2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV Owners Manual

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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
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■If the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low
Depending on the battery’s condition, the air conditioning system’s usage
may be restricted or stopped (excluding the windshield defogger). If the air
conditioning is restricted or turned off, one of the following messages will be
shown on the HVAC display.
Warning messageDetails
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery output is low.
Any climate control setting can be
selected.
(Shown continually) Climate Control Power stopped.
• The traction battery level is very low.
• The traction battery output is very low.
Only the windshield defogger and
rear window defogger can be
selected.
(Shown for a few seconds) Climate Control Power possibly
limited.
• The traction battery temperature is high.
Some climate control setting can-
not be selected.

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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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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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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.

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3-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light (P. 295)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 294)
Shift lever light (when the “POW ER” switch is in ON mode)
“POWER” switch light
Footwell lights (turns on/off according to whether the door is
opened/closed)
Luggage compartment light (turns on/off according to whether
the back door is opened/closed)

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Personal/interior light main switchDoor position
The personal lights and interior
light come on when a door is
opened. They go off when the
doors are closed.
Off
The personal lights and interior
light can be individually turned on
or off.
Personal/interior lightsOn/off
Personal/interior light main switch and personal/interior lights

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Interior light
Door position
Off
On
Luggage compartment lightOn
Off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (excluding luggage compartment
light)
If the lights remain on when a door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 500)
Interior light and luggage compartment light