2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Owners Manual

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 426
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters .......... 434
• Heated steering
wheel ............................ 435
• Seat heaters ................. 435 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 436• Interior lights ................. 437
• Personal lights .............. 437
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 439• Glove box...................... 440
• Console box .................. 440
• Cup holders .................. 441
• Bottle holders ................ 442
• Auxiliary box ................. 442
Luggage compartment features ........................... 443
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 453 • Sun visors .................... 453
• Vanity mirrors ............... 453
• Power outlets ................ 454
• Armrest ......................... 455
• Coat hooks.................... 455
• Assist grips .................. 456
Garage door opener.......... 457
Compass ........................... 464

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Automatic air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is on):
The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s side. At this time, operate the
passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter individual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on is off):
The temperature for the driver’s and passenger’s side can be adjusted
separately.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
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■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press “∧”on to increase the fan speed and “ ∨” to decrease
the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press “ ∧”or “∨ ”on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting and
humidity.
Adjust the temperature setting.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time is pressed.
■
Micro dust and pollen filter mode
Operates micro dust and pollen
filter mode on/off.
Outside air mode switches to
recirculated air mode. Pollen is
removed from the air and the air
flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approxi-
mately 3 minutes.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the
recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
again when the windshield
is defogged.
Other functions

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■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a
period of time.

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■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knobs to open or
close the vents.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent for rear seat
occupants.
Air outlets
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Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
■Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
● Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Adjust the temperature setting
● Turn off Eco drive mode ( →P. 206)
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
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 or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is in ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
● In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
● The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned
off.
■ When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when the is
pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● 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 immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.