2017 TOYOTA RAV4 fuel consumption

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 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 engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key system)
● 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 “A/C” button is
pressed.

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DisplayDynamic radar cruise
control................................. 261
Fuel consumption information............................ 94
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 257
Multi-information display ......... 88
Trip information ....................... 94
Warning message ................. 625
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 549
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 110
Back door.............................. 113
Door glasses ......................... 156
Door lock....................... 107, 113
Open door warning buzzer ... 131
Open door warning message ............................. 627
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Side doors............................. 107
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 616
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 144
Driving ...................................... 166 Break-in tips .......................... 167
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 167
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 205
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 314
Driving position memory ........ 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 308 Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning message................. 626
Eco drive mode........................ 205
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 308 Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Electronic key ............................ 98 Battery-saving function ......... 131
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 656
Replacing the battery............ 585
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 615
If a warning light turns on .............................. 615
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 625
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 656
If the engine will not start ...... 654
If the vehicle has
discharged battery.............. 658
If you have a flat tire ............. 641
If you lose your keys ............. 100
If you think something is wrong ................................. 613
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 665
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 605
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 607
If your vehicle overheats....... 662
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 539
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 676
Front turn signal lights ........... 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 676
Fuel ........................................... 670
Capacity ................................ 670
Fuel gauge .............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 614
Information ............................ 677
Refueling............................... 229
Type ...................................... 670
Warning light/ message ..................... 616, 634
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 94
Fuel filler door.......................... 229 Refueling............................... 229
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 614
Fuses ........................................ 588
Garage door opener ................ 523
Gauges ....................................... 84
Glove box ................................. 505
Grocery bag hooks .................. 508 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 379, 441
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 213 Automatic High Beam ........... 217
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 592
Wattage ................................ 676
Heated steering wheel ............ 499
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 484
Heated steering wheel .......... 500
Seat heaters ......................... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 486, 493
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 601
Hill-start assist control ........... 307
Hood ......................................... 551
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 508
Coat hooks ........................... 521
Grocery bag hooks ............... 508
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.