2017 TOYOTA RAV4 air conditioning

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Audio system
■Microphone
→P. 442
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” is set on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( →P. 402)
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• They are spoken too quickly.
• They are spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this system
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However,
the system cannot recognize ev ery variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possibl e to omit the command for the proce-
dure and directly state the desired operation.
Not all voice commands are displayed in the shortcut menu.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
Casual speech recognization
CommandExpression examples
“Call
”Get me .
I need to call at right away.
“Dial ”Please dial the number <3334445555>.
Ring <3334445555>.

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................ 484
Automatic air conditioning system ... 490
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 499
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 501• Interior lights ................. 502
• Personal lights .............. 502
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 504• Glove box...................... 505
• Console box .................. 505
• Cup holders .................. 506
• Bottle holders ................ 507
• Auxiliary box ................. 507
Luggage compartment features ........................... 508
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 519 • Sun visors .................... 519
• Vanity mirrors ............... 519
• Power outlets ................ 520
• Armrest ......................... 521
• Coat hooks.................... 521
• Assist grips .................. 522
Garage door opener.......... 523
Compass ........................... 530

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Manual air conditioning system∗
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclock-
wise (cool).
If the “A/C” button is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
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Adjusting the fan speed setting
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
∗: If equipped
Control panel

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Interior features
■Changing the air flow mode
Turn the air outlet selector dial
to change the airflow mode.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
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 operates.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Turn the air outlet selector dial to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if recir-
culated air mode is used.
Adjust the fan speed and temperature setting.( →P. 484)
If the dehumidification function is not operating, press the “A/C” but-
ton to operate the dehumi dification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
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■Defogging the rear window and out side rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
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.
Turns 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.
Air outlets

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Interior features
■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.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
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■Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled to prioritize fuel
efficiency by regulating the engine speed and compressor operation to
restrict the heating/cooling capacity.
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Adjust the temperature setting
● Turn off Eco drive mode ( →P. 205)
■ 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.
■ 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 effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■ When the outside temperature is low (vehicles with the “A/C” button)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C” button 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.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 583

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Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not set the air outlet selection dial to 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.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.