2014 TOYOTA RAV4 air filter

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine 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.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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RAV4_OM_OM42A04U_(U)
5696-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Changing interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

717Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A04U_(U)
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 300, 306Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light ......................... 612
Air conditioning filter .............. 568
Air conditioning
system ............................ 300, 306Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 306
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 300
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 612
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45 Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 701
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 270
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 102
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 271
Function ................................ 271
Warning light......................... 612
Armrest..................................... 508
Assist grips .............................. 510
Audio input ...................... 355, 391
Audio system ........................... 319
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/USB port............. 337, 345, 355
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 359
CD player.............................. 325
iPod ...................................... 337
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 330
Optimal use .......................... 353
Portable music player ........... 355
Radio .................................... 322
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 356
USB memory ........................ 345
AUTO LSD ................................ 272
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 568
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 306
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