2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV seats

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6-1. Using the air conditi oning system and defogger
Interior features
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool ai r is ready to flow immediately after the “AUTO” switch is
pressed.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humid- ity sensor detects fog on the windshield
and controls the air conditioning system
to prevent fog.
This feature is used to prevent ice
from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the system
on/off.
The indicator come s on when the sys-
tem is on.
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer:
The windshield wiper de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with Heated Windshield
Defroster:
 The Heated Windshield
Defroster will automatically turn
off in 4 minutes.
 The Heated Windshield
Defroster will not operate if the
outside temperat ure is 5°C
(41°F) or higher.
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated Windshield Defroster
switch
This function automatically controls
the air conditioning airflow so that
priority is given to the front seats.
When the front passenger seat is
not occupied, airflow may switch to
only the driver’s seat. Unnecessary
air conditioning is suppressed, con -
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)/Heated Wind -
shield Defroster (if
equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
●Vehicles with windshield wiper
deicer: Do not touc h the glass at lower part of the windshield or to
the side of the front pillars when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
●Vehicles with Heated Windshield
Defroster: Do not touch the wind - shield (especially the lower part) as
the surfaces can become very hot
when the Heated Windshield Defroster is on.
Front seat concentrated air -
flow mode (S-FLOW)
A
B

4586-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in t he following situ-
ations.
 No passengers are detected in
the rear seats
 The windshield defogger is not
operating
While operating, illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat conc entrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via swi tch operation.
When the mode has been switched
manually, automati c airflow control
stops operating.
Press the on the air condition -
ing operation panel and switch the
airflow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow to
the front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow con -
trol
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to seats without passengers immediately
after the hybrid syst em is started and
at other times depending on the out -
side temperature.
●After the hybrid system is started, if
passengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system can - not accurately detec t the presence of
passengers and au tomatic airflow
control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched
to directing airflow to only the front
seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it may automatically di rect airflow to all
seats.
■To return to automatic airflow con -
trol
1 With the indicator off, turn the power switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the power switch to ON.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the selected
air flow mode.
Air outlet layout and opera -
tions

4626-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/Front seat heat-
ers*/Front seat heaters
and ventilators*/Rear
seat heaters
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters
Warm up the fr ont seat uphol-
stery
 Front seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pull -
ing air through the Front seat
upholstery
 Rear seat heaters
Warm up the rear seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the
following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the p hysically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■To prevent causes of overheat - ing and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket
or cushion when using the seat
heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than
necessary.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles,
nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis -
charge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel

4927-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle, such as on the floor, on the rear seats, in the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent, junction box or in
the luggage compartment. ( →P.98) Doing so may cause the DC/DC
Converter, electrical components,
etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any o f the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior
wet. ( →P.40) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not
function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger:Do not let the wir eless charger
( →P.479) get wet. Failure to do so
may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause
electric shock resu lting in death or
serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may
reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the fol lowing types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to paint ed surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub - stances such as benzene or gaso -
line, alkaline or a cidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alco -
hol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’ s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of
time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the
upholstery, as they may stick to the
leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water
comes into contact with electrical
components such as the audio sys - tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the
body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the
windshield (vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact
the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( →P.344)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
window
●Do not use a glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defog - ger heater wires. Use a cloth damp -
ened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
Type B
■Compact spare tire (if equipped)
■When towing a trailer: →P.308
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recomme nded tire inflation pressure and drive at speeds bel ow 100 km/h (62 mph).
■When all the seats are occupied
Make sure that the rear tires are inflated to 260 kPa (2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar, 38 psi).
Tire inflation pres-
sure (Recom -
mended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size18 × 7J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/55R19 101V
Tire inflation pres-
sure (Recom -
mended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Rear230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Wheel size19 × 7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT165/90D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres -
sure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size18 × 4T
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

654Alphabetical Index
light.............................................. 575
Front position lights
Light switch ................................ 332
Replacing light bulbs .................. 548
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) .......................... 457
Front seat heaters ........................ 462
Front seats .................................... 270
Adjustment ................................. 270
Cleaning ..................................... 491
Correct driving posture................. 33
Driving position memory ............ 273
Head restraints........ ................... 276
Memory recall function ............... 274
Seat heaters............................... 462
Seat position memory ................ 273
Seat ventilators .......................... 462
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 548
Turn signal lever ........................ 325
Wattage...................................... 626
Fuel
Capacity ................ ..................... 620
Fuel gauge ................................. 174
Gas station information .............. 664
Information ................................. 627
Refueling .................................... 342
Type ........................................... 620
Warning light .............................. 575
Fuel consumption information
Average fuel consumption ......... 198
Current fuel consumption ........... 198
Fuel filler door .............................. 343
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 603
Opener ....................................... 343
Refueling .................................... 342
Fuel gauge .................................... 174
Fuses ............................................. 545
G
Gas station information ...............664
Gauges...........................................174
Glove box ......................................469
GPF (Gasoline Part iculate Filter)
system ........... ..............................437
H
Headlight cleaner ..........................338
Headlights .....................................332
Automatic headlight leveling ...... 333
Automatic High Beam (AHB)...... 334
Extended Headlight Lighting system
.................................................333
Light switch ................................332
Replacing light bulbs ..................548
Head restraints..............................276
Head-up display ............................ 191
Heated steering wheel ..................462
Heated Windshield Defroster.......457
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system
.................................................452
Heated steering wheel ...............462
Hybrid battery (traction battery).. 128
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 454
Seat heaters ............................... 462
High coolant temperature warning
light ..............................................569
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs ..................548
High voltage components .............. 94
Hill-start assist control ................. 438
Hood............................................... 498
Warning message ...................... 578
Hooks
Cargo hooks ............. .................. 472
Coat hooks ................................. 484
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .......... 32
Horn ............................................... 278

659Alphabetical Index
Inside rear view mirror ............... 279
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 289
Rear window defogger ................. 454
Rear window wiper ....................... 340
Refueling ....................................... 342
Capacity ................ ..................... 620
Fuel types .................................. 620
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 603
Opening the fuel tank cap .......... 342
Regenerative braking ..................... 90
Remote Air Conditioning System 460
Replacing
Electronic key battery................. 543
Fuses ......................................... 545
Light bulbs.................................. 548
Tires ........................................... 593
Wiper insert ................................ 539
Road accident caution s ................. 96
Road Sign Assist .......................... 372
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............... 372
S
Seat belt reminder light........ 575, 576
Seat belts ........................................ 35
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder
anchor height ............................. 37
Child restraint syst em installation 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat
belt ........................................... 491
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
................................................... 37
How to wear your seat belt .......... 36
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt
use ............................................. 35
Reminder light and buzzer . 575, 576
Seat belt pretensioners ................ 37
SRS warning light ...................... 570
Seat heaters .................................. 462
Seat position memory ..................273
Seats
Adjustment precautions...... 270, 271
Adjustment ......................... 270, 271
Armrest......... .............................. 484
Cleaning .....................................491
Driving position memory.............273
Folding down the rear seatbacks272
Head restraint.............................276
Properly sitting in the seat ............ 33
Seat heaters ............................... 462
Seat position memory ................273
Seat ventilators ..........................462
Seat ventilators .............................462
Secondary Collision Brake ..........439
Sensor
Automatic headlig ht system .......332
Automatic High Be am system ....334
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........... 408
Digital Rear-view Mirror.............. 283
Front camera ..............................344
Humidity sensor ......................... 459
Inside rear view mirror................279
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor .... 79
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..........362
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)............ 408
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ..........................414
Radar sensor..............................344
Rain-sensing windshield wipers . 339
RCTA .........................................408
Tilt sensor..................................... 79
Toyota parking assi st-sensor ..... 414
Toyota Safety Sense ..................344
Service plug .................................... 94
Shift lever ......................................321
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P ......................................323
Shift lock system ..........................323
Side airbags .................................... 39