2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID air conditioning

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4817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have yo ur vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator and condenser
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri\
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ous injuries, such as burns.
■ When the electric cooling fans are operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
With the power switch in ON mode, t he electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. Be sure the power switch is off when working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
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.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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5057-3. 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.

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
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should be performed soon.Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
 If necessary, perform maintenance.
(If equipped)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*2.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The mes-
sage will not display properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 465)
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
 Turn the VSC on. ( P. 298)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable
Please wait until the system returns.
If the warning message does not disappear,
the system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are
temporarily limited due to high power consump-
tion
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment
to reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns
to normal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 9 0 )
enters the red zone, or a loss of hybrid system power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp high” or “Hybrid System Overheated” is
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 550, 554)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone or “Engine Coolant Temp high” is shown on the
multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from th e radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking
the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in
freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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6139-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

647Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 414Air conditioning filter ............. 504
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 414
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 416
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 296Function ................................ 296
Warning light ......................... 536
Air conditioning filter .............. 504
Air conditioning system.......... 414 Air conditioning filter ............. 504
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 414
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 416
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 535
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 41 SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 633
SRS airbags ........................... 36
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Antenna Radio .................................... 338
Smart key system ................. 126
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 296Function ................................ 296
Warning light......................... 536
Armrest..................................... 443
Assist grips .............................. 444
Audio input ...................... 322, 356
Audio system ........................... 317 Audio input.................... 322, 356
AUX port/USB port ....... 322, 356
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 369
CD player.............................. 339
iPod ...................................... 346
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 339
Optimal use .......................... 336
Portable music player ........... 322
Radio .................................... 337
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 321
USB memory ........................ 351
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 504
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 414
Automatic High Beam ............. 205
Automatic light control system.................................... 204
Auxiliary box ............................ 430
AUX port ........................... 322, 356
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