
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 340
General maintenance....... 342
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 346
Hood ................................ 349
Positioning a floor jack ..... 351
Motor compartment .......... 355
Tires ................................. 366
Tire inflation pressure ...... 374
Wheels ............................. 378
Air conditioning filter......... 381
Electronic key battery....... 383
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 385
Headlight aim ................... 398
Light bulbs........................ 400

381
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “POWER” 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

382 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas wit h 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 if necessary.
CAUTION
■When replacing the air conditioning filter
Do not use pre-climate. Doing so may cause the air conditioning system to
operate during the procedure and you could get caught in moving parts such
as the blower fan, possibly resulting in injury.
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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 276
ABS........................................... 251
Active head restraints............. 120
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 381
Automatic air conditioning system ........... 276
Pre-climate ..................... 53, 277
Remote Climate Control ......................... 53, 277
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ................... 156, 157
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 161
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 157
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 161
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 166
General airbag precautions ........................ 161
Locations of airbags ............. 154
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 165
Proper driving posture ....................... 152, 161
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions........ 161
SRS airbags ......................... 154
Anti-lock brake system ........... 251
Armrest .................................... 313
Assist grips.............................. 315
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 276
Automatic light control system ................................... 234
Auxiliary box........................... 302 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................488
Back door
Back door ..............................113
Smart key system... .................96
Wireless remote control ........108
Battery Checking (12-volt battery) .....362
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged.......................470
Lithium-ion battery...................34
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Traction battery .......................32
Bottle holder .............................300
Brake assist ..............................251
Brakes Fluid ......................................361
Parking brake ........................216
Break-in tips .............................191
Care Exterior ..................................334
Interior ...................................337
Seat belts ..............................338
Cargo capacity .........................267
Cargo hooks .............................317
Chains .......................................268
Charging
Charge immediately ..........53, 64
Charge mode ..........................58
Charging cable ........................47
Charging equipment ................46
Charging indicator ...................59
Charging messages ..............443
Charging precautions ..............84
Charging procedure ...............53
Charging time will increase when .....................................79AB
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