2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV ECO mode

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Automatic air conditioning system
The driving distance of the RAV4 EV is affected by the method of air
conditioning use. In order to extend driving range, Toyota recom-
mends using AUTO ECO mode and setting temperatures conserva-
tively.
The effect on driving range can be confirmed on the meter. (P. 218)
■Operation mode
ModeECO settingDetails
AUTO ECO LO
(Recommended)
Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally, maintaining an optimal balance
between cabin comfort and driving
range. The seat heater is also linked
and controlled depending on condi-
tions.
ECO HI Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally. More importance is placed on
extending driving range than in ECO
LO mode and the air conditioning is
used moderately. The seat heater is
also linked and controlled depending
on conditions.
Normal Air conditioning is operated automati-
cally with more importance placed on
cabin comfort than ECO LO mode.
Therefore, driving range is shorter
than when using ECO LO mode.
Manual ECO Fan speed adjustment or changing
air outlets is performed manually.
Functions that have not been set in
Manual mode will continue to operate
in AUTO ECO mode. The seat heater
is also linked and controlled depend-
ing on conditions.
Normal Fan speed adjustment or changing
air outlets is performed manually.

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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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Using the AUTO ECO mode or AUTO mode
AUTO ECO mode To u c h .
The air conditioning system
begins to operate in AUTO ECO
LO mode. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted
according to the temperature
setting.
In AUTO ECO mode, depending
on the outside temperature and
the set temperature, the seat
heater operates, and the seat
heater’s temperature is automati-
cally adjusted. (P. 310)
When in AUTO mode, air condi-
tioning operation status is not
shown.
■ Display
AUTO mode display
ECO mode display Cooling and dehumidification
function display
Passenger’s sidetemperature display
Passenger’s
side seat
heater display
Outside/recirculated
air mode display
Rear window defogger display
Fan speed
display
Air outlet display
Driver’s side seat heater
display
Driver’s side
temperature
display

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AUTO mode
Touch .
The air conditioning system
begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
When in AUTO mode, air condi-
tioning operation status is not
shown.
■Confirming AUTO mode operation status
When in AUTO mode, the operation status of fan speed, air outlet
mode, outside/recirculated air mode and whether the A/C is on or
off can be confirmed on the display by touching .
The display will return to its previous state after a few seconds.
■Changing AUTO mode
Each time is touched, AUTO mode changes.

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Using the Manual ECO mode or Manual mode
If the following operations are performed while in AUTO ECO mode,
the air conditioning system will change to Manual ECO mode. The
system will also change to Manual mode if operations are performed
when the system is off or in AUTO normal mode.
To adjust the fan speed, touch
on to increase the fan
speed and to decrease the
fan speed.
To turn the fan off, press .
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed.
(P. 283)
STEP 1
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■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

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■Operation of the air conditio ning system in AUTO ECO mode
In the AUTO ECO mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows
to prioritize driving range:
● Compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
■ The seat heater when using ECO LO or ECO HI mode
Depending on the outside temperature and the set temperature, the seat
heater is automatically operated and its temperature adjusted. The seat
heater can be adjusted to a desired temperature using the seat heater con-
trol. ( P. 310)
When it is desirable to set the cabin tem-
perature to a more comfortable one,
move the operating mode closer to
“NORMAL” by pressing ECO. When it is
desirable to increase driving range, move
the selected mode closer to “OFF” by
pressing ECO.
More
importance
on driving
range
More
importance
on comfort

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defogger can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.