2012 TOYOTA RAV4 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
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
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■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 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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Maintenance and care
Key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver (To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.)
● Small Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without smart key system)
or CR1632 (vehicles with smart key system)
■ Replacing the battery (vehicles without smart key system)
Remove the cover.
Remove the module.
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Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
■Replacing the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2

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If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use a CR2016 (vehicles without smart key system) or CR1632 (vehicles
with smart key system) lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
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NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
off.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
The fuses are located in the following places. To check the
fuses, follow the in structions below.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Type A: Push the tab in and lift
the lid off.
Type B: Push the tab in and lift
the lid off.STEP 1
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Under the instrument panelRemove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 405) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Check if the fuse has blown.
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STEP 5
STEP 6